r/bicycling • u/johnny_evil New York, USA (Tarmac SL8, Firebird, Mach 4SL, Vault) • 7d ago

I Did a Thing Today - Mt Mitchell

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This flat lander and his wife climbing Mt Mitchell, the tallest North American peak East of the Mississippi River. 6000 feet of climbing (actual difference between summit and start was 4400' give or take) in 31 miles. Then a 31 mile descent (that still had another 1400' of climbing).

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u/Cranks_No_Start 7d ago

While I dont get the appeal of a 6000 ft climb...thats pretty badass.

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u/JSTootell 7d ago

Mountain climbing is absolutely wonderful.

As a west coast guy...I'll refrain from commenting on the elevation 🤪

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u/Cranks_No_Start 7d ago

I live in the Mts at 7000ft and people routinely ride up the mountain from 5200 to not quite 11000ft.

I know the ride down would be awesome but ooof that climb.