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Summit of Mt. Washington visible in the background

Summit of Mt. Washington visible in the background. Starting line for bicycle race up Mt. Washington. “Top Notch” group at Newton’s Revenge, July 12, 2008. The dirt section can be very treacherous when wet. Even when dry it is long and unrelenting.

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Summit of Mt. Washington visible in the background

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  1. Summit of Mt. Washington visible in the background

  2. Starting line for bicycle race up Mt. Washington.

  3. “Top Notch” group at Newton’s Revenge, July 12, 2008

  4. The dirt section can be very treacherous when wet

  5. Even when dry it is long and unrelenting

  6. One is lucky to find hard pack that isn’t rutted

  7. The loose gravel can cause a crash

  8. If you’re going to buy a polka-dot jersey announcing that you are the best climber in the race, you better not be photographed pushing your bike. Hopefully his kids bought him that.

  9. Same curve (Five Mile Curve), this time climbed by Bill Hamilton

  10. Why ruin your $200 SIDI’s by pushing your bike?

  11. It does take the toll on the body

  12. No rider can admire the beauty while climbing

  13. Rider in back is weaving (paperboying) back and forth to make it easier

  14. Hear the cow bell! This is the 6,000’ level.

  15. Finishing climb – it’s only 22% grade

  16. Marti Shea, 2008 Newton’s Revenge Women’s Winner

  17. Marti had a great excuse for pushing her bike. Broken chain.

  18. Almost to the finish

  19. First person I’ve ever seen sitting here without falling

  20. One pushing. One falling. One going backward.

  21. All your weight must be on the front wheel here or you will crash

  22. Leaning out over the front wheel hoping rear wheel doesn’t spin out

  23. Bill Hamilton’s kid, Tyler. He set the hill climb record in 1997 at 51:55 and lowered it in 1999 at 50:21. Tom Danielson set the current record in 2002 at 49:24.

  24. 2008 Newton’s Revenge winner, Anthony ColbyAnthony rides professionally for Colavita-Sutter HomeThe record time for running up the mountain: 56:41

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