Originally Posted by
freighttraininguphill
Yes, the baggy clothes make me look androgynous, but I need to lose 20-30 pounds before I would even consider wearing cycling clothing. I may be more comfortable with less flab.
I don't wear chamois.
I posted a video from this ride in the "weekend ride reports" thread in the NorCal subforum.
I haven't done Dalewood, but one of my YouTube subscribers has. He posted video of it, and judging by his breathing it's a hell of a climb! I will do it next time I visit SF.
I can't imagine doing the stuff you do without a chamois, but hey, whatever works! Good luck on the fitness and weight loss. I can't imagine it will take all that long with the rides you. Very very awesome stuff.
Dalewood is an average 14.8%, including the flat bit at the start. If you only take the real climb (aka steep bits) into consideration, it shoots up to 21.8% average. It's brutal.