Hello all!

Road closures, reroutes, 90 degree heat, and the Kancamagus Highway- 4,800’ of climbing with the worst of it 85 miles into the day. It was a challenge to say the least, but our riders knocked it down.

It started just as we were about to let the riders  head out this AM, road work five miles out discovered by our Rest Stop 1 crew as they went to set up. Some quick thinking and a bit of spray paint- problem solved!

Everything was great all day, until… The climb. It’s been eight or so years since we’ve done the Kanc, but I don’t remember it being as tough. The heat and sun didn’t help- one rider reported a reading of 97F on her cycle computer. We had lots of vehicles circling with with plenty of water for the riders, but the heat will take it right out of you.

All safely in, showered and changed, some took to the pool, others the pub before a lovely dinner provided by the courteous staff here at The Mountain Club on Loon. A pint and some camaraderie after dinner quickly led to a hot shower and a soft bed.

We get to sleep in tomorrow- I don’t have to be to my truck until 5:45.

Keep the wind at your back and the downhills in front of you.

GearMan