Day 35

Day 35: Yes, I know I skipped over day 34. Let's just pretend that day never was there. I do have to say though even though I didn't run I shoveled an enormous amount of dirt if that counts for anything, oh and planted flowers. =) So on that note back to day 35! I went out to the Gaps for the first time with a good group of people!!!  FOr those of you that wanna know here is a link that descripes the gaps.

http://www.cyclenorthgeorgia.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36&Itemid=35

I did the first 3 gaps and it was a blast. The names of the Gaps I did are Neels, Wolf Pen and Woodys. Neels Gap was the longest climb of them all and Wolf Pen was the steepest I  thought of the three. All I can say is I was glad Woodys was the smallest and the shortest, since that was the last one. =) Here is a link to the elevation was well of the 3 gaps so you get an idea of the hill climbing I did.

http://www.cyclenorthgeorgia.com/images/stories/maps__profiles/three%20gap%20elevation.png

It crazy as it sounds I loved the hill climbing, it is amazing to see yourself climb hills like that and not fall over. We got done to about 6 mph on the bike going up. The best thing to remember though is what goes UP most come DOWN!!!! Going down was a blast I got up to about 34 mph going down and that was not even letting go on the way down. I held back a lot because I didn't know that roads very well and there are some sharp turns. It was also a busy weekend up there, since it was such a nice day there were a lot of motorcycles riding the gaps as well so I was a little nervous with all them out there as well as cars and other bikers all trying to share the same road.   Here are a few pictures on the top of each gap.

Taking a short break on to of Neels Gap.

Amazing!!!! On top at Wolf Pen Gap.

Made it through all 3 Gaps and on top at Woodys Gap!!!!!!

One last look before heading down. The view is amazing!!!!

After the ride 4 of us did a 3 mile run after which was of some side street of the main roads, but just like anything in North GA you can't go anywhere without hills. So we decided to name this hill ourselves and called it Chicawomen Gap. This hill was a but kicker as well, the only thing that made it enjoyable was the scenery. It was such a pretty run with some waterfalls and this river along the whole run. It make you feel like you were not in GA!

So overall is was an unforgettable day at the Gaps and I can't wait to go back and maybe one day I will do all 6. =)