DAY 41 Corning NY to Cavenovia NY 100 miles 5500 feet of climbing

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Challenging but very rewarding day.  Today there were a lot of steep climbs and I only got in the van for the one that averaged over 10%. The other climbs ran from 5% - 8%. They were challenging and in my mind the last one at mile 95 I decided I would need to walk it but I made it!  The day was overcast till about noon and then the sun came out.  The high temperature for the day was only in the mid 60 but luckily the wind was calm and  ride was enjoyable. Seeing the small dairies and old barns among the hilly terrain created great scenery and pleasant views. We also passed through Ithaca NY, home of Cornell University. The four mile descent into Ithaca was great, in spots - 11% grade, but getting up the other side was a 4 mile climb -- not quite as intense but still 3-5% constant uphill pedalling. The only other time I got in the van was after lunch. I was the last to arrive so I thought I would just get a little edge so I could arrive at the hotel at a reasonable time. I did get there about 4:15.  Brewster Inn in Cazenovia is quite upscale and has a beautiful view of the lake. Dinner was excellent but with 20 people it took about 2.5 hours before it was all over.  

Falls in Ithaca
View of the lake from Brewster Inn

Shot of my room at the Brewster Inn -- No roughing it with
Trek Travel

The name of the town fascinated me

View of the valley from a snack break

Look at the birds on the roof -- call Alfred Hitchcock

Nature break shot

The falls at Ithaca NY



Friendlily cow

Barn # 1

Barn #2

Early morning shot

When you look at this elevation profile which ills would
you skip?

The trip is in two parts.  The Straight lines in each map represent van time. Altogether I biked 80.5 miles with 5500 feet of climbing! 




Departed:Sep 28, '18, 07:22AM
Starts in:Corning, NY, US
Distance:21.6 mi
Elevation:+ 2059 / - 1545 ft
Max Grade
15.0 %
Avg. Grade
0.3 %
VAM471 Vm/h
Ascent time01:19:59
Descent time00:37:19
Total Duration:02:25:55
Moving Time:01:57:18
Stopped Time:00:28:37
Calories:611
Avg. Watts:87
Max Speed:29.1 mph
Avg. Speed:11.0 mph
Pace:00:06:46
Moving Pace:










Departed:Sep 28, '18, 09:49AM
Starts in:Schuyler County, NY, US
Distance:58.9 mi
Elevation:+ 3483 / - 3683 ft
Max Grade
12.9 %
Avg. Grade
0.1 %
VAM312 Vm/h
Ascent time03:24:24
Descent time01:50:44
Total Duration:06:38:22
Moving Time:05:15:08
Stopped Time:01:23:14
Calories:1671
Avg. Watts:88
Max Speed:28.8 mph
Avg. Speed:11.2 mph
Pace:00:06:46
Moving Pace:00:05:21
00:05:26





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  1. UnknownSeptember 29, 2018 at 8:27 AM

    Congrats on doing over a mile of climbing. Also that is a very friendly c congrats on doing over a mile of climbing. Also that is a very friendly cow

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