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09-27-09, 08:59 PM
In prep for Foxy's, I'm going to ride some of the local hills, and some rollers. I also want to try them out with my new compact crankset!
For those of you interested, the hills are: Iron Point, Beatty, Wilson, Serrano 1 & 2. Iron Point hits 10%, but mostly 9. Beatty hits 16% and there's a 12% false flat (you have to see it to believe it), Wilson hits 12%, both Serrano climbs hit 9%.
So 5 of them, and some base miles. Around 80 miles, 4000 feet or so. All of the hills are somewhat on the steep side, but none are real long. We'll regroup at the top of each hill and at key turns.
I'm not planning on riding particularly fast, I'm trying to find a good pace for me for Foxy's.
Starting at 8:15 at the parking lot just outside Hagan Park in Rancho Cordova. Or we can pick you up anywhere en route.
There are a LOT of bailouts on this ride. One after each hill. Just turn North and head to Green Valley to head back or meet up with the rest of the group when we get there. The last hill can be skipped by just waiting until we climb up and then descend back down.
Pending how we feel, the Loomis Loop can be added. It's about a 25 mile addition with rollers. No significant climbs.
ARBT to and from the start/end points of this ride. Here's the 5 hills part, without the Loomis Loop and without the ARBT parts. http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ca/folsom/767125410224739547
Bring snacks, money for a lunch break, 2 water bottles should be enough.
Weather forecast is currently mid 80's and sunny. Steady rain will cancel, but I'm going to ride if it's sprinkling. Though I might need to get some SKB Raceblades for the bike.
Anyone interested?
For those of you interested, the hills are: Iron Point, Beatty, Wilson, Serrano 1 & 2. Iron Point hits 10%, but mostly 9. Beatty hits 16% and there's a 12% false flat (you have to see it to believe it), Wilson hits 12%, both Serrano climbs hit 9%.
So 5 of them, and some base miles. Around 80 miles, 4000 feet or so. All of the hills are somewhat on the steep side, but none are real long. We'll regroup at the top of each hill and at key turns.
I'm not planning on riding particularly fast, I'm trying to find a good pace for me for Foxy's.
Starting at 8:15 at the parking lot just outside Hagan Park in Rancho Cordova. Or we can pick you up anywhere en route.
There are a LOT of bailouts on this ride. One after each hill. Just turn North and head to Green Valley to head back or meet up with the rest of the group when we get there. The last hill can be skipped by just waiting until we climb up and then descend back down.
Pending how we feel, the Loomis Loop can be added. It's about a 25 mile addition with rollers. No significant climbs.
ARBT to and from the start/end points of this ride. Here's the 5 hills part, without the Loomis Loop and without the ARBT parts. http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ca/folsom/767125410224739547
Bring snacks, money for a lunch break, 2 water bottles should be enough.
Weather forecast is currently mid 80's and sunny. Steady rain will cancel, but I'm going to ride if it's sprinkling. Though I might need to get some SKB Raceblades for the bike.
Anyone interested?