Cause I've done GMR for the last 7 weeks in a row. 5000-6000 ft of climbing on the weekends, anywhere from 40 to 60 miles. I plan to do it again this Saturday from Encanto Park. I work 10 hour shifts at night, ride stright out of bed then, then make it home in time to eat my lunch, rest for a bit then head back to work. The section to Baldy village on Baldy Rd would take too long with my schedule.

Besides, too much climbing is not smart training for Ride around the Bear in June. If I do a second ride during the week, it's to Day Creek, a gentle ez ride. Are you signed up for the Bear too?