Today in spinning class we did our climb up Mount Washington "The Beast Of The East". It was 50 minutes uphill, challenging, yet very fun!! Some Mt. Washington facts:Elevation: 6288'
"An actual ride on the Mount Washington Auto Road is a ride unlike any other. With the ever-changing weather conditions on New England's highest peak, no two trips are the same. Blue skies and stunning vistas may greet you one day. The next day you could have the adventure of a lifetime in the peak's strong winds, remarkable fog and rapidly moving clouds. On any day, your adventure awaits.
The Mt Washington Auto Road is 7.6 miles in length, has an average grade of 12% with extended sections of 18% and the last 50 yards is an amazing 22%! Sprint that!
Vertical elevation gain is over 4800' in the 7.6 mile distance race. Last years winner of the Hill Climb covered the distance in 52:21 and the winner was America's Tyler Hamilton. The next rider was 2:20 behind him. The course record was set in 2002 in a time of 49:34 by Tim Danielson.
The weather there is always a factor and can play a large part in whether riders even finish the course." Info courtesy Ken Boyd
"An actual ride on the Mount Washington Auto Road is a ride unlike any other. With the ever-changing weather conditions on New England's highest peak, no two trips are the same. Blue skies and stunning vistas may greet you one day. The next day you could have the adventure of a lifetime in the peak's strong winds, remarkable fog and rapidly moving clouds. On any day, your adventure awaits.
The Mt Washington Auto Road is 7.6 miles in length, has an average grade of 12% with extended sections of 18% and the last 50 yards is an amazing 22%! Sprint that!
Vertical elevation gain is over 4800' in the 7.6 mile distance race. Last years winner of the Hill Climb covered the distance in 52:21 and the winner was America's Tyler Hamilton. The next rider was 2:20 behind him. The course record was set in 2002 in a time of 49:34 by Tim Danielson.
The weather there is always a factor and can play a large part in whether riders even finish the course." Info courtesy Ken Boyd
My spinning instructor said that several years ago when he did the race, there were times that the wind was so strong that it literally blew you over. They had no choice but to postpone the race for another day.
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