tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12029978.post109588172233854250..comments2023-12-14T06:35:13.883-08:00Comments on Curtis Corlew in Bicycle Land: California Triple Crown 2010Curtis Corlewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06415639856823138391noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12029978.post-37554738458057717862010-04-28T14:18:41.723-07:002010-04-28T14:18:41.723-07:00I would suggest the Mt. Tam. Even though it has cl...I would suggest the Mt. Tam. Even though it has climbing, it has favorable climate conditions in that you are most likely to be on the coast during the heat of any day. Last year the Knoxville was pretty miserable due to heat. Whereas I posted a respectable 14 hourish finish for Mt. Tam, the supposedly *easier* Knoxville took longer. Also, Mt. Tam is far prettier . . . like Devil Mountain without the Ocean (or Sierra Road)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12029978.post-38574830231092250952010-01-27T11:48:51.874-08:002010-01-27T11:48:51.874-08:00I did the Triple Crown a few years back and since ...I did the Triple Crown a few years back and since have only done a couple of doubles. But I plan to do four or more this year and will probably start with the Devil Mountain Double in April, so you know where this 67 year old old man is coming from. The hill climb is the pill you must take to get the candy of those beautiful downhill races where gravity, age, nad body fat become assets instead of liabilities. OK, some of the downhills, like the front side of Mt. Hamilton suck just a bit but it's all good as long as you can keep both wheels rolling forward.<br /><br />If you want an easy 3rd option with good support and little climbing, I think the Grand Tour is a good choice and would not worry about the traffic; its a non-issue. Also, Knoxville is viable option because of the time of year and the differences, I doubt you'll find it boring or redundant even if you've done Davis earlier in the year.<br /><br />Good luck and safe riding. And do get a good light plus carry a small LED light as a back up and for use during twilight. Finding yourself in the dark with no light can be very disconcerting.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181664912253220461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12029978.post-25133326743018590582010-01-12T06:32:29.151-08:002010-01-12T06:32:29.151-08:00knoxville harder than it sounds be careful. got m...knoxville harder than it sounds be careful. got my 1000 mile triple crown jersey in 09, will do stage race in 2010Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12029978.post-32179450225592857122010-01-10T19:42:29.570-08:002010-01-10T19:42:29.570-08:00The Knoxville and Davis Doubles do cover very simi...The Knoxville and Davis Doubles do cover very similar terrain. I probably would not do both in the same year again. There is a chance that the Knoxville may be slightly cooler (this was the case in 2009), but it is somewhat of a crap shoot. Between the two I would probably choose the Knoxville for the scenery and support, if you don't mind the additional climbing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12029978.post-62274912981315422732010-01-01T15:02:00.660-08:002010-01-01T15:02:00.660-08:00I just finished my first Triple Crown year in 2009...I just finished my first Triple Crown year in 2009, as a 44-year-old slightly overweight female. If I can do it, anyone can! I rode the Davis (was that a hot day, or what?!) the LA Grand Tour (flat and fast with good support, but not especially scenic, and the traffic is awful) and the Bass Lake Powerhouse. I would definitely recommend the BLP for scenery, support, and weather. There's a nasty 6-mile climb in the middle there, at 9% grade, but it's doable. The food was good, though the first and second rest stops are the same stop, and there was very little to eat the second time around. Get a good light, as you will start and finish in the dark in October! Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12029978.post-73588872258425762092010-01-01T10:41:34.774-08:002010-01-01T10:41:34.774-08:00This is the first time I have posted on a "bl...This is the first time I have posted on a "blog". I am interested in stepping up to a "double". I live in Sacramento area, and am going to start training in ernest TODAY! Happy New Year, and good luck!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12029978.post-6296198995547444662009-12-29T13:15:17.073-08:002009-12-29T13:15:17.073-08:00I have riden the Eastern Sierra Double and the Kno...I have riden the Eastern Sierra Double and the Knoxville Double. I would rate the Eastern Sierra Double as the more difficult of the two, primarily due to altitude and weather (wind). On the other hand, the Eastern Sierra Double is much more scenic than the Knoxville Double. I also agree that general ride support and rest stops are much better on the Knoxville Double. <br /><br />I have never done the Davis Double, but am told that it shares some geography with the Knoxville Double. If this is the case, possible boredom should be a consideration in your ride selection process.<br /><br />Happy Cycling!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12029978.post-85815443615986347702009-12-10T15:22:06.943-08:002009-12-10T15:22:06.943-08:00Agreed that Planet Ultra is notorious for a sparta...Agreed that Planet Ultra is notorious for a spartan approach with support. I did the Mulholland in 08'. There were 40 mile hilly stretches hot 103 degree weather between stops. Very little choice on rest stops. Some points they couldn't even fill one water bottle, and I was near the front. Imagine what the back runners were like. The Quackcyclists do well, you would like Knoxville if you think 12,600' is doable. The scenery is good and the support is tops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12029978.post-15803494073277911642009-11-28T19:31:11.787-08:002009-11-28T19:31:11.787-08:00Go for it. I have wanted to do the Triple Crown f...Go for it. I have wanted to do the Triple Crown for ten years. Do this and you will never regret. Here's to sweat in your eye.<br /><br />I am thinking of it this year. Planned on it last year and worked a lot of overtime instead.<br /><br />I check in occasionally for inspiration.<br /><br />Much good mojo to you and yours.<br />ErikErikhttp://www.mudncrud.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12029978.post-18675704681504846072009-11-15T19:50:41.828-08:002009-11-15T19:50:41.828-08:00Eastern Sierra Double all at high altitude, hell o...Eastern Sierra Double all at high altitude, hell of a climb three quarters of the way in, miles and miles of expansion joints, and that legendary "Planet Ultra" non support. (OK, it is probably the most beautiful Double.) Don't overlook the local Mt. Tam Double as an option.Pumpkincyclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380281126475963468noreply@blogger.com