Activity: road cycling Location: McHenry, MD (Wisp Mountain Resort) Distance: 125.88 miles (many steep and technical climbs and descents) Duration: 9:21 (11:23 with stoppage time) Weather: cool start, warm-to-hot from there, 59-92 degrees Climbing: 15,500′ Avg HR: 158 (max 189) Type: aerobic This ride proves that there is always something more difficult to do on …
Must be the heart of cycling season, because the insanity is stepping up a notch. This weekend I’m taking on the “Diabolical Double” at the Garrett County Gran Fondo. It’s a tough course: 125 miles with almost 16,000 feet of climbing, most of it in short burts of 12-16% grade. It’s insane, and should be …
Activity: road cycling Location: Newport, VA Distance: 102.7 (rolling with two long, steep climbs) Duration: 6:21 (6:43 with stoppage time) Weather: warm and humid, foggy/misty in the morning, 70-86 degrees Climbing: 10,000′ Avg HR: 149 (max 187) Type: aerobic It’s been a while since I’ve written up a ride, so I figure writing this epic …
