63 miles, 8300 feet of Climbing

We rode the Ebbetts Pass Metric today. Absolutely beautiful course, not a lot of riders and well supported.

I haven't done anything with this much climbing since I stopped doing doubles in 2007. I was really thrilled with how well we rode it.

I did have some elevation issues as we got up near Ebbetts Pass - 8700 feet. I was beginning to feel a little dizzy on the bike. I stopped twice, turns out, just below the summit. So glad I kept going because I was so close.

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Pacific Grade was tough. I watched a lot of riders weaving across the road in the 24% sections. Happily I stayed in my lane and made it all the way with no stops.

Should have a few pictures to post tomorrow. It was bit overcast in the morning and by the time we had good light, we were ready to just finish up the ride.

I hope my schedule is such that we can come back and do it again next year.

Veronica

Wow. That sounds very difficult. Congrats.

good grief, you rock!

wow! good for you, did a similar climb on Emerson pass in NM, 8,883 feet with a 15 mile hair pin descent where we had to stop every fifth hair pin and let the wheel rims cool. Quite a feeling of accomplishment. Hope you get the chance to do it again and well done on this one.

marni

good job, V!

Nice!