The thing about maps is, you really can't tell how inhumane a route might be. Even if it's a topographical map, what do all those little lines really tell you in terms of leg burn and lung capacity? Not much (to me, anyway). Second time out to the fire roads in the new year ended in abject failure probably 100 vertical feet from the summit (probably another 1/2 mile of road). It was really cold and my chest was starting to get tight. Rather than getting the inhaler out and pushing on (and risking my lungs -- I hate having asthma), decided to try again later.
Darnit.
Total Ride:
4.5 miles (half dirt)
500 ft. climb
Commentary from an overweight yet under-motivated mixologist.
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