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How hard is old la honda for road biking? |
How hard is old la honda for road biking? Are you talking OLH in Woodside, CA? I think it is hard, but I am not that great on climbs, but getting better, I did the King's climb twice last week, so getting better, just go for it you will likely make it if you are asking. It's not too hard, for me :) But it is personal... if you use to long up hills ride - this road is very very nice and challenging. Make sure you have 3 wheels on your front Cassettes. road it at least fifty times Many people use that run as competition training. It can be as hard as you make it. I'm assuming that you're talking about OLH in Woodside CA, a favorite climb for Bay Area cyclists. Here are the statistics on Old La Honda: (courtesy of Lucas Pereira and Dan Connelly) Max. grade: 15% (18% inside switchbacks) Avg. grade: 7.2% Length: 3.37 miles (5.42 km) Climb: 1290 feet (393 m) Descent: 0 feet (0 m) Description: This is a classic, the benchmark climb in the region. It is neither terribly steep nor long, but its proximity to population centers and the beauty of its narrow switchbacks and generous shade make it extremely popular. Almost all local riders know their best times up this hill, from the bridge to the stop sign. Each Wednesday it is climbed by the infamous "Noon Ride," often including national-caliber riders. In an old e-mail sent out on the Alto Velo (a local Bay area club), it was calculated that Lance Armstrong (based on his performance on L'Alpe D'Huez in the 2000 tour) could complete OLH in about 13-14 minutes (my memory escapes me). For the rest of us, a recreational cyclist can do it in about 45 minutes, good club cyclists in about 30 minutes, fit racers in about 20 minutes, domestice pros in less than 20 minutes. http://www.scaledup.com/beattheclock/loc... |
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