I am happy to say that the rains held off and I was able to complete the ride in 7 hours and fifty minutes. The first 60 plus kilometers to Squamish took me 3 hours and 5 minutes. The next slightly less than 60 kilometers took 4 hours and 45 minutes. It's not hard to tell which segment had the most hills. I had hoped to break 8 hours but I was really unsure how slow I would be with all those hills. It's hard to believe but I actually finished ahead of 40 people who had recorded times.
Unfortunately I have been unable to register for next year yet since they have made a decision not to allow recumbents next year for some reason I have yet to fathom. I am hoping that they will reconsider since I want to see if I can improve on this year's time.
About Me
- Doug Querns
- I am a stroke survivor who has weakness on the left side. I started cycling in July 2008 to improve my leg function. In July, 2009 I cycled 800 kilometers in 7 days in the Kootenays. I am attempting to change the international cycling rules to enable disabled athletes to use recumbent tricycles. At the moment, I am trying to find that elusive balance between eating, working and exercising.
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