3 mountains in 5 days
09-03-08, 09:18 PM
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3 mountains in 5 days
A bit tired now, but proud of myself. 
Saturday - Mt Diablo (with Alex) - 72 miles including the riding to and from BART (SFO - Walnut Creek - Millbrae)
Monday - Mt Hamilton (BF group ride) - 40 miles cause I got a ride from Henry
Today - Mt Tam (solo) - 90 miles including the riding to and from BART (Millbrae - Daly City and back), this was also my longest completely solo ride to date.
Oh, and more reason to stay on the conservative side while descending....I was heading down from West Peak (the highest paved part), around 2 pm, when all of a sudden a deer darts out across the road just in front of me. I did my emergency braking, fishtailed a bit (luckily I was on a straight and not a corner), and missed it by a couple of feet.
Mt Diablo
Mt Hamilton
Mt Tam
And me sitting down for lunch at the top of Tam
Saturday - Mt Diablo (with Alex) - 72 miles including the riding to and from BART (SFO - Walnut Creek - Millbrae)
Monday - Mt Hamilton (BF group ride) - 40 miles cause I got a ride from Henry
Today - Mt Tam (solo) - 90 miles including the riding to and from BART (Millbrae - Daly City and back), this was also my longest completely solo ride to date.
Oh, and more reason to stay on the conservative side while descending....I was heading down from West Peak (the highest paved part), around 2 pm, when all of a sudden a deer darts out across the road just in front of me. I did my emergency braking, fishtailed a bit (luckily I was on a straight and not a corner), and missed it by a couple of feet.
Mt Diablo
Mt Hamilton
Mt Tam
And me sitting down for lunch at the top of Tam
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09-03-08, 09:31 PM
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Thanks guys!
I forgot to mention that I had never done Diablo or Hamilton before, and had only gotten up to Pan Toll on Tam before (never to the peaks), so those were all firsts for me.
I forgot to mention that I had never done Diablo or Hamilton before, and had only gotten up to Pan Toll on Tam before (never to the peaks), so those were all firsts for me.
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09-03-08, 09:35 PM
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Very impressive! Looks like you're training for Ramon's consecutive bay area peaks ride.
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We knew it was just a matter of time until you showed those climbs who is boss. Was the junk food hut open at the top? I'm usually craving something from there about the time of the sharp little incline past the big white golf ball structure.
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Wow! Incredible!
You da man! Erm, you know what I mean.
You da man! Erm, you know what I mean.
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Sweet! Congratulations Ms I - which climb was the most enjoyable?
09-03-08, 10:15 PM
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Super accomplishment!
Do your quads feel like they could use a good massage now?
Do your quads feel like they could use a good massage now?
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No fair. You have a distinct weight advantage.
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Wow, tremendous feat!
And all first time climbs for you?
Three thumbs up! Chapeau!
And all first time climbs for you?
Three thumbs up!
Chapeau!
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Good job! You must be on vacation or something. Shouldn't you be traveling out of the country or something?
You must be on vacation or something. Shouldn't you be traveling out of the country or something?
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You're on.
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When Ramon and I did 4 Mts in 4 days...Diablo kicked my butt, I bonked big time. Hamilton was the easiest cause I talked and rode slow all the way. Tam I ride a lot so it doesnt get me too bad unless I'm with the crazy foursome. Marco, Ramone Henry and Tim...then I'm screwed! Just like this coming weekend.
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Thanks again everyone for the nice comments!
You know, I didn't check...I was full after my orange, had to save the apple for later. I think it was closed though, none of the tourists came back with food.
Oh yeah, still sore today. Can't decide which was harder yesterday...the last steep climb up John Daly Blvd, or hauling my bike up and down multiple flights of stairs at Millbrae BART.
Hey now, you guys have more muscle mass in your legs, it all evens out.
Yep, the ubiquitous backpack came with me up all 3.
Yeah, on vacation this week and next. This is my "stay at home" week, next week I am headed up to the San Juan Islands for a week of kayaking.
Oh yeah, still sore today. Can't decide which was harder yesterday...the last steep climb up John Daly Blvd, or hauling my bike up and down multiple flights of stairs at Millbrae BART.
Hey now, you guys have more muscle mass in your legs, it all evens out.
Yep, the ubiquitous backpack came with me up all 3.
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