For the second week, the Low-Key Hillclimb Series tackled King’s Mountain. In all of my years of cycling, I’ve only climbed King’s Mountain four times, and all of them were done this year. People typically have a favorite between Old La Honda and King’s, and it’s been clear over the years that OLH has been … Continue reading Low-Key Hillclimbs 2007 #2: King's Mountain
My Air Free Tires finally arrived at the house today. I ordered them on July 18th and it took some time to get here. “Better late than never,” I thought as I cracked open the box. I’ve been looking forward these solid tires after having suffered through several flats during and following the Death Ride. … Continue reading Air Free Tires
I went for a recovery ride this afternoon, a short 1+ hour spin to Foothill Expressway. When I got my bike out of the garage, I noticed the front tire pressure was quite low. The back seemed fine — after all, I had just changed the tube a few days prior while on the Death … Continue reading More Flats
When Jorge asked me to sign up with him for the 2007 Death Ride, I said yes without really thinking what I was getting myself into. It was only after signing up did I think to look on Felix’s website to see if he had done the race. Sure enough, Felix had conquered the Death … Continue reading Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride 2007
I’m exhausted right now having completed all five passes during the Death Ride. I didn’t think that I would be able to do this, and it was the hardest physical thing I’ve ever done. 129 miles and 15,000 feet of climbing. Oh my god, I’m tired! I started the ride at 4:30 am and reached … Continue reading I Am A Five Pass Rider!
Going to bed early since I have to wake up at 3:15 am to get an early start tomorrow for the Death Ride. Turtle Rock Park, the starting location is about 45 minutes away from our rental home. I want to start riding around 4:30 am to give me a chance at finishing 5 passes. … Continue reading An early night's sleep before the Death Ride
We’re off to Vacaville, where we’ll be meeting Stephen, Jorge, Richard, and Gilad for dinner at this Japanese buffet restaurant. One last night of gorging before the race on Saturday. Then it’s off to South Lake Tahoe to our house for the weekend. We’ll probably do a slow ride on Friday to stretch out the … Continue reading Leaving for the Death Ride
So, the moment of truth has arrived. The Death Ride is this weekend, and we’re leaving for South Lake Tahoe tonight. On Saturday, Jorge, Richard, Stephen, Gilad, and I are about to embark on a 129 mile, 15,000 feet journey through the California Alps. Monitor, Ebbets, and Carson Passes will beckon and laugh at us … Continue reading Death Ride This Weekend
The 100 mile Giro di Peninsula is in the books! The last fifty miles made for a tough day in the saddle, but the ride overall was fun. Jorge, Richard, and Stephen are absolute beasts on the bike; they are so fast and have so much endurance. They will have no problems conquering the five … Continue reading Giro di Peninsula
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