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This is my biggest stumbling block/objection to climbing (other than being a fat ass) - I feel like I should be moving along at a decent clip with FTP-ish efforts, so to be crawling along offends my sensibilities.
That said, I've never endured a "real" climb, and I'm sure that I would feel some sense of satisfaction upon cresting after a long effort.
That said, I've never endured a "real" climb, and I'm sure that I would feel some sense of satisfaction upon cresting after a long effort.
A low gradient climb with favorable wind (no headwind) can be enjoyable if the scenery is nice, I'll admit that much. Sunrise Hwy in San Diego is like 5% avg and often has a tailwind, and it is nice to climb from desert chaparral into a more coniferous/mountain ecology.
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This is my biggest stumbling block/objection to climbing (other than being a fat ass) - I feel like I should be moving along at a decent clip with FTP-ish efforts, so to be crawling along offends my sensibilities.
That said, I've never endured a "real" climb, and I'm sure that I would feel some sense of satisfaction upon cresting after a long effort.
That said, I've never endured a "real" climb, and I'm sure that I would feel some sense of satisfaction upon cresting after a long effort.
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A different year we went up to Lake Sabrina, South lake, and North Lake, Not quite as high at 9200' but a lot more climbing/mileage. It's really very memorable and satisfying. Especially being heavier than everyone else. Here is my friend taking a pic on the way up.
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Once the gradient gets into the double digits, I feel like even it's still crawling along even for the super fit.... And that just isn't fun IMO!
A low gradient climb with favorable wind (no headwind) can be enjoyable if the scenery is nice, I'll admit that much. Sunrise Hwy in San Diego is like 5% avg and often has a tailwind, and it is nice to climb from desert chaparral into a more coniferous/mountain ecology.
A low gradient climb with favorable wind (no headwind) can be enjoyable if the scenery is nice, I'll admit that much. Sunrise Hwy in San Diego is like 5% avg and often has a tailwind, and it is nice to climb from desert chaparral into a more coniferous/mountain ecology.
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A couple more from eastern Sierra trips. The view climbing to Whitney Portal just as you enter the canyon. Shortish day but lots of steep.
Then there's an easy day up Rock Creek.
I'd love to go back up there if my body would cooperate.
Then there's an easy day up Rock Creek.
I'd love to go back up there if my body would cooperate.
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I am trying to think of some good double-digit climbs in my area. There is one that FEELS like it's 12-14% in some sections, but the Strava segment says the climb is "only" 9.1% and 1/2 mile long. I do think an ideal pitch is somewhere in the 5-8% range, but you gotta have some variety.
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Once the gradient gets into the double digits, I feel like even it's still crawling along even for the super fit.... And that just isn't fun IMO!
A low gradient climb with favorable wind (no headwind) can be enjoyable if the scenery is nice, I'll admit that much. Sunrise Hwy in San Diego is like 5% avg and often has a tailwind, and it is nice to climb from desert chaparral into a more coniferous/mountain ecology.
A low gradient climb with favorable wind (no headwind) can be enjoyable if the scenery is nice, I'll admit that much. Sunrise Hwy in San Diego is like 5% avg and often has a tailwind, and it is nice to climb from desert chaparral into a more coniferous/mountain ecology.
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This is my biggest stumbling block/objection to climbing (other than being a fat ass) - I feel like I should be moving along at a decent clip with FTP-ish efforts, so to be crawling along offends my sensibilities.
That said, I've never endured a "real" climb, and I'm sure that I would feel some sense of satisfaction upon cresting after a long effort.
That said, I've never endured a "real" climb, and I'm sure that I would feel some sense of satisfaction upon cresting after a long effort.
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Taking another day off, ride 35-40 on Saturday and then heading for Door County next week and if my 70 year old legs feel fresh, it may be a 275 mile week so leaderboard watchers should plan ahead.
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See there? You're catching my drift. I'm tempted to do the same here. We're on a tiered water plan, because they have to pay for the increased capacity for all the multi-family dwellings they're building. Permanent construction adding big ol honkin water infrastructure. Gotta have that tax base, you know.
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I am trying to think of some good double-digit climbs in my area. There is one that FEELS like it's 12-14% in some sections, but the Strava segment says the climb is "only" 9.1% and 1/2 mile long. I do think an ideal pitch is somewhere in the 5-8% range, but you gotta have some variety.
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I did the Death Valley - Mt. Whitney Road Race three times. Day 1 is Stovepipe Wells to Lone Pine. You start at 0' elevation and immediately start climbing to 5000', followed by a wide open descent to Panamint Springs (where I hit my fastest-ever speed of 60mph). Then another climb and rollers to Lone Pine - 80 mi / 9000+'. Day 2 is Lone Pine to Whitney Portal via some loops through the Alabama Hills - 20mi, 5000+'. I thought Day 2 was harder. Been there. Done that. No more, thank you.
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I believe it. That segment feels like 15% for about 500 feet. I have to stand up in my bailout gear (34/28) to make it.
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I did the Death Valley - Mt. Whitney Road Race three times. Day 1 is Stovepipe Wells to Lone Pine. You start at 0' elevation and immediately start climbing to 5000', followed by a wide open descent to Panamint Springs (where I hit my fastest-ever speed of 60mph). Then another climb and rollers to Lone Pine - 80 mi / 9000+'. Day 2 is Lone Pine to Whitney Portal via some loops through the Alabama Hills - 20mi, 5000+'. I thought Day 2 was harder. Been there. Done that. No more, thank you.
The only other time I had that feeling quite that bad was in the Tejon Pass when 2 of us were riding from hwy 138 to Gorman into a strong headwind. It just didn't seem to be getting any closer for a long time.
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Pffft. Phooey.
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Yeah, me too.
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This is from somewhere up there looking back toward Lone Pine. The Alluvial Fan, or Plain, is ridiculous. I just remember grinding for long time without feeling like I was getting closer to the mountain.If you turn around and look back you can see it. It's a relief when you finally get to the canyon.
The only other time I had that feeling quite that bad was in the Tejon Pass when 2 of us were riding from hwy 138 to Gorman into a strong headwind. It just didn't seem to be getting any closer for a long time.
The only other time I had that feeling quite that bad was in the Tejon Pass when 2 of us were riding from hwy 138 to Gorman into a strong headwind. It just didn't seem to be getting any closer for a long time.
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My way of telling if I pushed hard enough on the climb is whether I want to throw up at the top. If I actually throw up, that was too hard.
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So pretty much the same as yesterday at the Fair, when my kid wanted me to ride the Tilt-a-Whirl with him, and get it really spinning.
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Yes, but I usually don't eat a couple corn dogs and a funnel cake before a climb.
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What's this climbing you speak of? I'm sure I'm allergic to that.
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Rode the commuting bike for 30 mi over some of my workout roads today, with a backpack and all. It has a compact front and a 11-28. I really liked the way the 28 felt on the steepest section. I had previously thought it was too low, but I want one for the plastic bike now.