Diablo Pictures - 1/1/09

[Veronica]

Thanks! You guys are so sweet. My Thump sunglasses look dorky with the clear lenses.

Veronica

[Veronica]

I found this kicking around on our website.



It's the graph from the day I set my PB going up Diablo in 9/06. You can see that it's a pretty unrelenting climb. The first 6.5 miles are about a 5% grade. The next 4.5 miles are about 7%, with the last tenth or so 17%. I love this climb though. It's a great way to track how fit you are - or aren't.

We're thinking about riding it again on Sunday. Maybe I'll try to challenge the PB. Maybe not - there's something to be said for moseying. Yesterday's high HR was lower than my average on PB day.

Veronica

[jesvetmed]

Gorgeous Pics, V! Killer climbing. You look awesome. That's a great photo of you in the clouds!

[deedolce]

I've been lucky to ride it a handful of times...my only time up the summit though, was under the tutelage and company of the Bike Goddess! I love that mountain. I hope to return to that summit sometime in 2009. One of my resolutions!

[yellow]

Nice, V! Super glamour shots, for sure.

I saw several people riding yesterday on my way back from skiing. The roads were mostly dry, but I just...can't...even...think...about....riding when there is a groomed skating track available! But I bow down to those of you who are motivated to ride through the winter outside! You are HARDCORE!!!