Originally Posted by
USAZorro
I take it that this is the summit at Mt. Palomar?
The start line in Escondido. That was a tough day. It was scorching hot (over 95) then, and they underestimated Cole Grade Road after Palomar. It's only about a mile, but it's tough. I finished in the top 10% again, but nearly half of the field didn't finish because of that climb. We had to ride back to Escon***** after Palomar.
It gave me great pleasure to watch the pros struggle with white salt stains on their jerseys on that mutha. Haven't seen ATOC down here since then, and I don't suppose we will again. 8D