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Routes / Re: NYC to SF - Best route over the rockies?
« on: July 02, 2009, 03:30:05 pm »
staehpj1 Is right. By the time you get to the Rockies you will be in fine shape to make the long 6-8 degree climbs. The only way to really avoid climbs out west is to do the Hiawatha Trail on the Idaho-Montana border (tunnel under the divide) but that is way north of your route. Also you can go way south across southern New Mexico and Arizona. No appreciable climbing there. You might also make sure to avoid the New York City Luxury Hotels. They're super expensive.

I agree with staehpj1. The hills in the rockies are not that bad and by the time you get there you will be so strong and in such good shape. Don't worry about the altitude either. It does effect you, but if you're already in incredible shape it wont be a big deal. Good luck!


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Routes / Re: Pacific Coast or Calgary to Denver through the Rockies?
« on: June 04, 2009, 01:02:48 am »
Wow that sounds like quite the trip. Lots of good rides ahead of you. Personally I enjoyed riding through Denver a lot because the rockies are so beautiful. There are a lot of really nice Denver Hotels you can stay at along the way too. I have never been riding in Canada but I hear it's great. Let me know how it goes.

-Ken

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There are a lot of good rides near the Hudson. A lot of the cycling companies have some really cool deals where you start out the trip in a New York Luxury Hotel and then they drive you to the beginning of the trail near the Hudson, you camp for seven nights, and then return to the same luxury hotel. It is a good way to get biking in and check out awesome parts of new york. Try googling new york cycling companies to get more informaiton.


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