Yesterday's Base Camp Everesting ride was quite the challenge. 15,000ft of elevation gain on one hill, during one single activity, with no sleep. For added fun, my ride started at 7,000' and took place in July. Trying to beat the heat, I started my laps at 4:45am. And it was a delight in the beginning. No traffic, the road all to myself, no sun, and the pavement not radiating heat. Alas, it did not last. By 9am the sun was hitting the road and it really started warming up. By the time I finished, the air temperature was 80 degrees, there was no shade, and the pavement was cooking. I felt roasted and very dehydrated.

Depending on when I try to complete a full Everest, I may actually start at 9 or 10pm at night. There is really no way I can do 29,029 feet of climbing with that kind of heat and exposure. My body simply is not capable of sustaining that level of effort without cooler temps. #everesting #biking #challenge #500000challenge