NOT EVERYBODY GETS THE POINT (TO POINT)
THERE IS AN INTERESTING PHENOMENA regarding racing distance. I've noticed a number of my friends are unable to visualize...
... the difference between a loop and a point to point race.
And, it bugs me.
They don't bug me, my inability to present the facts clearly is what bugs me, because...
... I want them to join me on an adventure never to be forgotten.
Almost all of these friends have completed the long and hideously challenging BWR San Diego which covers...
... 130 miles, 10,500 feet of climbing, 52 miles of it off road.
Here's the thing, though...
... BWR is a loop, and they get it.
Start here, wind up completely smoked in the same place.
BUT, when I invite them to do a point to point ride (not a race) of very similar distance...
... their heads explode.
I think I know why, and here it is.
Consider, if you roll out in the morning and ride 80 miles and finish back at your place, you've gone 80 miles. At the same time, if you considered riding 80 miles to visit a friend in the neighboring county...
... well, you'd give that a lot of consideration because Who wants to go that far?
And, I think this is what's happening when I say...
Let's do the Surf N Summit.
What's that?
We ride from here to Big Bear (local mountains).
What?!
Yeah, it's like BWR but way more memorable. Same distance, lots of nice gravel roads and bike trails.
No way, it's too far.
... which is the part that bugs me.
It's the same. exact. stinking. distance,
with a little more climbing,
NOT at racepace,
an adventure.
In other words, it has huge potential for being a fantastic day on the bike...
... plus, I have fun things planned for your driver/pickerupper to do while we ride.
Check it out here: https://pedalindustries.com/products/surf-n-summit-challenge-10-14-23
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