This week's ride was a strange one. We started in Estacada, about 20 miles from Portland in the Foothills of Mt. Hood. We knew that during the first 25 miles we would be climbing about 1100 ft. Not too bad over 25 miles. The first hill started right out of the parking lot. 3.5 miles up a 6% incline. Without a warm up, that was a rough one. The descent was great (as usual) and as we got to the bottom, we settled in for the next 15 miles of steadily climbing.
At times, the road looked like it was downhill. You could swear that you were pointed down, but your legs and your speed were telling a completely different story. I couldn't stay with Sean, and got to the turnaround about 10 minutes after he did.
The trip back was great. All downhill (except for that last climb up a 7% grade for 3 miles).
We made great time, and for a change...it didn't start raining until we got BACK to the car.
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