Harding Hill Repeats

[mike]

I like to think of it as Joplin/Luge laps. Once I tried doing two laps – it worked out. So what's the logical step forward??

My ride to the start @ Cook's adds ~12 miles and a little elevation.

1 lap: 40.2/5,864
2 laps: 63.9/10,622
3 laps: 87.6/15,280

@Grego thinks the testing rides are best done solo, I agree. So you won't see options 2 and 3 in Trailhead. But, anyone can get in on this new, exciting Downcountry bandwagon! Just head out for a long ride and be sure that you descend something technical and fun. Try it and see what the new rage is all about!

 

[Obsidian]

I like to think of it as Joplin/Luge laps. Once I tried doing two laps – it worked out. So what's the logical step forward??

My ride to the start @ Cook's adds ~12 miles and a little elevation.

1 lap: 40.2/5,864
2 laps: 63.9/10,622
3 laps: 87.6/15,280

@Grego thinks the testing rides are best done solo, I agree. So you won't see options 2 and 3 in Trailhead. But, anyone can get in on this new, exciting Downcountry bandwagon! Just head out for a long ride and be sure that you descend something technical and fun. Try it and see what the new rage is all about!

I do not even know where Harding is, nor do I want to.

 

[Faust29]

I don’t see the original post getting much traction… Not with this crowd.

I’ve done double Motorway… Double Joplin, like you did, would be rough.

 

[mike]

I don’t see the original post getting much traction… Not with this crowd.

I’ve done double Motorway… Double Joplin, like you did, would be rough.

Rough is pretty relative, though. Riders who constantly crush big circuits at elevation on narrow, techie ST (and who know the Santa Anas) would have a decided edge. The double is do-able without lights.

 

[Faust29]

I'm going to be the oddball in my thinking... I've done maybe 2o rides in the 10,000 foot range (+/- 1000), or what I call "my upper limit". Only a couple have been solo.

I like the "normal" solo ride, but when it comes to pushing the envelope, I prefer company...

 

[Runs with Scissors]

I'm with @mike on this one. Pushing the envelope (distance/elevation gain) in a ride, I don't want anyone else around.

 

[mtnbikej]

So I kinda see this as similar to Harding/Bedford/ITT.....

the 2nd climb up Harding would suck...just like the climb up ITT.

 

[herzalot]

I'm in!!!!

Jason, can I borrow that singlespeed again?

 

[Obsidian]

I do feel like I could do some climbing damage on a 22 pound bike. One day ... perhaps.

 

[mtnbikej]

I do feel like I could do some climbing damage on a 22 pound bike. One day ... perhaps.

I wish...the SS is about 26-27 lbs. I think.

 

[Faust29]

I do feel like I could do some climbing damage on a 22 pound bike. One day ... perhaps.

The last time I weighed mine, it was north of 30 pounds.

I’d guess it’s around 28 right now.

 

[herzalot]

The last time I weighed mine, it was north of 30 pounds.

I’d guess it’s around 28 right now.

I'm guessing your new 170 mm front 0 mm back bike will be super light!

 

[Obsidian]

I'm guessing your new 170 mm front 0 mm back bike will be super light!

I do not trust either of them. Those singlespeed's are 22 pounds at most.

 

[mike]

Ouch, weighing the stiff bikes...ti won't save you, I'm at 27-28 with one gear, the Krampus was 30 with no squish and carbon.

With a FS bike my second Joplin lap felt much harder. I can imagine that being somewhat amplified on a hardtail. Full Squish Pansy Mode for me on anything long and rough.

 

[Faust29]

Ouch, weighing the stiff bikes...ti won't save you, I'm at 27-28 with one gear, the Krampus was 30 with no squish and carbon.

With a FS bike my second Joplin lap felt much harder. I can imagine that being somewhat amplified on a hardtail. Full Squish Pansy Mode for me on anything long and rough.

The company that made my latest purchase also has a titanium option... And the weights are very close...

My baby should be leaving Belgium on an airplane shortly.