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Logan to Jackson Cyclists eager to tackle grueling LOTOJA Classic
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The saying of 21 miles of climbing for about 3000ft elevation gain does sounds like a lot, however not that steep of grade or phyical test in comparison to some others. It is the mental strain of climbing for that long, with the up, and less up, back up and on and on seemingly relentless not pain, but just ache. Can't push any hard though. Then to come up to the top and feel the rush of relief that you can relax and fly down..just to turn the corner, and keep going up some more!! And 4 miles later, FINALLY reach the summit..at least you hope, and wow IT IS!! After that, the pain is just an afterthought, and the next climbs are just more riding without the thoughs of the past.
It is the finish that makes it worth it...those last 3km when seeing the sign telling ALMOST THERE, and they last for seeming more miles than the first climb. Start racing, the pain of 204 miles forgotten, faster and faster. I sat there wondering..after 200+ miles shouldn't I be tired and not be able to pace like this? But the small group around me kept increasing the pace and wow we are hauling now...almost a sprint finish to cross the final banner. Not that I have any contention for placing anything, just the fun of racing in with the group I am with.
The mental drain doing this is released like a river when finally crossing the finish line. It feels good.
If this sparks even slight interest, make it a goal to finish this race and follow through.
I'd like to see these around town.
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Try doing the e100 with over 18,000 feet of climbing over 100 miles.
P.S. to "Window Stickers," your comment is exactly right on.
Oh, and the e100 guys -- all nine of them that finished this year -- are indeed studs.
Both sets of studs should think about doing the hoodoo 500 to see what they're made of.
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