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Upon arriving at the finish line, Markham and Charles rode 200 yards further to the edge of the pass and almost got blown off their bikes. We had climbed the southern side of Old Baldy, the leeward side, as the … Continue reading
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Every year we choose to race up one signature mountain climb, the day being known as “Race Day.” Bragging rights are at stake, no small prize for wannabe jocks who have little else to hang their hat on. Today was … Continue reading
In a fine break for us, the rain sputtered to a stop at 11:30 as we were preparing our bikes and gear. We began shedding our raincoats almost as soon as we … Continue reading
It’s raining this morning, with prediction of more rain throughout the day and tomorrow. We’ve delayed our start to 11:30 AM and shortened our route, cutting off about 20 miles and 3,500 feet of climbing. We’re braced for some soggy … Continue reading
Food, of course, is very important on a cycling trip. The main challenges are 1) finding time to on-load enough fuel and 2) keeping the processing plant moving. Most off-the-bike time is spent either searching for food, waiting for food, … Continue reading