Why did I think today was a good day to go on a 20 mile death march ride in the mountains? No idea. 2700+ ft of climbing at an average temp of 91F was murderous. I am pretty sure I was suffering from heat exhaustion after reading the symptoms. According to my Garmin, somewhere along the ride hit 106F, which blows me away since the ride was between 7300 and 10000 ft elevation. I drained a 3 liter camelbak on the ride and another liter on the drive to the trailhead and was still parched.
Climb was on an old railroad, called Gold Camp Road as it winds its way from Colorado Springs to the mining town of Cripple Creek. Descent was wicked steep and technical singletrack, couldn't be bothered to take pictures there.
The longest tunnel of the ride.
Looking down towards downtown about halfway through the climb.
And lastly, I'm seriously considering selling both my Yeti and my Surly for a this Santa Cruz.
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/santa ... dodG93ZXI=