I live a few miles from the climb at my horse farm and use it as a training segment. Not too long and not too short with just enough grade. Some of the times on Strava up it are insane. Excellent write up. I will look forward to your article on chandler mountain climb by horse pens 40. IMO a much tougher climb in my neck of the woods.
Thanks Rick... its a great climb and a rewarding view form the top! I remember my first climb up Walker Gap was for the BBC Mountain Goat Ultra Century. You arrive at the bottom of the climb at about 80+ miles into the ride... and it was a very hot day that year. I wasn't mentally prepared for the challenge, but worked my way up, stopping in the middle to catch my breath. I had a few cars ask if i needed help! (… makes one feel old!? Ha!) It was exhilarating to complete the climb and see the view from the top. Well worth the effort. Thanks for sharing!
I live a few miles from the climb at my horse farm and use it as a training segment. Not too long and not too short with just enough grade. Some of the times on Strava up it are insane. Excellent write up. I will look forward to your article on chandler mountain climb by horse pens 40. IMO a much tougher climb in my neck of the woods.
That is a tough climb and one I don’t even like to think about!
Thanks Rick... its a great climb and a rewarding view form the top! I remember my first climb up Walker Gap was for the BBC Mountain Goat Ultra Century. You arrive at the bottom of the climb at about 80+ miles into the ride... and it was a very hot day that year. I wasn't mentally prepared for the challenge, but worked my way up, stopping in the middle to catch my breath. I had a few cars ask if i needed help! (… makes one feel old!? Ha!) It was exhilarating to complete the climb and see the view from the top. Well worth the effort. Thanks for sharing!
lovely and thoughtful as always my friend