I reaffirmed my membership in the mile high club today (Friday). Did it solo this time.
I figured since the CMW crew is busy riding not-Downieville today that I should make up for that and do a proper ride myself.
I think I was in better shape last year. My legs felt heavy during the last three miles of the climb (about 1000 vertical feet to go). Had to stop and rest briefly three times during the last three miles so the legs could recover. I don’t remember the legs feeling like that last year. But I also took fewer rests this year and I think the pace was faster.
For the climb
19.3 miles
2 hours 37 minutes moving time (according to the cycle computer)
3 hours 1 minute total time