Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Saturday, August 11, 2007
There's No Place Like Home
Hey all,
So we're done with all the cycling of the trip having arrived in Fredericksburg, but that doesnt mean that there is nothing left to read on this blog. Soon we will post the most super awesome wrap-up post of all time, replete with pictures, awards, and more. Stay tuned for that within about a week's time.
Tall Man Out.
So we're done with all the cycling of the trip having arrived in Fredericksburg, but that doesnt mean that there is nothing left to read on this blog. Soon we will post the most super awesome wrap-up post of all time, replete with pictures, awards, and more. Stay tuned for that within about a week's time.
Tall Man Out.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Oh Yeah, Back in Good Ole VA
Well, yesterday every one's four favorite cyclists crossed over the border into Virginia thus making true our blog url. West Virginia really made us earn the right to get home, we all agreed that yesterday was the most technically challenging day of riding for the entire trip.
We set out from Elkins, WV with the hope of making it just 60 miles to Monterey, VA. Fortunately, on the way out of Elkins we saw a topographical map of our proposed route, so there were no surprises. We were warmed up by about 20 miles of rolling hills then the tough stuff began. First, 4 miles at 9%, then a 4 miles at 8% , then a pair of 2 mile 8% ascents. For those of you who aren't familiar with the percent grade system, 1% = roughly 52 vertical feet per mile. So on that first climb, we ascended roughly 1800 vertical feet in 4 miles, by far the longest steep climb of the trip (Logan's pass was 12 miles at 6%, a comparably easy ascent). Lucky for us, the rest of the trip is through towns where we have an abundance of places to stay. No more camping for us!
So in high spirits we are headed to Staunton today, just 45 miles east of Monterey and with only 2 significant climbs. I can't properly convey how excited we all are to finally be back in Virginia and to be so close to completing what has really been the trip of a lifetime. From Staunton to Charlottesville, from Charlottesville to Fred Vegas. We can't wait to see you all.
SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS
Tall Man Out.
We set out from Elkins, WV with the hope of making it just 60 miles to Monterey, VA. Fortunately, on the way out of Elkins we saw a topographical map of our proposed route, so there were no surprises. We were warmed up by about 20 miles of rolling hills then the tough stuff began. First, 4 miles at 9%, then a 4 miles at 8% , then a pair of 2 mile 8% ascents. For those of you who aren't familiar with the percent grade system, 1% = roughly 52 vertical feet per mile. So on that first climb, we ascended roughly 1800 vertical feet in 4 miles, by far the longest steep climb of the trip (Logan's pass was 12 miles at 6%, a comparably easy ascent). Lucky for us, the rest of the trip is through towns where we have an abundance of places to stay. No more camping for us!
So in high spirits we are headed to Staunton today, just 45 miles east of Monterey and with only 2 significant climbs. I can't properly convey how excited we all are to finally be back in Virginia and to be so close to completing what has really been the trip of a lifetime. From Staunton to Charlottesville, from Charlottesville to Fred Vegas. We can't wait to see you all.
SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS
Tall Man Out.
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