On Saturday I did a fairly short ride, but it was my first major mountain ride. Southwest of Denver is Deer Creek Canyon and the ride up it is very popular. It is nine miles of pretty much straight up. Parts are fairly moderate in slope, but other parts are a good pull. The organizers of RTR had indicated that you should be able to do a 10 mile uphill at about a 5-6 degree slope. Though not quite 10 miles, I think this was about the type of uphill they were talking about and I managed it in good shape. Still smiling at the top!
Monday, April 16, 2012
Deer Creek Canyon
On Saturday I did a fairly short ride, but it was my first major mountain ride. Southwest of Denver is Deer Creek Canyon and the ride up it is very popular. It is nine miles of pretty much straight up. Parts are fairly moderate in slope, but other parts are a good pull. The organizers of RTR had indicated that you should be able to do a 10 mile uphill at about a 5-6 degree slope. Though not quite 10 miles, I think this was about the type of uphill they were talking about and I managed it in good shape. Still smiling at the top!
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