Old 02-25-10 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Diegomayra
For those who have ridden mines rd. How hard of a ride is it?
Depends on how fast you go and how much you like climbing.

Originally Posted by Diegomayra

If you begin near Tesla its around 2500ft+ of climbing correct?
Not if you're going to the top of Mt Hamilton. That's quite a bit more.

Originally Posted by Diegomayra
How hard are the ascent.
Not too bad. The last part up to the top of Mt Hamilton is kind of steep, and it can get pretty hot there in the summer. I've seen temps of 109.

Originally Posted by Diegomayra
I know it depends on alot of variables, but I just want to know what to expect if I head out there.
When I lived in Livermore, Mines was one of my favorite rides. Now that I live on the other side, I do the east side of Mt Ham often, after I ride up the west side.
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