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Lake Hills Reserve climb.
Peaking at 9%!
I've been using bikely.com to map my bike routes. But mapmyride.com will actually tell you what grade your climb is. I can't believe my Lake Hills route hits 9%!, no wonder I have to zig zag my way to the top. Click the image to the right to see the bigger picture.
Bahati Foundation
Got a chance to meet this dude briefly. It looks like the only thing bigger than his afro is his heart. Props.
Discover more at Bahatifoundation.org
2010 Tour of California. Stage 6
Pasadena to Big Bear route drawn on Bikely. Pain train anyone? Ouch!
I'm planning on being at the finish line at Snow Summit. I go there during the winter to snowboard, now is my chance to see it during the summer. The LA time trial the very next day (Stage 7) looks awesome too. Maybe I'll get to go there to work the stage? We'll see...
Here are other links to the TOC and Stage 6.
All about the details
I am a fan of subtle, understated and underrated style. You know; tonal color combos, matte on gloss, or gloss on matte, discreet graphic details, hidden embellishments, and look-closer-and-you-will-discover-more, type of design.
95% of cycling apparel on the market are obnoxious and full of ugly logos. They're made for professionals with team sponsors. And I am not a pro, nor do I want to advertise a brand I have no association with. A moving billboard? No thank you.
That's why I dig Rapha. They care about the details.
This sticker seals the plastic bag their tees and jerseys are shipped in. To the laymen, it looks like a frosted cake with a candle on top? But to a real roadie, this simple illustration means so much more. Mont Ventoux anyone?
Finally, a proper pair of shoes.
Mavic Zxellium, in yellow of course. Would you buy a Ferrari in any other color than rosso corsa? Didn't think so.
