Did Mt. Hamilton for the first time ever via Quimby. The ride from my apt in Sunnyvale to East Ridge mall was not bad as it was still way early in the morning before the sun was out. Ok so Quimby destroyed me. I had to stop about 7 times up it, at least the scenery is great. I recently went to compact gearing, 50/34 12-27 9 speed and that lowest gear was not low enough that final straight up section. The rest of the climb went well until my Camel Bak ran dry a couple miles from the Observatory. Rested about 40 minutes at the top before heading home. A lot of riders up there training for the Death Ride. It was about 8 hours including rest and lunch at the bottom of the hill, 76 miles.