Ok. Been quiet for a few days, which means, I went on another EPIC ride!

This time was Mount Greylock, the highest mountain in Massachusetts. In a century+ ride (108 miles), and 12000 ft elevation gain in total.

It was a brutal brutal ride. And I had a really bad day. Got a stomach bug or food poisoning on the day before, and the symptoms persisted on the morning of the ride, with one of the worst nights of sleep I had lately. My buddy encouraged me to try it, since it is a 2.5 hour drive from Boston. So I started. Legs felt like bricks. I set into my own pace so it felt better. But I almost gave up after breathing too hard and going too deep on a 20+% hill. I decided to keep going. And I successfully climbed up Mount Greylock, survived the grueling 10-20%, 3.5 miles long hill at mile 90, and finished the ride without any regrets. Though everything hurts. And I wouldn't put anyone else through this.

#biketoot #EpicBikeRides #cycling #MountGreylock #GreylockCentury #CenturyRide #RoadCycling #climbing #cyclist #challenge #CyclingChallenge #Massachusetts

110 miles, 7000ft climb in the White Mountains yesterday is definitely epic and a ride I want to do every year!

4 notches 1 pass

Bear Notch, Crawford Notch, Franconia Notch and Kinsman Notch

and

Kancamagus Pass

The pass is the hardest climb of the day which comes right at the beginning. The stunning view at the top is the reward, and the descend was fun and fast which is rare in Massachusetts. But the most unforgettable descend of the day was on Profile Rd into Franconia with twisty roads and strong crosswind. Wheels with deep rim now were super unstable over 35mph.

#bike #cycling #WhiteMountains #NewHampshire #BikeToot #CenturyRide

Malaysia’s first Highway Century Ride is happening on WCE #centuryride #news #rhb #wce #wcecenturyride #wcehighway

https://soyacincau.com/2024/01/29/wce-rhb-first-century-ride-malaysia/