stealthbiker

Post the other day was asking about a "true century" - no stopping, no resting, etc. Well, I didn't do a full century but did a tough 65-70 mile loop. Lot's of climbing and some great descents. Wind was mostly a head wind - not sure how but this loop seems to be mostly into the wind.

Anyway, did not stop at all after the first couple of miles in town. Even after the big climb (1500 - 1600 altitude - 3.5 miles) I didn't stop before heading up the next two big hills. Normally we make a couple of stops to regroup at the top of the first climb and once more later in the route.

The verdict? Makes the ride tougher. Maybe because my speed was a little more, maybe the weather was warmer, but definitely felt this ride more than the last time I did it two weeks ago. Should be interesting next week!

sunninho

Where was this and how many were you?

stealthbiker

Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. If you know the area the climb is from Vesuvius to the Blue Ridge Parkway on Hwy 56 and then home on the BRP. Group rides are usually about 4-5 people so drafting isn't a big factor for much of the ride - it's too hilly for effective draft.

berny

Now back in the day we rode the ton with one leg, blindfolded up the climbs, never stopping, not even when we got home and you tell the young folk today and they don't believe yu.