As I enter the month of December I needed 320 miles to get to 4,000 miles.. I felt confident I would get to 4,000 miles.. But I was looking at alot of work and I had to stay focus.. As we all know December is a cold month.. There was plenty of time I could of talked myself out of a ride.. Most of the time its not the tempeture that gets you.. Its the wind.. It doesn't matter how many layers I wear.. When the wind can gust up to 20-25 miles it can make it alot colder.. temps that just eats at you.. The 1st weekend I did over 100 miles putting me in good position.. the 2nd week I did 71 miles putting me less than 150 miles.. the 3rd week I did only 40 miles.. As of December 18th I only needed 109 miles and looking good.. But 2 things happenned.. I could fell myself getting sick and it was rainning alot more.. especially when I could ride.. plus the shortest days with the least amout of sunshine.. so 6 days latter I still haven't been on the bike.. So I knew in order for me to get to 4,000 miles.. I needed to go to the docter so on December 24th early in the morning I went to Urgent Care.. So I could get the medicine I needed to feel better.. I also thought doing over 100 miles in the final week would be only fitting.. On Christmas Day.. still not feeling good I went out for a 21 mile bike ride.. the next day.. My neighbors Ray, Mike, and I did a 21 mile ride.. Its always great to ride with friends.. After these rides I only needed 68 miles.. On Thursday I was able to get a solo 15 mile ride.. Then Friday I got a solo 19 mile ride.. this ride was a fast pace ride.. I hit a rythem early and never let up.. I only wanted to do 15 miles.. but I stayed out for a extra 4 miles.. even though it was dark.. I was starting to feel alot better.. So here we are.. On Saturday, December 31st needing 33 miles for 4,000 miles for the year.. My friend Scott called me 2 weeks earlier saying he wanted to be with me when I pass 4,000mi.. So we met at Jim's house at 11am.. The weather was awesome.. around 60 degrees and sunny.. Scott says to Jim and I he had a surprise for us.. so when we hit 4,000mi. we pull over.. Couldn't help me think what is Scott up to.. alittle more than 2 hours later.. we hit 4,000 miles.. we pulled over for alittle high five.. when Scott pulled out a bottle of champange and glasses.. we had a toast to health, family, and friends.. What a great idea Scott had.. We finished with 48 miles.. putting me at 4,015 miles for the year 2011.. Not only did I pass 4,000 miles.. I finished with 125 miles for the week and 334 miles for the month.. What a phenomenal year for cycling.. Back in January I would of been happy passing 3,000 miles.. When I looked at a map.. 4,015 miles is like getting in my car in Waxhaw, NC.. and driving to Alaska.. thats along ways.. who knows whats in store for 2012.. Today I turn 51 years old.. And I've been blessed with a great gift.. and thats my health.. God bless America.. I like to wish everyone a blessed 2012.. Be Safe..
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