Sunday, June 17, 2012

Guanella Pass Hill Climb

Hi everyone, Dean here.  My nationals overload was pretty intense.  A mountain bike race in New Mexico Saturday, 100 mile ride Sunday (http://app.strava.com/rides/10536014) a full week of hard rides and the Guanella Pass Hill Climb.  It is west of Denver and begins in the town of Georgetown at 8500 feet.  Guanella Pass (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanella_Pass).  3200 feet of climbing in 12 miles.  Climb tops out at 11699 feet.  I have been riding really strong going into nationals this next week and this race was a huge confidence booster.  Even though there aren't any mountain passes in Augusta, GA, 5th place in any P12 race is a motivator.  I am ready to bring home the gold at junior nationals this week for Team Specialized!
 
Summit of Guanella Pass (Mt. Bierstadt in the background is 14,000 feet)

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