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Old July 18th 06, 05:05 PM posted to rec.bicycles.racing,rec.bicycles.rides
Terry Morse
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Default Triple Bypass compared to Markleeville Death Ride

"* * Chas" wrote:

How about these:

Wolf Creek Pass on US 160 east of Pagosa Springs, 10,850 feet at a 6.5%
grade. It's still on my to-do list.


That looks nice, do you know the vertical gain?


Independence Pass, Leadville-Twin Lakes to Aspen, 12,095 feet, 32 miles.


I've done that in both directions. The section between Leadville and
Twin Lakes is pretty flat, but the climb between Aspen and Twin
Lakes is great. I prefer and out-and-back from Aspen to Twin Lakes.
Aspen to Brekenridge is a nice all-day ride, too.
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Old July 18th 06, 05:13 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech,rec.bicycles.racing,rec.bicycles.rides
Terry Morse
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Default Triple Bypass compared to Markleeville Death Ride

"Jay Beattie" wrote:

It looks like they have changed the course a bit since the last time I
did it. No Luther Pass and no Pacific Grade, which was counted as part
of the back side of Ebbets on the 1994 six pass Death Ride the
Thirteenth. You went past Hermit Valley and about half way up Pacific
Grade and then turned around. There is one pitch from the east where
you hit a hairpin and basically look straight in to the grade like you
are climbing a ladder.


I think you're describing this hairpin on Pacific Grade:

http://tinyurl.com/rp4xd

Here's the view from above:

http://tinyurl.com/ndyq6

If you climb it in the saddle, it's hard to keep the front wheel on
the pavement. If you climb it in the saddle while taking photos with
one hand, it's even more tricky.
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