I've been trying to prepare myself to take back the record for most number of ascents in one day on the Fargo Street Hill Climb (which will take place Sunday,...
I like your Feb 17 picture. That is STEEP. Lovely pictures of spring in California. (sigh...) I'll post up a picture of myself climbing our local horror,...
I rode Fargo 2 weeks ago (along with Baxter which is parallel). If I remember correctly Dave rode this hill 11-12 times which is quite amazing. Mt bike...
John Summerson
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Mar 9, 2005 4:00 pm
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... Way to go, John! Some people think the east facing side of Baxter (on the Echo Park side) is steeper than Fargo. I don't think I've ever riden any...
I put my inclinometer on Baxter and got 30% while Fargo was 32-33% so I think Fargo is a bit steeper (it certainly looks steeper as well). I have heard that...
John Summerson
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Mar 9, 2005 7:05 pm
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Is Baxter *wider* than Fargo? I have found that a narrow road at a particular gradient looks steeper when looking up the road than a wide road of the same...
They are the same width (also essentially the same length). If you stand at the bottom of both you can see that Fargo gains a tad more elevation (borne out by...
John Summerson
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Mar 9, 2005 7:30 pm
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Anyone have suggestions on what I should eat before and during my Fargo Street hill climb ride, which is this weekend? The hill is short, it's steep, and I...
Every cyclist has their own "fix" or preference, but I personally think that what to drink will be more important than what you eat. I started using "Amino...
... Hi Dave Nige White and Brian Tomlin have specialised in this kind of effort so my two penn'orth is just to warn you not to eat too much which is the...
... Hi Dave Nige White and Brian Tomlin have specialised in this kind of effort so my two penn'orth is just to warn you not to eat too much which is the...
i've had some success with macaroni noodles for breakfast.....dont cook them too soft though....i believe al dente is the correct Italian term. I understand...
... I think that you just need to make sure you are full of carbs in the days leading up to the ride. It will be an endurance ride - do what you normally do....
The Fargo Street Hill Climb is over. The idea is to make it up the hill without stopping. But there have been a few years when riders have tried to make more...
Hi Dave Congatulations on a great ride. From the narrative it was very exciting and it's just a shame you were beaten by one ascent. But this was real...
I would like to introduce the "Southern Appalachian Road Climbs" web site, at this temporary address. http://webpages.charter.net/fobusek/sarc_intro.htm This...
I'll be taking a holiday in August in Artimino which is a village between Prato and Empoli, near Firenze. Does anyone know of any clubs in the area which have...
Hi Frank I spent just a few minutes looking at your site, but that was enough to be impressed by the presentation and content. It is really the users, not...
... Excellent start, should be useful for my occasional business trips to Greenville, SC. Brian Brian DeSousa Orange, California, USA http://briandesousa.com/...
Thanks Brian. I really appreciate the feedback. Yes, I'm feeling good about the start. I would like to do a huge cosmetic overhaul and find a better way to...
Francois. Thanks!!! Thanks for the encouragement. I had hesitated several times to let groups know....and this KOM site has offered the most feedback. I...
FranK, I'll add my compliments on the website. Now, as for other cyclists, have you ridden with my friend Fred, who moved down to Asheville last year? He's a...
Hey Nate! You need to come down here and do the Cashiers ride! Fred keeps talking about you, but I'm waiting to meet you. Fred totally drops me on the...
Frank, Fred learned quite a bit during the years he was here in NJ. Once he was able to surpass his teacher on the climbs it was time for the grasshopper to ...
Nate, Fred took 1st in his age group and 3rd overall. I will find out my position tomorrow if they list it. I think that I improved a whole minute from last...
... Seems strange doesn't it? The rest of us in the flat lands would give our eye teeth to be able to ride these rides out our front door and those who can...
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