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cantdrv55

04-15-07, 12:24 PM

I just did a 19 mile loop with about 2000' of climbing and I am beat. I was on the granny gear at the steepest, longest part and was down to 5 mph. I thought I was ready for Diablo but after today, I think I'll do the 19 mile loop a few more times. Then, I'll climb Cummings Skyway from Hwy 80 a few times. When I can do that out of my granny gear, I think I'll be ready for Devil's Mountain.

How much training did you do before climbing it?

Swampy1970

04-15-07, 01:51 PM

Just go out there and try it. If you end up to the point where you can pedal no more... stop and take in the view for 5 minutes before jumping back on and trying again. It's all part of the fun :)