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
One is lucky to find hard pack that isn’t rutted
The loose gravel can cause a crash
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.
Same curve (Five Mile Curve), this time climbed by Bill Hamilton
Why ruin your $200 SIDI’s by pushing your bike?
It does take the toll on the body
No rider can admire the beauty while climbing
Rider in back is weaving (paperboying) back and forth to make it easier
Hear the cow bell! This is the 6, 000’ level.
Finishing climb – it’s only 22% grade
Marti Shea, 2008 Newton’s Revenge Women’s Winner
Marti had a great excuse for pushing her bike. Broken chain.
Almost to the finish
First person I’ve ever seen sitting here without falling
One pushing. One falling. One going backward.
All your weight must be on the front wheel here or you will crash
Leaning out over the front wheel hoping rear wheel doesn’t spin out
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.
2008 Newton’s Revenge winner, Anthony Colby Anthony rides professionally for Colavita-Sutter Home The record time for running up the mountain: 56: 41
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