Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Mt. Hamilton, my sanctuary

So as I have mentioned living/working in the bay area has taken its toll on my outdoorsy adventures, to put it lightly... all work and no fun makes Roger a big boy (plus 35lbs that is).
To get ready for the Trioba 24h Race I have finally started training again, not really enough motivation to go on long runs, i have done two 100 mile loops over Mt. Hamilton up to the wine country the last two weekends. Mt Hamilton is every Tour de France addicted's dream. 18 Miles, 4500ft of gain, a road in perfect condition (they need to move the satellite dishes up to the top, so trucks need to get up there). And the road, as winding and beautful sights like southern france... ok, NOW i am exaggerating... but its pretty dang nice out there!
The wildlife count was also not too shabby for one of the most populated region in the US. A bobcat, a 5 foot rattler, a bald eagle and a tarantula, wow!