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2014 Solvang Century jersey
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Solvang Century 2014 overview map
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Yeah, I know I'm slow, but I'm burnin' calories!
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Route map in the registration area
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Yep, she is running the show. And doing a great job.
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Getting ready to start
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Starting the ride in about the 3 rd group off, around 6:45 am
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1st water stop at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto. Bummer, not open yet...
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These guys drink too much Starbucks before the ride.
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Re-fueled and ready to ride on!
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Great feeling!
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Santa Maria airport water stop, 40 miles to go.
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Foxen Canyon water stop. The long Foxen Canyon climb starts now, from 75 mile mark to 85 mile mark.
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Heading off to the Foxen Canyon turn.
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Last water stop at Fess Parker Winery.
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Solvang Century paid photo
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Solvang Century paid photo
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Personal best.... I finished!
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My post ride motto
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Good to get out of riding shoes! My paws like their FiveFingers!
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Me and Randy Ice, the amazing guy that has made this ride happen for over 20 years.
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Me and Randy Ice
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Food and beer line after the finish.
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Wonder if hotel charges bike valet fee.
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Protein fix post ride bbq.
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There were a lot of tough chiks riding this day, and many powered past me.
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Two of the hundreds of volunteers make the Solvang Century 2014 happen.
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Cooling the gams post ride.
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Father and son team bring it home.