Subject: RE: BSLT hills question I find it so funny that everyone is so concerned about the 'hills' when they should really think about the WIND at this race. Sorry, I'm from out there and have done the race and I think the wind and heat are much more taxing than the hills (although sounds like you're more concerned with the down rather than the up). There are some nice straight downhills where I got up to over 40 mph on the race. They are a straight shot, so other than watching out for other racers, there really isn't much to worry about, well, unless there is a crosswind. However, there are two hills on the course (the 'staircase' and the 'screwdriver') that are winding (tight curves) and rather steep as well. Nothing unmanageable, but I did take it easy down those. Just remember to 'feather' the brakes rather than grabbing on. I'm thinking if you sruvived any hills in Boerne, you will be fine here. They just look huge on the profile because everything else is so flat out there. Good luck at the race, that is definitely one of my favorites! |