Race: Sierra Nevada Hill Climb Time Trial Report – Incline Village
Category: 35+
Results:
Position: 9th
Time: 44:32
This race was a last minute decision so I booked a hotel near the start and grabbed the family for a one day trip to Lake Tahoe. We got there in time for dinner and a drive to the top of Mt Rose to see the course. The next morning I rode my bike up a short hill to the registration which was supposed to be in the ski area parking lot. There were two other people there wondering if we were in the right place. Sure enough about 30 minutes later a bunch of cars showed up along with a trailer with two porta-potties. A tent was setup for registration and the next thing I knew there was a long line. The start order was based on registration order.
My start was at 9:07 and 30 seconds behind was a pro. It took him less than 3 minutes to pass me. At first I had thoughts of trying to keep him in my sights to help keep a fast pace. When he passed me so quick that thought abruptly disappeared along with any sight of him. He ended up finishing exactly 10 minutes faster than me. I kept a good pace but did not go too hard. The first two miles goes up Country Club drive then turns on Mt Rose Hwy for the remaining 6 miles for a finish at the 8900 ft summit. The climbed seemed a lot longer when I drove it in the car but the finish seemed to come pretty quick on the bike.
The weather and scenery were perfect. Even at 8900 feet it was warm. I should of got pictures at the summit but I only thought of it on my way down so I stopped and snapped one shot.
Bill