Clydes can Climb
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Clydes can Climb
Wish I had some routes like some of you guys in the mountain regions have but I'll have to make do with what I have in my area. This is a ride that I really like as it has a lot of hills with a good grade, love to feel the legs work and the chest burn. Anyone in the GTA area of Ontario should give this ride a try very quiet roads and great country side to look at while riding.
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/7984565
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/7984565
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Wish I had some routes like some of you guys in the mountain regions have but I'll have to make do with what I have in my area. This is a ride that I really like as it has a lot of hills with a good grade, love to feel the legs work and the chest burn. Anyone in the GTA area of Ontario should give this ride a try very quiet roads and great country side to look at while riding.
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/7984565
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/7984565
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That's ride time could have been quicker but had brother in-law with me and it was the longest and most climbing he ever did, plus the wind was relentless blowing over 30km/h with gust of I don't know. My brother in-law was wiped at the end but it made him realize how the hard work will make you stronger and has improved a lot since then, he never had to work that hard before. He's usally not a wheel sucker but he didn't venture to far away from my wheel for the last 40k of that ride...lol I kid with him as I have a good 70lbs on his skinny butt.
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Which Garmin computer did you use to compile those numbers? That seems like a pretty sweet investment
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I have the 705 and actually on this ride my cadance kept cutting in and out but ended up being a loose battery cover, I now check it every time I ride.
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a skinny buddy invited me over a couple Saturdays ago for a casual ride and took me out on this little jewel.... made me rethink my decision to go with 52/39 (really could have used my previous compact on the ones above 10% grade). That said, climbing is an enjoyable challenge.. especially after it's over!
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My last century back in June! My best time on the ride is 7:40 total for the timed event and 7:12 ride time. 100 miles 10,000 ft.
This pic is about 75 miles into the ride. After the 8400 ft highpoint. And after all the "what the heck am I doing up here?" feeling have gone away!..Like you guys say, it's very satisfying "AFTER" it's over!
This pic is about 75 miles into the ride. After the 8400 ft highpoint. And after all the "what the heck am I doing up here?" feeling have gone away!..Like you guys say, it's very satisfying "AFTER" it's over!
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