Not sure if I could sustain a steady climb for that distance. I did a
gentle 3-mile climb a couple of years ago and it wore me out.
>
>Today I did one of my tougher Sunday rides, climbing from sea level to the
>Puerto de la Carrasqueta, a mountain pass at 1020 m altitude. The fact that
>there was a strong headwind during the last 4-5 km of the climb did not make
>it easier. But it was a good 77 km ride, and I was rewarded with some pretty
>signs of spring.
>
>First, a carpet of pretty blue flowers along the road to Jijona. This is
>a gentle, long climb, taking me from sea level to about 500 m after 26 km:
>http://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-knj5Q2f/A
>
>Then once past Jijona, the real climb starts, 13 km constant uphill. But
>the road is good and the almond trees are blooming right now:
>http://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-tmDMTdD/A
>
>These were both taken on the way up; as the day wore on, the weather got
>better and by the time I got home at lunchtime, it was blue sky and
>sunshine.
>
>For those interested in the cycling itself, here is the ride:
>https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1581236441
>
Chris the Moto(bécane)maniac
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