Whatta Climb (short midweek ride)

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  1. Mr. Beanz

    Mr. Beanz Member

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    Gina really struggled up this road. a bud and I rode with her up Baldy Rd. This is a section of Baldy Rd that we have gone to sit out on the side of the road and offer water to riders during a local organized ride. It's a tough section and I have seen many riders walk up this section. My bud and I called out the grade for Gina while climbing, we saw lots of 12-14% readouts but didn't see this till I plugged into Strava! No wonder she was so grumpy on this section. She told us to keep our readouts to ourselves ha ha! About 1000 ft in the first 4/12-5 miles!

    She was not happy but she did it!


    No wonder it was so rough!

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    Nice gain!

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    Little chat at Euro Cafe and the ride video.

    [video=youtube_share;WxIGoP95BjI]http://youtu.be/WxIGoP95BjI[/video]
     
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    Varaxis Trail Ninja

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    Props. That's an insane climb...
     
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    bvader Long Live The Gorn!

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    tough climb! GMR is much nicer/enjoyable IMHO...
     
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    Thanks! Years ago we 'd ride up this climb and it always felt tough but it's fun! We've even done this climb a couple times on our tandem. Now with the invention of the Garmin we know why it always felt so tough ha ha!
     
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    It sure is! But we were pressed for time since it was a midweek ride. We've done GMR many many times but travel time was not there on this eve so we had to go real local. Gina has done GMR to the village which is a very nice ride plus we've done it at night a few times, VERY COOL night ride!

    Gina has done GMR to the village 2 times, to Peacock Saddle about 15 times and to the shack maybe 25 times. A couple years back we did the shack and beyond maybe 10 times within a couple months. Not bad considering there are plenty of riders that will not give it a try. Why I do not know! It is such a nice ride!!! ..... and if Gina can do it...... :p


    Gina on the straight away about 1/2 mile before the shack on a night ride

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    The countless time I've been to the village training for Ride Around the Bear and Breathelss Agony. I can't even wear the jerseys they are so small. Gina has to wear them for me once in a while ha ha!

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    More night ride stuff.

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    A GMR night ride with some forum members a couple years back! It was cool!


    [video=youtube_share;FwLoG8lhAlw]http://youtu.be/FwLoG8lhAlw[/video]
     
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    Danimal Gary the Cat

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    Yo Beanz! Thanks for the post. everytime I see a yellow jersey I look and see if it's you.
    I've only done one road ride in about a year. Been riding lots of Mtb!

    Once my cracked rob heals, I'd like to hit the road with you. Nice easy ride though!
    Oh, this is Drew from bikeforums ( haven't been on that site in years).
     
  9. Dino Brown

    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    Thanks for posting!
    Not my idea of fun. LOL!

    Pretty sure I recognize the gentleman in the above video- 1:05.
    (not so sure. Haven't seen him in months) ;)
     
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    Thanks for viewing! Yes, I am sure that is the same guy, he gets around ha ha! He's big on MTB. Only way we can get him to ride with us is schedule a meal after the ride ha ha! :p
     
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    Hey DREWSKI! How you been? Haven't seen you in a couple of years, at least! Trying to get our mileage up so when you want to ride, let us know. We need all the encouragement we can get! :)
     
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    Danimal Gary the Cat

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    Sounds good. I'll PM you in a couple weeks, and were on!
     
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    Cool! But you have to sign the all rights video waiver form though! :p
     
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    Danimal Gary the Cat

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    Hey, you got a video already of me, and I never signed a waiver! IIRC, there's even PG13 material on it!

    Where' that number for my lawyer!
     
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    Time limitations, no lawyers, you took too long! :p
     

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