Leaderboard

Had a bit of a learning experience this past late summer/fall. We were riding Boggy Draw above Dolores, CO two or three times a week at 8,000' elevation. Mostly non technical, buff singletrack, but the beginning of the loop that we do is a gentle climb for about 3 miles, with a steeper grade towards the end of the climb. I finally realized that I could just get in my easiest gear and easy spin right along keeping a steady cadence rather than working at pedalling hard. That's when I started to be able to do the whole thing without stopping. Definitely more fun, easier on the legs and I think better for cardio.