this is what an 8 mile steep climb looks like!

[Gowest]

My husband John and I did a race of 60 miles that ended with an 8 mile climb with grades of over 15%...he finished 10th - and came back down to find me....this is what pain looks like when you have not been racing for a year. So when you feel tired after work and don't want to get out on your bike - JUST DO IT!!!

John is in the front looking at me like - would you hurry up???
It was a gran fodo style ride that was just awesome.
We are fortunate to have so many organized rides and races here in the mountains of NC and SC.

debi

[spindizzy]

You look like you're smiling..I'm sure you'll tell me it was a grimace!
Nice work.

[Bike Chick]

You look like you are having fun to me too! That's brutal but sounds like a lot of fun. Congratulations for even finishing!

[WolfGirl]

I can't even fathom doing that grade at this point. Well done!!

[Lesley_x]

I'm nauseous thinking about it... haha.

[smilingcat]

maintain a blank face when climbing. Makes a bit of difference. Trust me.

[MommyBird]

Wow...congrats on the big finish! Loved the part about your husband coming back for you. Sounds like a special guy. I am blessed with one like that too.

Where was the ride? I am a wimp but my husband is always looking for a hill to climb. We live in the Augusta, GA area and love to spend time in the NC mountains.

[Gowest]

this was climbing up Ceasar's Head. We have so much great riding around here - let me know if you are coming up and I can suggest some routes for you - as you can probably tell by looking at John - he is a pure climber....I am a pure time trialist - we climb together like a feather and a rock. On this ride we were about 4 miles into the climb when he says to me "oh...hey I have another gear!!".....grr - the two guys and myself almost killed him!

We also have some awesome organized rides - my all time favorite is coming up the second weekend in July - the Hot Doggett - amazing rural roads and scenery.

debi