Breathless Agony Preview March 25th
01-09-07 | 03:27 AM
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Breathless Agony Preview March 25th
I know it is a little ways out but let's get the buzz going on this one.
Sunday March 25, 2007 we will preview the Breathless Agony Century course. It is 112 miles and 12,000 feet of climbing. The tough part is you climb 11,000 feet in the first 75 miles. Yes there is 1,000 feet of gain in the last 40 miles. Once you hit Onyx Summit at 8443 feet "it's all downhill from there". The first pass is on a dirt road, Jack Rabbit Trail, then the second pass is Oak Glen. There is a descent after the first two climbs. But then next two passes, Angelus Oaks and Onyx Summit really hurt because they go up and up-- no downhill in between the climbs. The climb up to Onyx Summit from Rest Stop #2 is almost 30 miles of continous climbing.
2006 Results
Ok so who wants to do some serious climbing? Want to see the elevation graph?
SAGgers
Mandy
Riders
Vireo
Brandy
jschen
Tak962
Pico
Blue nose
Madmike
Maybers
Grumpy Pig
Sunday March 25, 2007 we will preview the Breathless Agony Century course. It is 112 miles and 12,000 feet of climbing. The tough part is you climb 11,000 feet in the first 75 miles. Yes there is 1,000 feet of gain in the last 40 miles. Once you hit Onyx Summit at 8443 feet "it's all downhill from there". The first pass is on a dirt road, Jack Rabbit Trail, then the second pass is Oak Glen. There is a descent after the first two climbs. But then next two passes, Angelus Oaks and Onyx Summit really hurt because they go up and up-- no downhill in between the climbs. The climb up to Onyx Summit from Rest Stop #2 is almost 30 miles of continous climbing.
2006 Results
Ok so who wants to do some serious climbing? Want to see the elevation graph?
SAGgers
Mandy
Riders
Vireo
Brandy
jschen
Tak962
Pico
Blue nose
Madmike
Maybers
Grumpy Pig
Last edited by Vireo; 01-11-07 at 02:52 AM.
01-09-07 | 03:32 AM
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i'm going to have to start prepping for a short season with a goal of a top ten or so at san luis rey, so i'll probably be up for some good climbing in the next couple of months. once my cold times out, i'll get on the bike and hopefully eventually start doing the group ride thing with you guys again.
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01-09-07 | 03:43 AM
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I'm in!
I wanted to mention that we will have SAG support for this ride too! Thanks to Mandy for volunteering (or maybe being bribed...lol) to SAG this one.
I wanted to mention that we will have SAG support for this ride too! Thanks to Mandy for volunteering (or maybe being bribed...lol) to SAG this one.
01-09-07 | 10:07 AM
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No start time yet...sunrise/sunset on that day is 0546 1804. I want a head start though! 
01-09-07 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by magicant
I'd be up for the challenge, but not 6 days before the Solvang Double.
<~~~not entirely sure she can do it at all...but willing to give it a shot.
01-09-07 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Brandy
Oh come on Joel, if I can do it you can too. <~~~not entirely sure she can do it at all...but willing to give it a shot.
<~~~not entirely sure she can do it at all...but willing to give it a shot.
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01-09-07 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by magicant
You're doing this AND the Solvang Double? I was thinking I'd need a light week before the double. I'll think about it. You know how easily my arm is twisted.
Solvang is a definite possibility for me, I haven't finalized my decision on which doubles I'm doing.
01-09-07 | 10:15 AM
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Oh...and it's Mandy's birthday a few days later, so post-ride meal must include birthday cake!!
01-09-07 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Brandy
No start time yet...sunrise/sunset on that day is 0546 1804. I want a head start though!
01-09-07 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Indolent58
That's not enough daylight. You are all crackers!
01-09-07 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Brandy
Maybe we can take the train home.
01-09-07 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Indolent58
I believe the train is called "Two Pass Option"
01-09-07 | 10:25 AM
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Will there be a requirement to bring along lights just in case or are we going to turn around before it get's dark? If we need lights, what kinda lights do we need?
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Originally Posted by Vireo
I know it is a little ways out but let's get the buzz going on this one.
Sunday March 25, 2007 we will preview the Breathless Agony Century course. It is 112 miles and 12,000 feet of climbing. The tough part is you climb 11,000 feet in the first 75 miles. Yes there is 1,000 feet of gain in the last 40 miles. Once you hit Onyx Summit at 8443 feet "it's all downhill from there". The first pass is on a dirt road, Jack Rabbit Trail, then the second pass is Oak Glen. There is a descent after the first two climbs. But then next two passes, Angelus Oaks and Onyx Summit really hurt because they go up and up-- no downhill in between the climbs. The climb up to Onyx Summit from Rest Stop #2 is almost 30 miles of continous climbing.
Last year I finished 34th with a time just under 6 hours. By the way, the clock stops at the top of Onyx Summit. I really want top 30 on this one. So I will try to ride this course twice before the scheduled event day of May 5, 2007.
Ok so who wants to do some serious climbing? Want to see the elevation graph?
SAG
Mandy
Riders
Vireo
Brandy
Sunday March 25, 2007 we will preview the Breathless Agony Century course. It is 112 miles and 12,000 feet of climbing. The tough part is you climb 11,000 feet in the first 75 miles. Yes there is 1,000 feet of gain in the last 40 miles. Once you hit Onyx Summit at 8443 feet "it's all downhill from there". The first pass is on a dirt road, Jack Rabbit Trail, then the second pass is Oak Glen. There is a descent after the first two climbs. But then next two passes, Angelus Oaks and Onyx Summit really hurt because they go up and up-- no downhill in between the climbs. The climb up to Onyx Summit from Rest Stop #2 is almost 30 miles of continous climbing.
Last year I finished 34th with a time just under 6 hours. By the way, the clock stops at the top of Onyx Summit. I really want top 30 on this one. So I will try to ride this course twice before the scheduled event day of May 5, 2007.
Ok so who wants to do some serious climbing? Want to see the elevation graph?
SAG
Mandy
Riders
Vireo
Brandy
01-09-07 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Indolent58
That's not enough daylight. You are all crackers!
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01-09-07 | 10:28 AM
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If sunrise is at 0546, then civil twilight is even earlier (damn you Jason, you have me obsessed with looking that up on every ride...lol) and you could technically start then without the need for lights.
01-09-07 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Vireo
Last year I finished 34th with a time just under 6 hours. By the way, the clock stops at the top of Onyx Summit. I really want top 30 on this one. So I will try to ride this course twice before the scheduled event day of May 5, 2007.
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This year I want to finish in under 5:45.
01-09-07 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Pico
I finished 33rd last year so you'll have to get past me first. This year I want to finish in under 5:45.
This year I want to finish in under 5:45. Is there a gauntlet smiley somewhere?
01-09-07 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jschen
So if one doesn't hang out at the top, one should get back no later than 5:30 if one's to do the ride at a pace that would qualify one for being an official finisher.
01-09-07 | 11:01 AM
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Put me down as a "strong maybe". I was upset that I was going to have to miss BA this year, it would be fun to do this with you guys. What kind of pace are you planning (riding against the clock, or chatting it up on the climbs?), and how about rest stops. I'd like to be able to go hard, and not have a bunch of 30 minutes stops.
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01-09-07 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by OC Roadie
What kind of pace are you planning (riding against the clock, or chatting it up on the climbs?), and how about rest stops. .
01-09-07 | 11:04 AM
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01-09-07 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Brandy
I'm planning to kick all of your asses. Plan to be chasing me down all day.
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