What is a "pure climber"

[Catrin]

We had a "slow race" up a hill on the team ride the other week. Two of us actually managed to make our speedometers read 0.... (though I may have an advantage because mine only reads out in increments of .5). It's actually not a bad skill to practice - improves your bike handling a lot to go very slowly and try hard to not wobble.

See - I was just practicing my bike skills I wasn't able to ride in a line at that speed either - the bike was weaving back and forth in my lane...but it was very early on a weekday morning and there were NO cars - or I would have walked it

[smilingcat]

found another fun training route in Palos Verdes Estate area. Out 3.2 miles with only 900 feet of climb. It's a nice distance to do the hill repeats. 3.2 miles out and 3.2 miles back down. Very low car traffic and scenery is OMG gorgeous. Look down to Pacific Ocean and see the waves breaking in Redondo Beach. Parts hit only 8% grade. So not insane. Rode it today and I love it.