Yesterday, I rode with a local cycling group who call themselves The Descenders on a 64 mile course around some of greatest roads Poway, Ramona and Rancho Bernardo have to offer.
Luckily for me, The Descenders were having a slow day cause I got my legs cranked completely off. These guys ride a couple of hills in Poway that are actually private roads and have grades as steep as 10-15%. Most of them ride triples and I can see why. I was lucky to be holding my own in 39×27.
Once over the hill to the 67, we set a course into Ramona and that’s when the Descenders got into their Team Time Trial (TTT) formation – more on that later. For now, I’ll just point out that The Descenders set the course TTT record at the Stagecoach Century last year (ok, ok, they were the only TTT team at the inaugural event, but still!)
Later on, Dave (most of The Descenders are named Dave, btw) led me into Bandy Canyon – what a beautiful secluded canyon! I can’t wait to work this into more of our rides. There’s a wicked little hill climbing out too (bonus!).
It was very cool to meet the Descenders. They are a really great group of guys who support each other, are fanatical about cycling and ride wicked hard. I’m looking forward to riding with them again!
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I was just reading about the TTT event in the Stagecoach Century, it sounds like fun.
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