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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:57 pmPosted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:31 pmPosted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 12:19 amPosted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:15 amPosted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:28 amPosted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:28 amPosted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:42 amPosted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:56 pmPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:00 pmSooo...where's the route? I will not be able to make the 9:30 ferry Saturday, so I plan on being a later arrival. I'm busy in a race in the morning.
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:56 amPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:48 amPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:11 amPosted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:49 pmPosted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 8:08 pmScouted today, it's all good.
See that little kicker over yonder? Coming down it on the way in I maxed out my freshly-cleared speedometer again, and sustained well over 40mph for a solid mile of tidal flats at the bottom. Got chugging similarly at 40+ in several other places too, and spent some serious quality time at 35mph. Max speed on the dirt descent was 32mph.
32mm slick tires recommended but if you can pick a line and maybe walk one very short section you could do fine on 25-28s. Just like a Thursday ride.
Except for part of the gravel climb and the (very optional) kicker on the return, it was all big ring climbing for me, meaning mortals shouldn't have trouble running out of gears or anything. The route doesn't have nearly the magnitude of trouble of the last two iterations. Still don't bring a two-wheeled trailer.
The last stop is 5 miles and 700ft of climbing from the finish, a small convenience store with decent selection of food + beer at decent prices, and a liquor store next door.
If y'all can refrain from whipping your sister with your seatbelt you won't be made to take this shortcut over a hill:
don't you make your father pull over and come back there
See that little kicker over yonder? Coming down it on the way in I maxed out my freshly-cleared speedometer again, and sustained well over 40mph for a solid mile of tidal flats at the bottom. Got chugging similarly at 40+ in several other places too, and spent some serious quality time at 35mph. Max speed on the dirt descent was 32mph.
32mm slick tires recommended but if you can pick a line and maybe walk one very short section you could do fine on 25-28s. Just like a Thursday ride.
Except for part of the gravel climb and the (very optional) kicker on the return, it was all big ring climbing for me, meaning mortals shouldn't have trouble running out of gears or anything. The route doesn't have nearly the magnitude of trouble of the last two iterations. Still don't bring a two-wheeled trailer.
The last stop is 5 miles and 700ft of climbing from the finish, a small convenience store with decent selection of food + beer at decent prices, and a liquor store next door.
If y'all can refrain from whipping your sister with your seatbelt you won't be made to take this shortcut over a hill:
don't you make your father pull over and come back there
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 9:32 pmfuck yeah.
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 2:03 amNice writeup!
I think the TOS rule that says "don't follow Ben up a mountain" should be appended to say something to include Ben and his "shortcuts".
I think the TOS rule that says "don't follow Ben up a mountain" should be appended to say something to include Ben and his "shortcuts".
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:05 amI enjoyed Ben's route to Green Mountain via the logging trails. It was a little difficult, but different and no one died. Triple D's!
Hat tip to Fred for the teaser pics. Next weekend, woot!
Hat tip to Fred for the teaser pics. Next weekend, woot!
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:07 pmFor the worry-worts and non-believers amongst us, here's the .
Bring your wool and rain kit, folks.
Also,
Bring your wool and rain kit, folks.
Also,
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 2:39 pmpulling together the final post. I'll be back in a couple of hours with ALL of the final details for us to bicker over.
hold tight.
hold tight.
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:56 pmPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:00 pmPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:57 pmPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:35 pmPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:49 pmRe: 2012.05.05 - Ben Country: lucky number 7
Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:42 pmPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:33 pmPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:37 pmPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:22 pmPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:48 amPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:11 amPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:26 amPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:34 amPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:38 amPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:26 amPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:27 amPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:30 amPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:51 amPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:57 amPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:03 pmPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 5:38 pmI'm in for the weekend, and I dig this Hood Canal Loop idea. Jessica, award yourself 10 super genius points, a pat on the back, or a cookie. Your choice.