Climb the 74

41 Miles, Long and steep hills

Meet: 7:30 AM

Ride-Out: 8:00 AM

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41 miles, 1347′ of climbing. Meet at Townie Bagels at 7:30 am PT, ride out at 8 am. It’s time to ramp up our climbing game. This week features one of our favorite climbs, the 74! We’ll do it many times throughout the season. We’ll head down valley on the 111 all the way to Paseo in Palm Desert. Then, climb the 74 to the Visitor’s Center (4.5 mile climb at 4%). If you aren’t ready for that, there’s a way to cut the climb in half. TRLs will be there to help you master the hill. There’s a water pit at the Visitor’s Center. After the long downhill, we’ll circle back up through PD & Rancho Mirage to our only food pit for the day @ Starbucks. Then, we’ll head home via Perez in Cathedral City & via the CVLink through Demuth Park. Meep, meep! Time to climb!

GPS available on team Strava & Facebook pages (members only)

All skill levels are welcome! If any ride is too much, we will work with you on making sure you have alternatives to the entire route. You will have a great bike ride. That’s a win! And remember, safety is critical. We will be following all bicycling laws and regulations.

Reach out with any of your questions or concerns. You really can do this.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP so we have an idea of whose coming. Have questions? Contact Tom Wood at drakofiero@icloud.com

REQUIRED ITEMS: bike, helmet, water bottle(s), tire changing tools.

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