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Old 12-17-18, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan333SP
It was a total mindf#$%. I kept thinking I should be pushing the big ring based on the view ahead, but I'd find myself spinning in the little/big at like 12mph. Thank god the rental bike had discs for that descent, though.
someone's in shape. i usually crawl up that climb 5.8-9.0 mph. kinda miffy they blocked off the last half mile of really steep ramps to cyclists with the guard shack a few years ago. also not miffy
as it was pure torture.
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