Rocked the new blue jersey for the first time. Tried this one from Ibex. Would have gotten another Swobo as I really like the long sleeve I have from them already, but when I was ready to buy, they didn't have the short sleeved ones I like.
It must be said, the blue jersey was at the sharp end of the ride the whole way. Maybe it isn't just a myth.
Not sure if the longer than usual stops at the regroup points were the cause or if I was just better rested or more well fed this week, but it was a lot easier to climb the hills than it was a few weeks ago when we did this same route. (http://fastheartslowfeet.blogspot.com/2009/08/only-one-workout-today-woj-shop-ride-as.html) It was definitely cooler.
One rider asked what the grade was at the top of Pinehurst. Referring to the following picture, lets call the hairpin at top left point 1, hairpin at lower right point 2, and the stop sign limit line where Pinehurst meets Skyline as point 3. The "top" is between points 2 and 3.
According to the elevation correction plugin on sporttracks the altitude at those points is as follows:
Point 1 -- 880 ft
Point 2 -- 1018 ft
Point 3 -- 1238 ft
Distance 1->2 = .78 miles (4120 ft)
Distance 2->3 = .48 miles (2534 ft)
% grade from 1->2 = 3.3
% grade from 2->3 = 8.7
Seems about right. Steep, but not the steepest you can find around.
It was all a mighty fine appetizer to go home and grill some steaks, put some sauteed mushrooms on them and crack a beer or several.
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