Mountains of Misery Ride Report
05-28-14 | 11:34 AM
#26
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From: South Hutchinson Island
Bikes: Lectric Xpedition.
Most excellent.
Saving the tough climbs for last is Satanic. We have a local century like that (OKHT) and I don't see myself ever doing it, because I'm a wuss.
As far as walking is concerned, it slows you down and expends valuable energy. I hate doing it, but it still counts, and I still do it.
One little critique: after reading this entire thread I don't even know what state this event is in. Yes, I can google it (I intend to) but a report should include locale and maybe a photo or two.
And expression of existential angst always works for me.
Saving the tough climbs for last is Satanic. We have a local century like that (OKHT) and I don't see myself ever doing it, because I'm a wuss.
As far as walking is concerned, it slows you down and expends valuable energy. I hate doing it, but it still counts, and I still do it.
One little critique: after reading this entire thread I don't even know what state this event is in. Yes, I can google it (I intend to) but a report should include locale and maybe a photo or two.
And expression of existential angst always works for me.
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05-28-14 | 11:39 AM
#27
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Joined: Oct 2011
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From: South Hutchinson Island
Bikes: Lectric Xpedition.
Nice ride report!
And as far as the walking goes ... there are two types of riders: Those that have walked, and those that will.
Gotta love the name. I dunno if it's true, but I heard that years ago, the Markleeville Death Ride used to be called the "Alpine Challenge." They got a couple of dozen riders or so. After renaming it the "Death Ride," they got hundreds.
"Hotter than Hell Hundred"
"Mountains of Misery"
"Deathride"
"Breathless Agony"
What is it about us that makes us flock to misery like moths to the flame? lol
And as far as the walking goes ... there are two types of riders: Those that have walked, and those that will.
Gotta love the name. I dunno if it's true, but I heard that years ago, the Markleeville Death Ride used to be called the "Alpine Challenge." They got a couple of dozen riders or so. After renaming it the "Death Ride," they got hundreds.
"Hotter than Hell Hundred"
"Mountains of Misery"
"Deathride"
"Breathless Agony"
What is it about us that makes us flock to misery like moths to the flame? lol
I'm thinking of good names for cycling events. I may copyright them and sell them.
"Hemorrhoidal Hundred"
"Kick in the Balls 100K"
"Kidney stone Challenge"
"Stroke or MI? Extravaganza"
"Nifty Near-death Fifty"
I believe these would sell out on the strength of their names alone.
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05-28-14 | 08:31 PM
#28
Let's do a Century
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: North Carolina
Bikes: Cervelo R3 Disc, Pinarello Prince/Campy SR; Cervelo R3/Sram Red; Trek 5900/Duraace, Lynskey GR260 Ultegra
Dudel--it is not far from Blacksburg, Va (Newport I believe).
OP-super to hear you made it again! I had hoped to do it but was late to sign up. Hope to do it next year??
Did you happen to see a rider crash just before the big climb around mile 60? He was pulling a paceline and hit the pothole that was in the shade. Just had some road rash and his bike needed some tweaking but he finished about the same time as you. In fact his speedplay pedal flew apart near the last switchback at the finish. He put 3 of the 4 screws back in it and finished the ride. He works with me.
I've done a lot of rides and I tell everyone those last 4 miles are the toughest finishing stretch I've ever done. Just Relentless. I think it took me 6 hours to do the first 100 miles or so and 30+ minutes to do the last 4 miles. I always enjoyed getting sprayed by misty water at the last rest stop.
OP-super to hear you made it again! I had hoped to do it but was late to sign up. Hope to do it next year??
Did you happen to see a rider crash just before the big climb around mile 60? He was pulling a paceline and hit the pothole that was in the shade. Just had some road rash and his bike needed some tweaking but he finished about the same time as you. In fact his speedplay pedal flew apart near the last switchback at the finish. He put 3 of the 4 screws back in it and finished the ride. He works with me.
I've done a lot of rides and I tell everyone those last 4 miles are the toughest finishing stretch I've ever done. Just Relentless. I think it took me 6 hours to do the first 100 miles or so and 30+ minutes to do the last 4 miles. I always enjoyed getting sprayed by misty water at the last rest stop.
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