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Mayors' Ride Bios - OraSue Mckinnon
Which Relay link do you want to ride?
Washington, DC to Pittsburgh
How you found us :
This event was described in the newsletter of the Bike Club of
Philadelphia( BCP) of which I am a member.
Why you want to do this ride:
To support the Greenway, for the fun of it, and as a part of my
ongoing training regimen.
Your touring experience:
I restarted my adult bicycle riding in 1996 with the 250mile, 3day,
Philadelphia to DC AIDs Ride. Since then I have done numerous supported
and unsupported mufti-day rides as well as single day club
and charity rides. Last year, for example, I participated in a 6 day,
400 mile unsupported ride around the Outer Banks of North Carolina
with 11 friends from 2 local bike clubs. This year, 7 women from that
group are planning an unsupported 3 week tour in Ireland. I can
provide many more examples , if needed.
Tell us about your bike
I have two, a Cannondale, WSD, Sport Touring, R800c and a TREK Hybrid,
520.
Describe your training regimen:
During riding season, I do 4 rides with 2 different bike clubs during
the mid-week, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Friday. Rides range from 25 miles
to 50 miles and cover varied terrain. Speed , hill and endurance
training. Additionally, at least 3 weekends a month, I will do a 50
plus mile ride and generally do one more ride a week, usually
averaging 5 to 6 days riding per week. I do weight training at the
gym 3 times a week during riding season and add cardio during the
winter.I also xc ski during the winter, this year I have been able to
go on 3 week- long ski trips and multiple one or two day ski outings.
I also use a stationary trainer at home and go to spinning classes
during the winter at the gym.
How many miles do your ride a year:
It varies, but around 3000-5000.
How are you making time for this:
I'm retired, so the time is not a problem.
How many miles do you plan to ride in 2003:
Around 5000.
What are your fears about doing this ride:
It's fairly early in the season and the weather this winter has not
permitted much outdoor biking so I am somewhat concerned about hills,
but I'll make that a particular focus in training.
Do you have any special skills:
I can be a great motivator, but no mechanical or other bike specific
skills.
Do you have any helpful friends for us:
Not at this time as I haven't discussed this ride with others in
detail yet. Maybe later.
What other activities do you do:
xc skiing,kayaking,reading
Your age- 57
You occupation:
Retired from Cigna Corporation. I was a Manager/Director in the
Property/Casualty company
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