[jeng]

With all this Strava talk going around I thought it might be prudent to call out the return of the Demo 10K. It almost killed me last time and I didn't even get 10K. Actually slamming the PBR snowjnky gave me at the end almost did me in completely.

The mtbr.com gods have spoken to me and they have said we shall ride on March 19th and we shall meet at the demo lot. 8am ride time.

They want us to ride the following from the lot > the road to Ridge > down Aptos Creek fireroad (or a trail that rhymes with Makin') to sand point overlook > up Aptos Creek Fireroad > Ridge > Corral > Suffer Springs > Sawpit > up Tractor > Braille > back to the lot and repeat.

This will be a drop ride since it is such a long ride and at some point everyone is likely to have some sort of problem. I'd suggest using the buddy system. Just make sure to pair with someone who is about the same speed and will put up with your b!tching and whining when you are climbing up Tractor on the second lap.

Bonus point shall be given to folks riding with flat pedals or full face helmets or anyone who hits all the stunts along the way. A big ol atta boy will be your prize at the finish

Now go forth with your training, ie. stocking up on Pliny or some other godly beverages and or food to share for the post ride apres. Do not upset the mtbr.com gods or you shall be damned to an eternity of bud light drinking, road riding hell.

PS. for those who know not of this epic challenge 10K means 10,000 vertical feet of climbing. It involves several laps inside Soquel Demonstration Forrest (see above route). It's brutal.

 

[snowjnky]

With all this Strava talk going around I thought it might be prudent to call out the return of the Demo 10K. It almost killed me last time and I didn't even get 10K. Actually slamming the PBR snowjnky gave me at the end almost did me in completely.

Anyway, I'm thinking middle March. Call it a training ride, call it an accomplishment, call it suicidal, it's the Demo 10K. What date and route is the call for this year? March 5, 12 or 19?

PS. for those who know not of this epic challenge 10K means 10,000 vertical feet of climbing. It involves several laps inside Soquel Demonstration Forrest. It's brutal.

Anybody interested in trying this yet again? Perhaps Francois can get this listed as a Strava event?

sorry brotha
I am in for the 19th for sure the other days are 50/50
no mid ride PBR this time I want the full 10K
Edit for date confusion.

 

[jms]

Fun Stuff

Anybody interested in trying this yet again? Perhaps Francois can get this listed as a Strava event?

Fun stuff, I'll be there. It'll be an ExStravaiasco. I like the 12th or 19th.

 

[redmr2_man]

what does the full 10k look like? 2 or 3 full loops of every trail with road climb? Or do you have to add in starting from somewhere other than the parking lot to get the 10k? (some people ride from the coast, etc.)

 

[DrWheels]

Did 4500' today and my legs are trashed, I could probably eke out 6 or 7k but can't imagine 10k. I don't think I'll ever be fit enough for that, at least not on 6 hrs of riding a week. Mad props to anyone who can survive it!

 

[d-bug]

what does the full 10k look like? 2 or 3 full loops of every trail with road climb? Or do you have to add in starting from somewhere other than the parking lot to get the 10k? (some people ride from the coast, etc.)

5K = Ridge>Braille>Up sulfer>down sawpit>up tractor>up ridge>down braille>parking lot. Do that twice.

 

[urban turban]

I'm definitely interested in taking on the challenge. The 5th and the 12th work for me.

 

[rangerbait]

As long as it's not the 5th, I don't see how I could say no.

 

[morganfletcher]

I'd like to do this. Could do 3/5 or 3/19.

Been to Demo twice. I guess this might count as my 3rd and 4th.

Morgan

 

[sparkyJay]

The 5th or the 19th are a slam dunk. I'm feeling a full 10k this year. Pass the Midol.

 

[Francis Cebedo]

Why you have to bring this up now??

This is how it went down 2 years ago.
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=483125

fc

 

[rho]

19th? That gives me more time to attempt to get into some sort of shape. lol
I might have to try this.

I don't think I'd be in for the full 10k, but I figure its worth a try at it.

 

[redmr2_man]

It looks like a brutal stopping point back at the trucks at 4800. So easy to pack up and head home. How many of you stop and eat and take an hour break? Or is it grab food and keep riding? I think 6k would be my breaking point, granny gear would get fantastic use that day!

I'm out for the 5th. Others work.

 

[jeng]

So far the 12th looks to be a winner..

 

[jeng]

It looks like a brutal stopping point back at the trucks at 4800. So easy to pack up and head home. How many of you stop and eat and take an hour break? Or is it grab food and keep riding? I think 6k would be my breaking point, granny gear would get fantastic use that day!

I'm out for the 5th. Others work.

An hour is definitely too long. I grab food, refill camelback and go.

 

[grrrah]

5th or the 12th and I'm definately in.

19th, I'm out

Bonus votes to those that have completed the 10k demo ride

Dan - I think your ride comes up to about 4600 or 4800. Need to add a bit more to that. Unless you are counting Garmin's 10% bonus

 

[jeng]

5th or the 12th and I'm definately in.

19th, I'm out

Bonus votes to those that have completed the 10k demo ride

Dan - I think your ride comes up to about 4600 or 4800. Need to add a bit more to that. Unless you are counting Garmin's 10% bonus

This ride must include some grrrah! Let's focus on the 12th then Rafa!

 

[grrrah]

haha, thanks! The 12th is cool if its a close vote, but if the 19th overwhelms, stick with that and I'll just attempt something on the 12th..

 

[d-bug]

Dan - I think your ride comes up to about 4600 or 4800. Need to add a bit more to that. Unless you are counting Garmin's 10% bonus

You're right. I got 4844 on our last 3 looper at Demo. Add in one bacon loop and we're golden.

 

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

The 19th Annual Cool Mountain Bike race is on Sunday, March 13th.

If you guys did this on a day other than the 12th, you'd probably get some of us from the Sacto foothills (Folsom, Auburn, etc.) to come on down and give this a whirl. A bunch of my crew is signed up for the race...so doing the 10,000 K the day before is probably not an option..heh.