Hilly100 & R.A.IN

[Mr. Bloom]

Miranda, we'd love to meet you at the Hilly and ride with you. Mt. Tabor is the steepest on Day 2. It peaks at a 21% grade, but it is short. While I huff and puff (at a speedy 3mph), I think the "Three Sisters(?)" are worse...they just keep going and going and going.

I think Hill repeats are a good idea. Prior to doing Boltinghouse Hill in Bloomington (a longer version of Tabor), my steepest grade was 10%.

It's all in the gear - yes, THE GEAR with no "s" (granny, that is) and the wheels...all you have to do is keep vertical!

I don't recall, where do you live?

Also, I will have a full house this year, but I could probably offer an extra (and humble) bed or two...or unlimited floor space. I'd never camp it...I get allergic smelling hay...

RAIN: we didn't have any SAG...although we had a lot of logistical support from Mr. & Mrs. SR500 and knew we had someone to call for a catastrophe...