Oudamsay to Na Mor
20 Feb 2012 2 Comments
Another great riding day. It was only 53 km, but included a 16 km pass. Basically, get on your bike at East City IGA and ride up Armour hill for about 16 km. Whoever built this road made it with an acceptable slope (not as steep as Armour Hill).
This pass started at the 17km mark and there was a few km of up and down plateau near the top. This pass rose 550 meters.
Total assent ror the day 798 meters, and total decent of 812 meters.
The road was in excellent shape, with no potholes.
Last night we went for dinner at a small cafe. The owner was alone so when she cooked, she asked Janis to hold her 11 month old daughter.
It included passing through some rubber plantations.
We averaged about 6 km per hour on the uphill, so you can Imagine it is more than 2 hours to cycle up a pass like this. Due to the great gears on our bikes, there is no lactic acid build up in the legs. It is best not to think of the bigger picture when climbing a pass, but rather enjoy the moment (maybe a good life lesson as well.
At the top of the mountain there were several small and dirt poor villages. The children in each village cheered us on, a very motivating moment.
Until next time.
Janis and David
Feb 20, 2012 @ 16:28:56
love janis and baby!
Feb 21, 2012 @ 14:43:24
Oh, I am so out of breath thinking of that climb! and I thought the mule ride was tough!
You are an inspiration, love your blogs, j