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Old 02-04-12 | 02:32 PM
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merlin55
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I live at sea level, but sometimes ride in the mountains up to 12,000 above sea level....riding is ok, you lose about 25% of your power at 12,000, so bring low enough gears and keep track of your pulse and hydration. Sleeping above 5000 feet is hard for me, i wake up with mild AMS....just a little low on O2 in the blood. Mt Lemmon is a nice climb, I did it 25 years ago just after they had torn up the road....miles of dirt and gravel....pretty up on top
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