Originally Posted by DanteB
in the last three years I've done 14 doubles and 2 triples. I'm 6', 230# and 55 years old.
The most climbing I've done on a double was the Heartbreak Double last year with 16,600'. I did the Grand Tour Highland Triple last year, it had 11,500' of climbing. The triple took me 20 hours on the bike and 22 hours overall.
You, my man, are my inspiration! That is some awesome long distance cycling. I hope that I can be all Legs n' Lungs when I hit 55. Thanks for the advice on the rest stops and nutrition. I'm going to have to get that part of it down for sure... I'd hate to get sick to the stomach while riding. I'm glad that I don't have the amount climbing on this ride as you had on your double and triple.
Route Statistics
* Total distance (miles) 202.25
* Uphill distance (miles) 30.87
* Uphill altitude (feet) 1,951
* Maximum altitude (feet) 463
I'm still not enthused about the 30.87 miles of uphill. I know one of the hills is a monster and I should hit that at about the 45 mile mark.