There will be no Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival for me this weekend as I am heading up to Mt Shasta for the Mt Shasta Hill climb on Sunday. It's a mass start race that's limited to 200 riders. The race climbs for 14 miles to the old Mt. Shasta Ski Bowl for 4,100 ft of elevation gain (3600-7700'). Apparently the average grade is 5.5% with sections at 7%. Sounds pretty easy to me as long as the altitude is not a factor. Weather.com is forecasting a high of 91 degrees, however, temperatures at the finish are supposed to be in the 30's! Luckily there will be a sag car to carry extra clothing to the top for the descent which I imagine will be chilly.
Hopefully it will be warm and sunny after the race and I can search out a lake or water hole for some late summer fun. This time I am definitely packing my bikini.
3 comments:
That sounds fun! even to me :)
Virginia
bikini at a water hole? go nudie!
also remember your independence pass climb in Aspen, CO to 12,000'- you had icicles hanging from your brows! you were freeeeeezing!!!! Have fun!!! wish i could join, at least for the swimming portion :)
have fun! I'll be driving past Shasta on my way to Oregon on Saturday.
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