Originally Posted by
since6
Thanks for the encouragement on the route. I am battling pandemic weight gain and a bad left knee. I will only have a short time to regain form as, crossed fingers, I hope to see my four granddaughters in France in two weeks for the first time in three years. So we are walking LOTS and won't resume riding until I get back, the end of February, again crossed fingers.
So if I over kill in setting up the bike and never need it that would be the best of all outcomes, but I do appreciate your letting me know that other than the prevailing coast wind I will not be going into the rock crusher. Thanks.
Take Care
You can do it. As kabuki12 says, the toughest climb on the Pierdos Blancas route is the last climb, it isn't that bad and it can avoided completely if you aren't feeling the love.
Also, never underestimate what you can climb using the two-foot granny gear.
See you there.