On the Rise…
Posted by Cesar Gonzalez on Jun 03, 2008 . (3) Comments • Permalink
Yesterday we began climbing a mountain which we won’t finish climbing until tomorrow. If I remember correctly from the Transamerica route description, this 70-mile climb along the Lochsa River in Idaho is the longest continuous climb of the whole trip, though putting it like that makes it sound more difficult than it is. If you take a 4,000 foot climb and spread it over 70 miles, you don’t really notice you’re climbing. However, there is a steep bit coming up tomorrow.
We’ve averaged over 50 miles a day for the last few days. Gaby and I have much better endurance on the bikes lately, which is a rewarding feeling after 3 weeks of on-the-road training. For two people that started as non-cyclists, we’ve come a long way.
| Ride Summary | |
|---|---|
| Trip Leg | Knife Edge Campsite to Powell, Idaho |
| Mileage | 52.8 miles |
| Cumulative Climb | 2300 feet |
| Time on the Road | 7.5 hours |
| Weather | Cold, then drizzly. |
| Spent the Night | Camped at the Powell Lodge |
Hey Cesar!
Thanks for the postcards. We miss you extra.
We signed our lease this weekend. We’ll be in John’s building. How convenient is that!
Thanks for keeping the blog. It’s great to read about your adventures while I’m stuck sitting at a desk listening to terrible music for fall fashion ads and back to school sales.....
Traverse away, my tasty friend!
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How exciting!! You guys will be minutes away and we can go out in downtown Culver City ALL the time. Congrats, and may this move prove to be stable and long.
Thanks for the encouraging words, we’ll keep the posts coming!
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