Day 74 - Climbing is not done - Rollin' ocean to ocean - CycleBlaze

July 14, 2024

Day 74 - Climbing is not done

I have done a good bit of climbing in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana. I knew when I entered Idaho there was still more uphill left but nothing prepared me for this

This works out to an 8.7% average gradient which is killer across that distance. I made it but I am sore
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Elizabeth HendersonImpressive! Grit and determination!
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Keith AdamsI tip my helmet to you sir!
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Theresa GardnerDave, Chris and I are in awe of your determination!
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Steve ClarkWas watching the Tour de France and they were going up a 9% grade. Dang! That’s so steep!! And they didn’t have the packed panniers uou do. Brutal. Huffing and puffing for sure.
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Rafters along the Clearwater river
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Elizabeth HendersonLooks like fun times but where are all the people?! 😳 Hiding from Bigfoot?
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Bridge across the Clearwater river big enough to carry small vehicles
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Saw half a dozen houses on the other side of the river with small electric cable cars to reach them
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Amber waves of grain
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Check out the hill in the cross section 

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Keith AdamsThat nasty three mile hill is Lamb Grade. Going the opposite direction I opted to WALK down because it was so steep. I didn't trust that I would be able to control my speed without trashing the brakes or overheating the rims and blowing a tire. It took an hour to get down and I was soooooooo glad I had done it that way.
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David HendersonTo Keith AdamsThat hill out of Kooskia was the toughest climb of the trip. Going over Hoosier pass and Togwatee pass was easier. It is all about the grade
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Steve ClarkYIKES!
That’s some steep going there.
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Today's ride: 47 miles (76 km)
Total: 3,447 miles (5,547 km)

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Keith AdamsStill to come (today, I think): White Bird Grade. You'll have a lovely 12 mile reward for your climbing efforts.
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David HendersonTo Keith AdamsYes, the long downhill down old 95 into White Bird was awesome. Lot of braking but the views were spectacular
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