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Low-Key Hillclimbs 2008 #3: Quimby Road
When last I climbed up Quimby Road in San Jose, it was during training for the 2007 Death Ride. A very difficult climb it was, with 18% switchbacks! And, we still had yet to do Mt. Hamilton that day! Today, … Continue reading
Low-Key Hillclimbs 2008 #1: Montebello Road
The 2008 Low-Key Hillclimbs started today with the usual climb up Montebello. Unlike the last two ascents up 5.3 mile road in Cupertino, the weather was decidedly cooler and wetter. Rain threatened the start of the race and only began … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Exercise
Tagged Cupertino, Cycling, Exercise, LKHC, Low-Key Hillclimbs, Montebello Road
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Bike Safety – Accident in Mexico
This photo really pissed me off when I saw it this morning after waking up in Providence, Rhode Island. An American drunk driver, apparently asleep at the wheel, plowed into several cyclists during a race in Mexico, killing one and … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Rants
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RIP, Sheldon Brown
Cycling aficionados mourn the passing of Sheldon Brown. I never met the man, but I am very familiar with his website and his cycling tips and techniques. His online gear calculator helped me understand the mystery of my road bikes … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
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Low-Key Hillclimbs 2007 #6: Welch Creek
Weeks before, I signed up to coordinate Week 6 of the Low-Key Hillclimb Series up Welch Creek Road. Three weeks prior to the race, I drove up the climb with COBA member, David B., and remarked how glad I was … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Journal
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Low-Key Hillclimbs 2007 #5: Hwy 84/WOLH
In Week 5 of the Low-Key Hillclimbs Series we did a time trial up the backside of Highway 84 and West Old Honda road. After volunteering for the previous week, I was eager to get back onto the saddle and … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Journal
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Low-Key Hillclimbs 2007 #4: Mt. Diablo
Maybe I should stick with cycling photography instead of cycling itself. Since I’ve been sick this week, I decided to trade in my bike for my camera for Week 4 of Low-Key Hillclimbs up the southern slopes of Mt. Diablo. … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Journal
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Low Key Hillclimbs 2007 #3: Bohlman-On Orbit
Bohlman-On Orbit. The name alone sounds daunting. I was dreading it last year when it was rained out, and I was dreading it last week. The climb certainly lived up to its reputation. Following a late night at my Stanford … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Journal
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Low-Key Hillclimbs 2007 #2: King’s Mountain
For the second week, the Low-Key Hillclimb Series tackled King’s Mountain. In all of my years of cycling, I’ve only climbed King’s Mountain four times, and all of them were done this year. People typically have a favorite between Old … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Death Ride, Exercise, Journal
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Low-Key Hillclimbs 2007 #1: Montebello Road
Now that was much better. The Low-Key Hillclimbs are back for 2007! Once again, the series began with a return visit to the slopes of Montebello Road last Saturday. In last year’s ride, I suffered greatly, having went out too … Continue reading