IndoIronYanti wrote:
Jloewe wrote:
It's been a long time since I did Oceanside but I've done it before. That hill was awful. Also... I am a proud 5th Marines alum and I can tell you that even our cars used to struggle up that hill. I was riding through the base saying "please done make me do San Mateo Hill" even though I knew there was only one way through and I cracked and walked it. It's been years since I've done it. Aside from the hill at the end the section through San Mateo was my favorite part of the bike. It was awesome because I lived there. I saw my old familer barracks, chow hall, the flag where colors was raised every day. That's an awesome part of the race.
The Marines MADE that race for me and made my day. I loved every minute of it. (they said they call San Mateo Mt. Mofo? the long form? :) ) Thank you for your service.
I know I shouldn't, but I just have to ... as a very slow, very fat chick who did Oceanside on THIS bike (3 usable gears ... no, not rings, GEARS) and passed a few pretty people walking pretty bikes up that hill ... I just gotta say ... byotches, PLEASE. ;)
This is fantastic!