Today is the big day. 110 miles, starting with Crawford Notch at around mile 20. It’s a tough day. Still, it’s a beautiful day, highs in the upper 70′s to low 80′s, low humidity and full sun. Be on the lookout for moose.
Tonight is Norwich College in Northfield Vermont, and everyone was thrilled they finally have their new cafeteria finished. For the last two years, it’s been a makeshift cafeteria in the cellar under the gym. TOP TIP: Never get between a cycling and food.
But it really is a very tough day. Estimates are roughly about 5000 According to a GPS, there was 8200 feet of climbing, with most of it coming towards the end of the day (Crawford Notch notwithstanding). The climb into Orange, VT is particularly memorable.
Tomorrow is shorter.
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GPS data of the days ride at this URL:
http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/6284006
8,200 feet elevation gain
That was a long ride. I started to feel it after the 3rd rest stop. If you look at the elevation profile it is not surprising.
Michael Foley
michael01612@hotmail.com
Michael, what was your number?
Oh, and congratulations on your award!!
18.
Next year I will reconsider wearing my helmet at breakfast.