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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. -- terry morse - Undiscovered Country Tours - http://udctours.com |
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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. -- terry morse - Undiscovered Country Tours - http://udctours.com |
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