13,000 ft. evevation gain, Climb to Kaiser
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Cyclist hide away
Posts: 723
Bikes: Beach crusier, Specialized FSR mt., retro Raleigh rebuild. Trek Madone 4.5, Schwinn steel frame Frankinstein. BMX rebuild, Specialized rock hopper,
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
13,000 ft. evevation gain, Climb to Kaiser
I'm going to do the Climb to Kaiser this year. Anybody done it ?? My bike is top of the line and geared with a compact set up. I'm fit and able to do the climb and the distance, problem is my butt get so dang sore on long rides. I'm looking at 10 hours in the saddle or more....Any one done this ride or have ANY secrets ????
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,543
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
6 Posts
I'm going to do the Climb to Kaiser this year. Anybody done it ?? My bike is top of the line and geared with a compact set up. I'm fit and able to do the climb and the distance, problem is my butt get so dang sore on long rides. I'm looking at 10 hours in the saddle or more....Any one done this ride or have ANY secrets ????
2) ride a 'bent.
I tried for years to do 1), and ended up doing 2).
SP
Bend, OR
#3
34x25 FTW!
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: NYC
Posts: 6,013
Bikes: Kona Jake, Scott CR1, Dahon SpeedPro
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Better shorts / bibs? Chamois Butt'r and/or Body Glide? (with reapplications) Practice?
Sounds like a wicked ride. I'm jealous of your opportunity!
Sounds like a wicked ride. I'm jealous of your opportunity!
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,941
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I'm going to do the Climb to Kaiser this year. Anybody done it ?? My bike is top of the line and geared with a compact set up. I'm fit and able to do the climb and the distance, problem is my butt get so dang sore on long rides. I'm looking at 10 hours in the saddle or more....Any one done this ride or have ANY secrets ????
__________________
Eric
2005 Trek 5.2 Madone, Red with Yellow Flames (Beauty)
199x Lemond Tourmalet, Yellow with fenders (Beast)
Read my cycling blog at https://riderx.info/blogs/riderx
Like climbing? Goto https://www.bicycleclimbs.com
Eric
2005 Trek 5.2 Madone, Red with Yellow Flames (Beauty)
199x Lemond Tourmalet, Yellow with fenders (Beast)
Read my cycling blog at https://riderx.info/blogs/riderx
Like climbing? Goto https://www.bicycleclimbs.com
#5
just another gosling
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Everett, WA
Posts: 19,501
Bikes: CoMo Speedster 2003, Trek 5200, CAAD 9, Fred 2004
Mentioned: 115 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3873 Post(s)
Liked 1,920 Times
in
1,369 Posts
After you have the perfect saddle, shorts, and lube, for you, more saddle time/week helps. Otherwise, get out of the saddle for 1 minute in every 10, by the clock, even on the flat. Even 30 seconds helps a lot. I try to get into a schedule where every so many minutes I'll do something: stand, drink, eat, etc. Keep my mind occupied and looking forward to something different happening. And then I don't forget to eat, drink, stand, etc.
#6
Spin Meister
Having done the ride twice, I think I can say with confidence that you'll be out of the saddle much of the time, at least on the way up. That should help. (During the ride, I've met people who wished they had triple. But if you're young and fit and used to riding 15% grades that grind on for half a mile or so, then except for butt pain, at least on the return, you should be fine.)
__________________
This post is a natural product. Slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and are in no way to be considered flaws or defects.
This post is a natural product. Slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and are in no way to be considered flaws or defects.