Park City Point-to-Point

Runs with Scissors

Runs with Scissors

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Gawd, I wish I could...

Registration apparently sells out in 5 minutes. Available tomorrow night at 7 pm MST.

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I'm not posting it in Trailhead because I'd die trying.
 
That's a monster ride. A race for the bucket list, I'd say. I've done part of the route (Armstrong to Mid-Mountain to Canyons) and can vouch for the epicness of it (in fact, IMBA has that 18 miles alone listed as an Epic). Problem is, it would be tough to race just because you'd want to stop and admire the scenery. The climb up Armstrong is a pretty good grind, and it STARTS at about 7000 feet above sea level. But for some reason, singletrack through Aspens takes a lot of the hurt away.

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That's a bit much for me right now.

Truth be told... I press my seat lever so I can sit down while riding down meadows in Aliso Wood Canyons, hahahah
 
Black Licorice said:
Truth be told... I press my seat lever so I can sit down while riding down meadows in Aliso Wood Canyons, hahahah
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He really does! (But he's hauling the mail when he does it. I dare you to keep up).
 
Runs with Scissors said:
Gawd, I wish I could...

Registration apparently sells out in 5 minutes. Available tomorrow night at 7 pm MST.

<a class="postlink" href="https://pcpp.athlete360.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">https://pcpp.athlete360.com/</a>

I'm not posting it in Trailhead because I'd die trying.
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Finally - an endurance race that sounds worthwhile! No fireroads, no paved roads. Lots and lots and lots of pristine and challenging singletrack in the aspens. Now about that 12,000' of climbing (at 8000-10,000' of altitude)...

C'mon guys, who's gonna be the hero?
 
herzalot said:
Black Licorice said:
Truth be told... I press my seat lever so I can sit down while riding down meadows in Aliso Wood Canyons, hahahah
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He really does! (But he's hauling the mail when he does it. I dare you to keep up).
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I have a new goal (need to find the goal thread to update) to get in better climbing shape! Join me Herz! Let's try and see what this 5,000' of altitude days are like!

Sometimes I want to throw on my lycra bib, jump on my road bike, and find a hill that just keeps going up at a steady grade to see just how far I can ride without stopping. However, I'd hate to have to ride down any hill on a road bike.

12,000' of climbing at that altitude is amazing! That's like 5 whiting -luge- whiting loops in one day, haha.
 
Black Licorice said:
herzalot said:
Black Licorice said:
Truth be told... I press my seat lever so I can sit down while riding down meadows in Aliso Wood Canyons, hahahah
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He really does! (But he's hauling the mail when he does it. I dare you to keep up).
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I have a new goal (need to find the goal thread to update) to get in better climbing shape! Join me Herz! Let's try and see what this 5,000' of altitude days are like!

Sometimes I want to throw on my lycra bib, jump on my road bike, and find a hill that just keeps going up at a steady grade to see just how far I can ride without stopping. However, I'd hate to have to ride down any hill on a road bike.

12,000' of climbing at that altitude is amazing! That's like 5 whiting -luge- whiting loops in one day, haha.
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I've seen Herz posting about his recent rides, and he mentions climbing quite often. I think he's really a closet climber...
 
Black Licorice said:
Sometimes I want to throw on my lycra bib, jump on my road bike, and find a hill that just keeps going up at a steady grade to see just how far I can ride without stopping.
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Do Hwy 39 from Azusa to Angeles Crest. Roughly 25 miles, 6,600 feet elevation gain. Longest sustained climb in California, and one of the toughest in the US. (See toughascent.com). Some of this, along with GMR and Baldy Ski Lifts, is part of the AMGEN Tour of California.
 
Black Licorice said:
herzalot said:
Black Licorice said:
Truth be told... I press my seat lever so I can sit down while riding down meadows in Aliso Wood Canyons, hahahah
Click to expand...

He really does! (But he's hauling the mail when he does it. I dare you to keep up).
Click to expand...

I have a new goal (need to find the goal thread to update) to get in better climbing shape! Join me Herz! Let's try and see what this 5,000' of altitude days are like!

Sometimes I want to throw on my lycra bib, jump on my road bike, and find a hill that just keeps going up at a steady grade to see just how far I can ride without stopping. However, I'd hate to have to ride down any hill on a road bike.

12,000' of climbing at that altitude is amazing! That's like 5 whiting -luge- whiting loops in one day, haha.
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Live Oak in O'Neill to Dreaded in Whiting to Harding to Santiago Peak gives you just under 7,000 feet in 26 miles. Who's in? :D
 
Faust29 said:
I've seen Herz posting about his recent rides, and he mentions climbing quite often. I think he's really a closet climber...
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I mention climbing because I am congratulating myself for racking up such impressive numbers as 2400' or (gulp) 3000'. I mention climbing because it hurts - a lot. I get no thrill from long climbs, and only a moderate sense of satisfaction. I am proud that I can climb Mathis all the way to Top of the World without stopping, but I can't do it in less than 25 minutes - at least not on a 30# 26er built for the downs, carrying a backpack full of tools, supplies and water. I was never able to run more than 2 miles in my life, although I could play a 90 minute soccer game as a center midfielder. I am not wired for long periods of boring exertion. I understand it in others on an intellectual level, and I admire it, but I do not feel it, and definitely do not crave it.

I do other things in the closet... :oops:
 
herzalot said:
Faust29 said:
I've seen Herz posting about his recent rides, and he mentions climbing quite often. I think he's really a closet climber...
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I am not wired for long periods of boring exertion. I understand it in others on an intellectual level, and I admire it, but I do not feel it, and definitely do not crave it.
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Where i come from... dem are fighten words
 
For some odd reason I'm actually at the point where climbing is enjoyable in a lot in instances.
Climbing more a better than in the past, and I'll be happy when I'm able to climb 4k and still be able to walk afterwards!
 
Danimal said:
For some odd reason I'm actually at the point where climbing is enjoyable in a lot in instances.
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Come over to the dark side. Ride your MTB up long stretches of asphalt, and parry snide remarks from the roadies you pass. Tell them yes, you have a road bike, but you needed a decent workout for a change.

And even better, when fun dirt diverges from the asphalt (think lower Monroe Truck Trail & GMR, or Central Camp/007 from Road 274) you can head on up it and smile the smile of the contented rider.
 
Excuse me, but the term "dark side" is a registered trademark belonging to the opposite pull of gravity. The dark side officially (and henceforth) refers to steep trails, full-face helmets, goggles, rugged shorts, body armor, features, drops, berms, shuttle trucks, chairlifts etc. It is referred to as the dark side because it is giving into temptation rather than being a roadie on dirt.

On the other hand, I can see your desire to call the climbing life "the dark side" because it does resemble my interpretation of hell. :twisted:

:wave:

EDITORS NOTE: I am being deliberately provocative for fun. I love all of my MtB brethren (and sistahgirls) equally! Well, actually, I prefer the MtB sistahs if lycra shorts are in the equation.
 
Runs with Scissors said:
Danimal said:
For some odd reason I'm actually at the point where climbing is enjoyable in a lot in instances.
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Come over to the dark side. Ride your MTB up long stretches of asphalt, and parry snide remarks from the roadies you pass. Tell them yes, you have a road bike, but you needed a decent workout for a change.

And even better, when fun dirt diverges from the asphalt (think lower Monroe Truck Trail & GMR, or Central Camp/007 from Road 274) you can head on up it and smile the smile of the contented rider.
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My 62 miler a few weeks ago was a fun ride... But the absolute best part was catching and passing a group of 12 roadies going up Glenn Ranch Road to Whiting. I used to be able to pick off just the slow fat ones at the end of the pack. :D

Sounds like the dark side to me... Although a literary analysis would probably favor Herr Herz's argument more.
 
***Rant Alert***

Lord save us all from literary analysis. The downfall of every English department everywhere. Destroy the story to "understand" and parse the plot, and not only kill but rend asunder any possible interest in reading just for the pleasure of going somewhere without leaving your seat.

***Rant concluded.***

You may now return to your regularly scheduled aches and pains.
 
Ha!

The Dark side is what I've call the road bike for ages. And I have one. I like riding on the dark side but seldom get out on it. Dirt is so much more fun.
The hardcore DH crowd will have to pick a different title.

I'm guessing that I'm probably one of the roadies Faust passed at some point, beating me in a race I didn't know I was in! Not that it would have made any difference at all.. :oops:


And please, no literary analysis. :lol:
 
The ride sounds sublime. Shouldering up with a pack of mooks sounds like a way to totally ruin it.

Is there a map or track of the route?
 
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