Holy Jim, San Juan? September 23rd?

MattB said:
What did I get myself into? Maybe there's a reason I haven't done this ride beforeo_O
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It this spot here at mile 12.3 :

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Cougar said:
Okay, it sounds like I have wife clearance.

I'm going to be slow on the climbs. So anyone that doesn't think they have what it takes - COME BE MY BUDDY. (@Cornholio I'm looking at you) Especially looking at that rider list, I'm easily going to be double digit minutes behind the others on the LHJ climb. My best climb up LHJ is 1:40, and I'm going to be closer to 2hr than I'm gonna be to 1:40 Saturday. I'll go faster once we make it across MD to the top of Trabuco :p But until then, I'll be sweeping heh. (And again, if y'all drop me, it's okay. I know my way, and I know I can do the ride - even on base mileage that I might only have atm)
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Unfortunately I can't really leave my wife with the kid for too long since she isn't supposed to be lifting him or be on her feet much at all. I also haven't ridden MTB since my weird heart issue ride and go to the doctor today. I'd be out of gas by the time we just get to the TH anyways.
 
Faust29 said:
The elevation isn’t bad... Same as the first mile of Harding. It’s the baby head sized rocks.

With a granny gear, you can spin up it. @mike and Amy cleared it last time.
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I've ridden up it - without stopping or walking, after climbing Holy Jim. Sure I cramped about 3 miles later, but that's par for my course, after 3000-3500'. I am certain that if you do not tell the newcomers that they are now riding "the wall" that many will be "in the zone" or too busy socializing to even notice. Especially those with a big ol' pie plate with teeth on the rear of their bikes. :thumbsup:
 
herzalot said:
I've ridden up it - without stopping or walking, after climbing Holy Jim. Sure I cramped about 3 miles later, but that's par for my course, after 3000-3500'. I am certain that if you do not tell the newcomers that they are now riding "the wall" that many will be "in the zone" or too busy socializing to even notice. Especially those with a big ol' pie plate with teeth on the rear of their bikes. :thumbsup:
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It's "better" now, but it was in bad shape after the rains last winter... The rain brought all of the rock down onto the road, and made it worse than the Modjeska section after Four Corners. Yes- I know you clean that one, too. Superman! :p
 
mike said:
High of 70° in the foothills – sounds pretty good :thumbsup:
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Upper 40s at the top of Black Star last night. :thumbsup: It could be quite chilly heading up the wash and the lower sections of Holy Jim under the switchbacks. I'll probably bring the windbreaker just in case, as I am a complete wimp now. Too many years in Florida ruined me. It's irreversible. :p

Just throwing this out there for the guys who like to ride half naked.
 
herzalot said:
I've ridden up it - without stopping or walking, after climbing Holy Jim. Sure I cramped about 3 miles later, but that's par for my course, after 3000-3500'. I am certain that if you do not tell the newcomers that they are now riding "the wall" that many will be "in the zone" or too busy socializing to even notice. Especially those with a big ol' pie plate with teeth on the rear of their bikes. :thumbsup:
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So you are coming then? :D
 
I would love to catch a ride w/ the gang, especially after having to miss the GE extravaganza:( But I have done this loop a few times before and my legs just are'nt quite ready for that HJ & MD climb yet (The Wall is a brutal climb!). Will be hitting Strawberry Peak in the San Gabes instead.
 
SnakeCharmer said:
LOL! Actually, my Niece works there so she gave me her employee discount. SCORE, big time!!!
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But, think of the poor stockholders!

Sad that the employee only gets 10%. The discount at Road Runner Sports I think we 25%? It was near at cost.

Faust29 said:
@Anyone Else?
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I'm a maybe right now. Need to check with the wife. If I do I will be in my Neighborhood Cyclery jersey.
 
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