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08-25-2012, 01:14 AM #1
Pikes Peak open to bicycles in September
http://www.springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=4549
"Pikes Peak - America
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08-25-2012 01:14 AM # ADS
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08-25-2012, 07:27 PM #2
Re: Pikes Peak open to bicycles in September
Wow, that is like 14,000 ft isn't it? Awesome!!
Exercise is the elixir of life!
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08-26-2012, 10:29 PM #3
Re: Pikes Peak open to bicycles in September
Yep, like Mt. Evans, the road tops out a little above 14,000 feet!
The road on Pikes Peak was only paved to the top within the last few years. But since it's a private road, they could ban bikes. Four years ago, an organized annual race/ride was started. But now it might be opened up. Maybe they are looking for more revenue? Bikes will have to pay the same toll as the cars, apparently.
I notice one of the stipulations is that cyclists must obey the speed limit while ascending (LOL!) and descending (boo!). Guess I'll prepare to wear down my brakes quite a bit!
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08-27-2012, 07:09 PM #4
Re: Pikes Peak open to bicycles in September
So, a new top speed PR is on the horizon for you?
Exercise is the elixir of life!
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08-28-2012, 11:23 PM #5
Well, whatever I do on PP will be a new personal best for the course! Sounds like they don't want me exceeding 56 MPH (currently my all-time record, desceding from Tioga Pass in the Sierras).
Hopefully I don't nearly end up with hand cramps from too much braking...that happened to me descending the Butterfield Canyon road.
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01-11-2013, 12:13 AM #6
Hopefully I don't nearly end up with hand cramps from too much braking...that happened to me descending the Butterfield Canyon road.
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