Ten Day Countdown

There are ten days to go before the final ALC pushes off in San Francisco. ALC recently passed $14 Million with more to arrive this week. The training is done. The packing remains.

Saturday was my last serious training ride: a 46 miles and 5,410ft climb to Mount Hamilton (Scalata Hors Categorie in Maglia Rosa).

This past week, I have been in maintenance mode: some light zone 2 indoor cycling and plenty of yoga. This weekend, I’ll do some short training ride in the South Bay to keep the cement from hardening. Stay loose.

Remaining task list:

  • $3,500 fundraising minimum reached. Ticket earned.
  • Medical forms completed
  • Camp forms completed. Tent mate.
  • Last minute shopping: extra inner tubes, tent light, lidocaine patches, etc.
  • Pack (Picky Packing list ; my ALC Packing list notes)
  • Final tune-up of my bicycle: replace brakes, get extra derailleur hanger, prepare saddle bag.
  • Orientation day: drop off bike

See ya at the Cow Palace or along the route.

May 21, 2025 ALC2025 cycling


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