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Message started by aikigreg on May 16^th, 2010, 10:46pm

Title: FWBA Fort Davis Cyclefest June 16-20
Post by aikigreg on May 16^th, 2010, 10:46pm

Anyone interested in carpooling down and doing this event? Looks like a blast. Scenic Davis mountain loops ending in a Sunday climb to the observatory.

http://www.fwbaclub.org/temp_stuff/FWBAfest2010.pdf

Title: Re: FWBA Fort Davis Cyclefest June 16-20
Post by mleuck on May 16^th, 2010, 11:18pm

aikigreg wrote:

Looking at the altitude and climbing I'm of the opinion you want to kill us :)

Title: Re: FWBA Fort Davis Cyclefest June 16-20
Post by aikigreg on May 17^th, 2010, 10:16am

And myself, yeah :)

Title: Re: FWBA Fort Davis Cyclefest June 16-20
Post by robert.j on May 18^th, 2010, 2:42pm

I'd encourage everyone to do this ride. The first time I did it on my upright, but I've never finished it on a recumbent (I get to about 50 miles and crater) but you stronger riders will have no problem. Great scenery, usually (but not always) nice and cool. One heck of a downhill coming down from the observatory, but be mindful of the speed warning sign on one turn. You don't want to go over the top of the wall!
Caution: there is NOTHING along the 75 mile loop. No stores, gas stations, really not hardly even any houses that are accessible. Any water or food you'll need you need to take with you. There are no short cuts, bail outs, etc., and cell phones don't work.
Profile of ride (bottom display) can be found here: http://www.peytonsbikes.com/ftdaviscyclefest.htm
If I remember right, it's 5280' of climbing (and descending of course!). And it is my all time favorite ride, though I've only done the supported one in September.