2007 King of the Mountains challenge

[scvroadie]

Since this is a group that loves to climb, who is up for the challenge this year.

Planet Ultra has a jersey that you can earn, to earn it you must ride in 3 events. They are as follows:

April 14, 2007 -- Mulholland Challenge: Riding in the Santa Monica mountains. Total distance is 109 miles with 10,500 feet of climbing.

May 5, 2007 -- Breathless Agony: Starts in Redlands, then climbs 4 passes until you top out on Onyx summit. Riders must complete the four pass option which is 114 miles with 12,000 feet of climbing.

May 26, 2007 -- Heartbreak Century: Climbs through Frazier Park, Apache Saddle, Lockwood Valley and Heartbreak Ridge. Distance is 100 miles with 8,000 plus feet of climbing.

3 Different Days, Total mileage approx 325 miles, total climbing 30,800 + feet.

Who is in?

[blue_nose]

I am definitely in for these events this coming year. These are my top priority events for this year and I am actually training to ride these. Although they are not “races”, they are all timed events and are a bit more competitive than your typical century.

One thing to keep in mind, Breathless Agony has a small rider limit, so if you are interested in KOM you need to register early. I believe registration opens up in January.

[Extort]

I am going to do this event, but not for time...

Mulholland Double (http://www.planetultra.com/mulholland/index.html) - 202 miles, 16,500 in elevation gain

Breathless Agony (http://www.cyclingpros.com/onyx.htm) - 114 miles, 12,000 in elevation gain
Registration will open Monday, January 8, 2007 8:00 A.M.

Heartbreak Double (http://www.planetultra.com/heartbreak/index.html) - 202 miles, 15,500 in elevation gain

because I want to be included in this list (http://www.planetultra.com/KOM/Results/2006%20Results.htm):
Riders who completed the Mulholland Double Century, Breathless Agony and Heartbreak Double Century:
Baker Wade, 52
Carroll Jay, 53
Gustafson Andrew, 65
Ignacio Francis, 39
Martinez Tony, 46
Murphy William, 54
Sittard Travis, 35
Vargas George, 41

[OC Roadie]

I was hoping to get a good BF team together to ride and comepete for a place in the top 10 of the KOM series. The So Cal USCF race calendar just came out last week, and there's too many big races that conflict with the KOM dates :( I wish some of the ride organizers like Planet Ultra would offer some of their rides as sanctioned races as well as fun rides. Everest Challenge is run that way, and it seems to work well, and draw both crowds. I've read the rumors that Planet Ultra is taking over EC next year, maybe that could be the start of more ride/race formats?

[blue_nose]

I am going to do this event, but not for time...

Mulholland Double (http://www.planetultra.com/mulholland/index.html) - 202 miles, 16,500 in elevation gain


That is one tough ride. The Mullholland Century itself is a difficult ride, but to double it up, that is one hard day in the saddle.

[merider1]

I'd consider it, but not the double-double-protein-style Extort is cooking up. :eek: That takes serious...well...anyway, I would like to be but a mere KOM achiever. Of coure, I also want Triple Crown. Can I do both in a year?:p

[scvroadie]

I would like to be KOM achiever. Of coure, I also want Triple Crown. Can I do both in a year?:p

Of course you can....... :)

If this old Clydesdale can do it, you can. :D

[big john]

Did it last year, might do it again, though I said I would not do BA again.

[jschen]

I definitely want another shot at BA. As for the other rides, I'd love to do them, but I probably won't manage to squeeze them in. But if time permits, we'll see...

[Extort]

I'd consider it, but not the double-double-protein-style Extort is cooking up. :eek: That takes serious...well...anyway, I would like to be but a mere KOM achiever. Of coure, I also want Triple Crown. Can I do both in a year?:p

You chase me around on the forums, and you have the ability to chase me around off the forums....
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o56/harry570/IMG_0055.jpg

and remember that if you accomplish these two doubles, then you only need one more for the TC... ;)

[merider1]

You chase me around on the forums, and you have the ability to chase me around off the forums....


and remember that if you accomplish these two doubles, then you only need one more for the TC... ;)
:love: :lol: :beer: To hell with the TC, I want to know what I get to do when I catch you off the forums...:D

[maximan1]

Breathless Agony
I do not like the name of that ride :D

[tprevost]

You chase me around on the forums, and you have the ability to chase me around off the forums....
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o56/harry570/IMG_0055.jpg

and remember that if you accomplish these two doubles, then you only need one more for the TC... ;)


btw M.E., you owe VMC $$$ for that picture... it was taken just for you ;)

[big john]

I do not like the name of that ride :D
I'd call it "Nausea Agony".

[caligurl]

I do not like the name of that ride :D

the BA ride's mascot is "death"! lol! and yes... he's seen at least twice along the road!

[ronjon10]

O...M....G....

Maybe if I put helium in my tires, and my camelback, and my panniers, and my frame, and....

I'd like to do the Breathless Agony in 2008 actually, I just like the name.

[merider1]

btw M.E., you owe VMC $$$ for that picture... it was taken just for you ;)
I'll buy VMC a drink this Saturday for ALL of the great photos of Phil. The man can't take a bad picture and there are several that I found quite pleasing. :D Thank you, Wayne! :)

[Mo'Phat]

Wayne is quoted as saying that his camera automatically focuses directly on the crotch...and that it's NOT his fault.

[merider1]

Wayne is quoted as saying that his camera automatically focuses directly on the crotch...and that it's NOT his fault.
:roflmao: I want Wayne along to take photos on all of the future pie rides.

[jsigone]

pending if the dates conflict with my race schedule, I may be up for some of these rides.

[Blastinbob]

I did 2 of the 3 last year and was going to do all three next year, but I did some poor planning and booked our Med. cruise the last week in May. Mulholland is a definate yes.

[Sir-Lanceimnot]

Since this is a group that loves to climb, who is up for the challenge this year.

Planet Ultra has a jersey that you can earn, to earn it you must ride in 3 events. They are as follows:

April 14, 2007 -- Mulholland Challenge: Riding in the Santa Monica mountains. Total distance is 109 miles with 10,500 feet of climbing.

May 5, 2007 -- Breathless Agony: Starts in Redlands, then climbs 4 passes until you top out on Onyx summit. Riders must complete the four pass option which is 114 miles with 12,000 feet of climbing.

May 26, 2007 -- Heartbreak Century: Climbs through Frazier Park, Apache Saddle, Lockwood Valley and Heartbreak Ridge. Distance is 100 miles with 8,000 plus feet of climbing.

3 Different Days, Total mileage approx 325 miles, total climbing 30,800 + feet.

Who is in?


I did it last year and I hope to improve on it this comming year. So yes, I am in!

[jslopez]

Hey all,

I'm back in training month (after almost 2 months off the bike due to injury and my wedding - not related). And I need some cycling goals this year.

I was ready to chalk this up to just riding for the sake off but where's the fun in that.

All that being said who's doing KOM and where are your training rides at? I'm based in Culver city but am willing to drag myself (and my friend) to relatively close areas as I really need to work a lot the get back into the KOM mindset and form.


If there's a set forum or mailing list for this already please include me.

THANKS!!!

[VanceMac]

Training rides: the Santa Monica Mts are your best friend. I'm signed up for all three, even though I'm not big on organized rides -- I kind of like the idea of working for the KOM jersey. Keeps me motivated to do hill work.

[merider1]

I'm not in on this as I'm saving it for next year's challenge.

[wanderingwheel]

These rides are "only" 100 miles so I don't think you need to worry much about the distance, assuming of course that you can already comfortably complete a century. Instead I would (and am) spend my time improving my climbing. Do both long, sustained climbs like Baldy and shorter, power climbs like those in the Santa Monica Mountains. You're close, so go practice on parts of the Mulholland route.

My training rides now include Palomar, Newport Coast, and Como Street each week. Too bad we have to chose this year between the KOM and the Triple Crown Stage Race, but I think I will focus of the Stage Race.

[jpconrad]

I think one of the rides already has closed registration. What was it, Breathless Agony?

[Kar3368]

I think one of the rides already has closed registration. What was it, Breathless Agony?

Yep, the BA is sold out, BUT they have a waiting list if you want to get on that.

[big john]

Hey all,

I'm back in training month (after almost 2 months off the bike due to injury and my wedding - not related). And I need some cycling goals this year.

I was ready to chalk this up to just riding for the sake off but where's the fun in that.

All that being said who's doing KOM and where are your training rides at? I'm based in Culver city but am willing to drag myself (and my friend) to relatively close areas as I really need to work a lot the get back into the KOM mindset and form.


If there's a set forum or mailing list for this already please include me.

THANKS!!!Hey J.J. Good to hear you're back. I rode with Jaycee and his friend a couple weeks back. see ya

[roadfix]

Hey, welcome back, JJ!.....good to hear your injury is not wedding related. And congratulations! :)

[jpconrad]

Yep, the BA is sold out, BUT they have a waiting list if you want to get on that.

Shhh... I can't do it, it's sold out. ;)

[Kar3368]

Shhh... I can't do it, it's sold out. ;)

I am sure there will be Plenty of people selling their spots, You can even buy my spot when I wake up and realize what the heck I signed up for :) :)
Are you doing Mullholland Challenge?

[merider1]

I am sure there will be Plenty of people selling their spots, You can even buy my spot when I wake up and realize what the heck I signed up for :) :)
Are you doing Mullholland Challenge?

Karen, you can so easily do KOM. You're a fast climber. And a pretty-in-pink one. ;) :D

[Kar3368]

Karen, you can so easily do KOM. You're a fast climber. And a pretty-in-pink one. ;) :D

Ah thanks! I really hope so, I got very discourged last weekend though. I did only 40 miles but close to 6000 ft of climbing, and I was having a tough time towards the end :(
Then the next day did 50 miles with 4000 ft and felt great...go fiqure..

[merider1]

Ah thanks! I really hope so, I got very discourged last weekend though. I did only 40 miles but close to 6000 ft of climbing, and I was having a tough time towards the end :(
Then the next day did 50 miles with 4000 ft and felt great...go fiqure..
6K feet of climbing in 40 miles is a tough ride, Karen! Don't be down about it at all...I'd be wiped at the end. AND you turned around and did another 4K the next day. Yup, you'll do fine on the KOM! ;) I'm glad I decided not to do it this year, though. Trying for Triple Crown is enough. I'm spacing my goals out or I'm going to burn out and be forced to take up ping-pong. Hey, I wonder if there is a ping-pong forum I can go corrupt? :p :D

[merider1]

OMG! I found it: http://tabletennis.about.com/mpboards.htm There really is a forum for everything. :D

[OC Roadie]

Hey, I wonder if there is a ping-pong forum I can go corrupt? :p :D
Yes (http://www.tabletennis.gr/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7260&PN=1)

Jinx- I owe you a Coke ;)

[merider1]

:eek: THERE ARE TWO OF THEM!!!!:roflmao: We should start a thread on unique forums. You know, to help those of us who desire something other than wheels and steel tubes to go get connected. :D

[merider1]

Jinx- I owe you a Coke ;)

Um...I think you forgot something. It should be "I owe you a rum and Coke." ;)

[Grumpy Pig]

Is it possible to get the Cream in just a topsheet and put it on a jap, or possibly a saviga sponge? Since chinese sponges on rubbers are seemingly infinitely unpredictable. I cant tell you how much I enjoy my Globe 999t on that 2.2 mm 40 deg saviga sponge. That just plays phenominal, and actually with that particular sponge I wouldnt hesitate using that Globe side on my forehand even. Eventhough all I read was that Globe 999t was a backhand only rubber.
What is this person babbling on about?

[merider1]

What is this person babbling on about?
Huh? Where did you get that post?

[Grumpy Pig]

Huh? Where did you get that post?
Table tennis forum.

[merider1]

Table tennis forum.
:lol: Come back, Frank, come back! I swear I'll call you Grumpy Pig if you do. Although, it would be kind of fun to have a thread where each of us finds a unique forum, posts the link and then provides the handle we'd go by if we joined it! :p :D (actually, I think I should be proposing this to FOO)

[big john]

I am sure there will be Plenty of people selling their spots, You can even buy my spot when I wake up and realize what the heck I signed up for :) :)
Are you doing Mullholland Challenge?
Karen, Santiago Cycling does not allow selling of entries. Christy is going and you can ride with her. You can always turn around on the big climb if you get too tired. The support is very good and all the other riders were friendly to me as they passed me. Be prepared for cold on the way back down.

[jslopez]

Yep, the BA is sold out, BUT they have a waiting list if you want to get on that.


Also you can do the worker's ride (like we did last year). Basically it's a week before the actual Breathless agony ride. You , along with whoever else signs up, ride with the organizer - Chuck Bramwell (aka the guy in the death suit) and do the exact route for scouting purposes. This is unsupported but there are a few places to refill. If you do the worker's ride you will have to help out during the actual BA.

The above mentioned ride is credited towards KOM.

[jslopez]

Hey J.J. Good to hear you're back. I rode with Jaycee and his friend a couple weeks back. see ya


Hey John!!!

Jaycee and crew have the doubles bug and I don't know if I can catch up with their level of fitness/endurance but KOM seems like a nice back up goal.

PM me you email address as I need to know what/when your training rides are.