Torture 2000

Yesterday Rob, Vaughn Hughes, Trevor Fisher, and I went for a 33 mi ride that we named Torture 2000 (2,000 for the total number of feet of climbing in the route). We came up with the name "Torture" midway through the route. We started at the Albertsons near our house and went over the hills north of our place to Rte 30 via Logie Trail, and then back over the hills via McNamee, Skyline, and Springville. The craziest parts of the ride were the first major descent, which had to be made with both brakes on, because of the wet and windy road. The other crazy part was the ascent back over the hills on the way home. It was so steep (I think over 20% gradient in some places), that I wound up riding switchbacks up some parts because I was so beat down. However, the final descent was spectacular (long straight stretches) and I was able to get up to 40 mph. The day was perfect for riding (cool and overcast). Below is the our route (with elevation) and above is a photo of the group (L-R, Vaughn, Trevor, me, Rob).