Blather on Bicycling

At the south end of our valley lies a road less traveled. This 5.5 mile terminal stretch of pavement rapes the virgin innocence of cyclists who attempt to conquer it with speed. A superficial examination of the road may yield a benign interpretation of its difficulty; but those who have attempted the course intimately know the magnitude of pain it inflicts. Wind is the most horrific elemental manifestation in this locale. The relentless wind that shakes cyclists in the valley only grows stronger as riders approach the epicenter, which is Ladd Canyon at the southernmost end of the road. This often results in a monumental effort squandered. Read more