A new Personal Best

[Zen]

forty five miles on the WMRT (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Maryland_Rail_Trail)

The thing I'm pleased about more than the distance is the fact that I managed to stave off any cramping by riding smart.
When i got that heavy-legged prelude to a cramp feeling I stopped for shot bloks and gatorade. We also stretched at rest stops, something I usually don't do.

Here's the elevation graph-


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[salsabike]

I love the graph. And the real ride story---it's nice to solve a problem, huh?

[withm]

[Oh sure Zen. You introduce ME to the WMRT and now there you are riding it with OTHERS! You hussy!

[SadieKate]

Oh gawd! Those climbs are epic! :p

Glad you're getting over the hump. Seriously.

[Zen]

You hussy!

Guilty.

[dingster1]

Y'all be careful out there. Somebody spotted a bear on the WMRT a few days ago. It is a very nice ride though!! Can't wait till they do the extention

[Zen]

There was an adolescent bear in Frederick not long ago.
In town!
I thought for a minute that I did see a bear but it turned out to be an overweight black lab:D
There is information posted at the trailheads on what to do if you see a bear.

What's holding up the extension is a protected species of bat making their home in the tunnel. I guess they have to provide an alternative roosting place, I don't know.