Originally Posted by
Hammertoe
I was catching my wave and passing quite a few riders always giving encouragement.
Great report. I do believe I was one of the poor souls you were floating past and gave some encouragement to...much needed at the time.
Such a humbling experience, that race; it was my first hill climb in 'competition' (having ridden up Whiteface and Mt Evans outside of a race) and regardless of feeling like I'm in the best shape of my life at age 31, 5' 10", 138lbs, apprx 8% body fat, I was an absolute wreck and felt like I couldn't even crawl up the road. Ugh.
Finished 44th.
I thought I was a climber. No. No, not at all, compared to you all that made the hill succumb to your will.
Beginning to both dread and look forward to Mt. Washington.