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Mountains Spring Pass and Death Valley were the rides these days. Mtn Springs Pass is a 3000+ ascent from the house. It is a straight shot up Blue Diamond Highway. The grades are moderate until you get to altitude. At that point the Mountain adds a little "kick" with some 6-8% sections to spice things up. The riders that made it to the top gutted it out. And, talking about gutting it out, Death Valley turned into quite the experience. We wanted some heat and the Valley provided it. Tempratures were in the high 70's as we took off for Stove Pipe Wells. Everyone was reporting great legs, in part thanks to the high pressure at 200 feet below sea level and the we had to return. As I turned to head back to Furnace Creek I noticed something troubling, something I had never seen but knew about, a sand storm. The winds that were scheduled for... (view more) Well a new group from Tennessee and New Jersey are here. The first day I took the boys out to Lake Mead National Recreation Area. We parked just outside the west gate and rode out near Redstones. The 50 mile round trip beat a few of the new comers up. It was warm and the lack of acclimating to the 67 degree temps had a few cramping. Today we headed out the front door for a 50 mile round trip to Red Rock Canyon and back. The loop is uphill all the way to the look out and then a fun ripping downhill the way back. We had fun mixing it up on the hill in the Scenic Loop and on the way home. Everyone felt a little better but still not totally acclimated.... (view more) Transition day at camp. Team Propeller got in their last rides and packed up there bikes. At the same time, a whole new group of riders started to show up. We are looking forward to a great final week of Camp.... (view more) For the last full day of Propeller's Camp we decided to head back to Valley of Fire. The Valley's miles are always the riders favorite. This time we skipped the loop out to White Domes and had a guest, Pro Pedals' Otto Sanchez. Otto came out for for the first day of his training. We played a little while out there.... (view more) On the 19th day of camp the Coach needed a rest and sent the athletes out from the house on a "Your Choice" ride. All the riders knocked down the intensity a little and recharged the batteries. Red Rock Canyon is a 50 mile round trip from the house and almost all riders got in part of this scenic loop. On the 20th day of camp, Propellers 6th, we headed back to Lake Mead for a beautiful ride along Northshore Rd. We started just outside the park and headed north and east 28 miles to Redstones. ... (view more) The weather seemed a little below par on Propeller's 3rd day so we decided to make the trip to Death Valley. It was worth the trip. Temps were 15 degrees warmer that in Vegas and the sunny was shining. We had a a solid head wind out to Stove Pipe Wells but the ride back was blast. On the 4th day I took the team to the camp favorite Valley of Fire. The athletes were blown away by the riding and the sites. ... (view more) Plan2Peak's Will Odonnell grabs his first TT win of the season and his first out west. Will did the Jack Frost 14 mile TT and blasted the course. He not only won the Cat 3 division but won the overall by over a minute on the second place rider. He did the course in 28:56. Great Ride Will. Two wins in one wekend is a great way to start he season.... (view more) Here's to wishing Plan2Peak's Will Hilsman good luck with his new team. The team is based in the Washington, DC area. After upgrading to Cat 2 last season Will moved to DC. The Battley Team is very organized and professionally run team. I am sure you will fit in and prosper. Congratlations Will. ... (view more) Congratulations to Plan2Peak's Will Donnell for his win in the Sublime Sublimity Curcuit Race. Will bridged to a solo break rider and then won the sprint up a very steep grade. Looks like the stress from Training Camp hasn't hurt. Great job Will.... (view more) Team Propeller is here starting their camp this week. They were super excited to all get in early enough Saturday t get a full day of training in. We assembled the bikes, mounted the Powertaps lent by Saris and off we went to Red Rock Canyon. Great way to end a long day of travel from the east coast. Sunday we headed into a sunny and warm Lake Mead Park. The rolling 50 mile ride was perfect. Excellent day.... (view more)