Holy Jim, San Juan? September 23rd?

It this spot here at mile 12.3 :

 

6.4% ain't bad...
/s

 

That wall hurts but not as bad as Burkhart climb Mikie.

 

Yeah, looks to be 573 feet of gain in a mile.

 

It's not 6.4%...

 

Do you know the gain on Burkhardt? The only time I rode the Wall, I remember it being loose, making it that much harder.

 

It's more than 6.4%, or at least it felt like it!

 

The elevation isn’t bad... Same as the first mile of Harding. It’s the baby head sized rocks.

With a granny gear, you can spin up it. @mike and Amy cleared it last time.

 

Unfortunately I can't really leave my wife with the kid for too long since she isn't supposed to be lifting him or be on her feet much at all. I also haven't ridden MTB since my weird heart issue ride and go to the doctor today. I'd be out of gas by the time we just get to the TH anyways.

 

I've ridden up it - without stopping or walking, after climbing Holy Jim. Sure I cramped about 3 miles later, but that's par for my course, after 3000-3500'. I am certain that if you do not tell the newcomers that they are now riding "the wall" that many will be "in the zone" or too busy socializing to even notice. Especially those with a big ol' pie plate with teeth on the rear of their bikes.

 

You won't even notice the wall. Actually, that's wrong. You'll notice it at the time, but you won't remember it later. It's a common occurrence when you have low blood sugar and are hallucinating.

 

I wish I could make it but I am going to be a "family man" this Saturday.

Enjoy las moscas at the top of LHJ.

 

It's "better" now, but it was in bad shape after the rains last winter... The rain brought all of the rock down onto the road, and made it worse than the Modjeska section after Four Corners. Yes- I know you clean that one, too. Superman!

 

Why do I always have to be gone for the good rides.

 

High of 70° in the foothills – sounds pretty good

 

Are you going to be joining us Mike?

 

Upper 40s at the top of Black Star last night. It could be quite chilly heading up the wash and the lower sections of Holy Jim under the switchbacks. I'll probably bring the windbreaker just in case, as I am a complete wimp now. Too many years in Florida ruined me. It's irreversible.

Just throwing this out there for the guys who like to ride half naked.

 

I think he is still enjoying the high elevations of CO.

 

So you are coming then?

 

Uh, oh....guess I should pack some extra Tailwind.

 

I would love to catch a ride w/ the gang, especially after having to miss the GE extravaganza But I have done this loop a few times before and my legs just are'nt quite ready for that HJ & MD climb yet (The Wall is a brutal climb!). Will be hitting Strawberry Peak in the San Gabes instead.

 

But, think of the poor stockholders!

Sad that the employee only gets 10%. The discount at Road Runner Sports I think we 25%? It was near at cost.

I'm a maybe right now. Need to check with the wife. If I do I will be in my Neighborhood Cyclery jersey.

 

If you finish the ride around noon you guys are welcome to stop by the MJR ride/fundraiser at Wahoo (0f Portola).
We will have free Mexican food ;-)

 

I remember there is an escalator on the wall...
But it was broken when i rode it..
I lied..
I walked it...
Stupid escalator...

 

"the wall"?

Do explain.

 

It's really, really steep. No mystery.

 

Not really really steep but it is steep and almost always loose. I’ve never cleaned it but never attempted it with gears.

 

LOL, allow me to rephrase the question...

WHERE is "the wall"?

 

It's a nice little loop. It could be done in under 3 hrs (race pace).
My strategy for this one. Steady pace up HJ. Push it on MD. Fly down TC. Spin for the win on the wash.

Can't make it ..... have fun