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Old 06-14-17 | 07:33 PM
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Did a little hill work today

Four pretty good climbs on today's 83 miler


. I can tell a difference when I'm above 10,000' now.

Incredible views all day. Million dollar highway with million dollar views.

Only issue was getting behind a tractor trailer on the final descent. Bummer.

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Old 06-14-17 | 07:53 PM
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Looks great, how much vertical climbing?
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Old 06-14-17 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Barrettscv
Looks great, how much vertical climbing?
It was around 7500', but all of that was within the first 55 miles. Nothing steep but some were pretty long. This was Day 4 of riding so the legs were not fresh!!
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Old 06-14-17 | 10:09 PM
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Old 06-15-17 | 03:58 AM
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Old 06-15-17 | 05:03 AM
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Looks freaking awesome! Great day on the bike and you scored at least 3 touchdowns
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