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TOSRV 2008 Wrap-Up TOSRV Route Frequent readers of this blog know that for most of this year, I've been training for the 47th Tour of the Scioto River Valley (TOSRV). There were about 2500 cyclists for this ride, which covers the 105 miles between Columbus and Portsmouth, Ohio and back (210 total). This was my third and perhaps my strongest TOSRV. Though the first one I might have had faster days, I don't think I was as consistent throughout the ride. I think the preparation, particularly the long. Making the Band 4 the Tour.

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Fan Marketing tickets, 3:19 p.m. PT: Whenever I feel like blogging (like today), I have a ton of other stuff to do (like today). When I have free time to blog, I don't feel like blogging. For instance, I feel like blogging some more, but I have to finish a book review (due tomorrow), do some heavy lifting on my book proposal, and I just finished a telephone interview with Essence magazine. I don't think I can mention what the story's about yet, and I'm not certain my quotes will make the cut. I?ll.let you know! Anyw.