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Old 09-24-12, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Midland
Rode Sunday with the intention of doing 3 steep short climbs. Martino rd in Lafayette, Castle Crest rd. in Walnut Creek, then Higland in Danville.Done them all before individually...and they suck. Never strung them together. I now know why, prolonged climbing over 15% is so tough! Barely made it up Martino, same for Castle Crest, bailed on Highland.
http://app.strava.com/rides/22951597
It is a fitting thing that a monastery is on top of Highland. When I get to the top it I feel like dropping to my knees to say a prayer of thanks.

Good work you magnificent crazy bastard.
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