Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
I live in Illinois and developing climbing strength in the middle of America takes some planning.
I've been riding along the Mississippi river just south of St. Louis in southeastern Illinois to improve my climbing ability. A bluff about 300 ft above the flood plain of the river provides the opportunity to climb 7 to 18% grades.
On Saturday I got in about 2500 feet of climbing and 60 miles. See:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1789240126
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.