The Fall Death Valley Double Century Route, starting at Furnace Creek, going out to Stovepipe Wells, then on up to Scotty’s Castle, and then north/northeast to Hwy 95 in Nevada for the turn around point, returning to Scotty’s Castle, then … Continue reading
A 153 mile route, passing by Lake Pleasant, New River, Joy Ranch Rd, Spur Cross Ranch, Double Canyon Ranch, Carefree Towers / Tonto Hills, the climbs of Dynamite and Jomax, and the Hills of Via Linda. 6,000 feet of climbing … Continue reading
Though hobbled at the moment, I’ve had a successful cycling year already, having completed my goal of finishing three double centuries in California (Hemet, Davis, and the Grand Tour) during the spring and early summer, and thus won the right … Continue reading
The Grand Tour Double, Lowland Route, 2011 edition, put on by the L.A. Wheelman Club, touted as America’s oldest double century. The Lowland Route, pictured here, goes from Malibu, (starting right across from Pepperdine University), and makes its way along the Pacific … Continue reading
Another double century under my belt, this time the Davis Double. With the exception of a sore back, all went well. While apparently in previous years the riders suffered mightily under stifling heat, this year, the weather was as good … Continue reading
Summaries of conversations I hear all the time: Conversation #1 First Person: “I’m doing an Ironman next weekend.” Second Person: “Wow! That’s awesome. Good luck!” Conversation #2 First Person: “I’m doing a double century next weekend.” Second Person: “That’s just crazy.” … Continue reading
April 16, 2011 — A magical day on the Hemet Double Well, that was one fine ride I just completed: the Hemet Double Century in Hemet, CA. I had a magical day, feeling good the whole way. My legs seemed … Continue reading
Though I’d been toying with the idea the past few weeks, in a spur of the moment decision, I signed up for the Hemet Double Century, just two weekends away. Yeah, I know, a bit crazy. Going out on group … Continue reading
This year, the folks at Team Evergreen have added an extra day to their annual July Triple Bypass ride in Colorado. The usual Saturday route goes west from Evergreen to Avon (just west of Vail), but this year, on Sunday, … Continue reading
Try Death Valley again. I thought so … Signed up for the Spring Death Valley Double Century yesterday, put on by AdventureCorps. I’ve had this ride on my mind ever since I wasn’t able to finish last time. My only problems … Continue reading