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That Time I rode 100 miles @ 42.6 mph!

On Monday, October 5, 2020 I attempted to set a new World Record for Fastest 100 Miles By Bicycle (while drafting) at the Michigan International Speedway. My Dad drove the the lead vehicle (a minivan) and I road my bike behind him. We hit the 100 mile mark at 2:20:46 for an average speed of 42.6 mph!

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Jon Ornée turns in record open water swim, cycling ride after being hit by car.

Jon Ornée stood with both arms extended, basking in the beauty of the day and his stunning accomplishment.

In a four-day span, Ornée broke a World Ultra Cycling record and became the first person on record to swim from Pyramid Point to North Manitou Island near Glen Arbor.

It was much different than his feeling just months ago as he suffered major injuries, flying 30 feet through the air after being hit by a car on his bike.

But that made the accomplishment all the more impressive.

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IPHONE EX: 7 REASONS TO BREAK UP WITH YOUR DUMB PHONE

The iPhone turns 10 this year! Have you heard? While Apple celebrates with a phone that costs $1,000 I think it's an excellent opportunity to have a long, overdue chat with your smartphone: It's over. It's not you it's me. Well, actually, it's you. What's that? You want to talk about our issues. That's a great idea.

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