See the ripples on the surface of Uvas Reservoir? See the direction of travel? Embrace the headwind. Today's route was uncharacteristically flat, climbing a scant 2,220 feet over 66 miles. The wind made up for that. [By the way, if climbing some 2000 feet does not sound flat to you, well ... you're not from around here, are you?]Heading up Croy Road, the aftermath of last winter's massive slide was still in evidence. While there is no imminent danger now that the hillside is dry, it did look quite menacing.
Given the modest amount of climbing, I was able to sustain a pace that kept me from straggling too far behind the group—despite the occasional photographic indulgence.
Our route also included a stretch of Hecker Pass Highway (aiyeee!). The highlight of that segment—apart from living to tell the tale—was a most colorful flower farm.
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> if climbing some 2000 feet does not sound flat
ReplyDelete> to you, well ... you're not from around here,
> are you?
Har. Reminds me of the first Levi's Gran Fondo, which attracted riders from all over the country. Never saw so many folks walking on a century ride!