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LT Intolerant
Mt. Hamilton RR (NCal) back in the 90s. 18 mile climb w long descent and rollers to the finish. It was raining at the bottom and snowing at the top. Couldn't feel my arms or legs and couldn't squeeze the brakes. I was doing my best Fred Flinstone impression, putting my foot down to stop on the twisty descent.
I ended up by the side of the road delirious begging someone, anyone, to give me a ride to the finish line. I remember getting back home and draining the hot water heater in a one hour shower. I thing I regained full feeling in my extremeties about a week later.
this is the kind of **** pros endure every week during the race year. crazy!!
gene r
Hey, I did that one! I remember getting blown sideways on one of the hairpins after the summit. Those "rollers" on the other side are like 2000' climbs I made it in after flatting on a cattle guard. Moral: when you bunny hop something, make sure you clear it with BOTH wheels.
I've ridden Mt Ham a lot since then and it's never been that miserable again. I'd rather have 107 degree heat.