For those that don’t know, some of us will be riding the Mt. Tam Century on August 5th. It’s one of the most scenic routes in the area, but not without its’ challenges. The DBC has chosen to do the “climbing route”, which is 96.6 miles (seriously, they couldn’t find another 3.4 miles?) and 8,374 ft. of elevation. There’s also a traditional century route, but with about 25% less climbing, and the DBC has never shied away from big climbs, hence the climbing route preference. Here’s a link to the route.
The route goes up the famous “Seven Sisters”, which is where more than a few commercials have been filmed. There’s also spectacular views on this route, including the one below that the DBC was enjoying on a previous ride up Mt. Tam
And here’s Susan and Ron at the fire lookout at the summit of Mt. Tam, which serves as the high point of the Mt. Tam Century.
If you’d like to join us, it’s likely not too late to register. If you notice that the weekend rides are taking a turn for the vertical, it’s because some in the group are training for this event. And the next club event, the Ebbett’s Pass Century, is just a couple of weeks later in the month.
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