Originally Posted by
geekonabike
I can ride an out and back that summits at the local ski resort which includes about 3500 feet of climbing and I think the highest point is 6000ft or so. Round trip to my house is about 45 miles for that one. If nothing else, i should be able to ride that twice in one day as a good training ride, right?
Here's a link to the climb to the ski resort:
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united...oise/479017851
That sounds like what I'd be thinking of doing in your shoes. That looks like a great climb you have on your doorstep. Maybe you can repeat 2 or 3 (!) times on the 17mile climb?