Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Route feasible for a clyde or not?

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Iamkar33m
07-05-08, 10:42 PM
I've mapped out the route from my place to my college campus on bikely. What do you guys figure? Is this feasible for a novice biker? I mean I will eventually build up endurance for the 23 mile trip, however will the hills kick my ass? (check out the elevation profile).

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/164129

chunkyd
07-05-08, 10:44 PM
It's all feasible.. :) I'd say take a day and test the route out see what you think and how you feel. Then go from there.
chunkyd
07-05-08, 10:45 PM
oh and Yes the hill will kick your Butt! but it'll get easier in time, go for it.

v1k1ng1001
07-05-08, 10:49 PM
Yeah, just commit to it. Your body will adjust to the ride quicker than you think, and that's a good thing.
mesasone
07-06-08, 01:56 AM
What's the worse possible scenario? You have to walk up a few hills for the first week maybe?
Tabor
07-06-08, 02:07 AM
Start off doing it once per week, then move up to twice, then three times. Once you are doing a 46 mile round trip three times a week you are a pro.
Iamkar33m
07-06-08, 10:36 AM
Well, I will be starting this route next quarter (Starting Fall quarter) that gives me a couple months to build up some endurance for longer rides. Thanks for your suggestions guys.
Stujoe
07-06-08, 06:28 PM
If I was you, I would ride it as much as possible before you start doing it for real. Once you are familiar with a route, it seems to get easier...at least for me. I tick off landmarks and way points mentally that get me onto the next one.
ken cummings
07-06-08, 06:57 PM
Your choice but I've been through that area several times with the Orange County Wheelmen and I prefer Brea Canyon road myself.
Iamkar33m
07-06-08, 07:03 PM
Your choice but I've been through that area several times with the Orange County Wheelmen and I prefer Brea Canyon road myself.

You mean the Brea Canyon Cutoff to Valley?
Iamkar33m
07-06-08, 07:10 PM
Here's the revised route as per Ken's suggestion. I think it's a bit shorter and less "hilly".

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/164566