ccw 2008

This counter-clockwise from 2008 is of interest because the circuit had not yet been completed and a strong southerly wind played into the decision to ride CCW... from 2008 Descending rapidly down the water culvert is decidely suboptimal. One has to duck beneath the low overhanging bridges to avoid getting seriously hurt - there are about three of these, and there are several short detours that avoid access gates...which requires split second timing spinning downhill. Going clockwise (CW), one still faces the culvert, however, the pace is a slow slog uphill, and the low overhangs make for great rest stops providing relief from the hot sun. Going with the wind is a great decision, much better to have it on your back as you hit the hills. "overall, a good experience with great weather-wise timing... and probably do it clock-wise, since it seemed like the climb up in Boulder City would be easier than the gradual climbs in the counter-clockwise route. "