Since I've been racing more the last 3 years, I've been less obsessed about
climbing and exploring new climbs. But, the fall/winter always reminds me of
beautiful climbs.

In the recent past I've referenced this site http://www.climbbybike.com/ and
John's book, http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Climbing-Bike/dp/0979257107.

My own climbing site, http://www.mountainmapper.com/sarc.htm, has fallen away
and is in need of a cosmetic and technology overhaul!

Frank


----- Original Message ----
From: Dave Wyman <dave@...>
To: kom_@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 1:12:46 PM
Subject: [kom_] Where is Everyone?


This used to be such an active group. What happened? Was it the
retirement of of Lance Armstrong that put everyone to bed here? Are
we all at various bike forums?

OK - I have a ride report for the recent Tour de Frog (the Sierra
Century), which began and ended in the little town of Murphys, which
is in the heart of California's historic Gold Rush country.

Although I only rode the half century, it included 5400 feet of
climbing. There were consistent 15% grades, and some of those grades
went on for ridiculously implausible distances.

The full century included 12,000 feet of gain.

I've posted the report, with photographs, here:

http://www.bikeforu ms.net/showthrea d.php?t=427577






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