It's all about the climb

Cycling 85 miles up a bunch of mountains is no easy task. But the ride was simply amazing. And I don’t care what anyone says about this country, it is absolutely beautiful. The ride was difficult, but the views were unreal. Especially during the downhill part of the ride, where we topped out at 46 MPH. It was a little nerve wracking knowing that if I messed up even a little going at that speed that it would not end well. The Lions club members made the drive up to Markleeville to cook us dinner when we finished the days ride. We slept in an extremely small rec center that was absolutely freezing. You can check out some pics and videos on my facebook page from the Kirkwood ride.