Bucket List - ride up a volcano...

[JasoninDenver]

Every time I have visited Maui, I have always wanted to cycle UP the Haleakala volcano. It is a 10,000 foot climb over 36 miles. Unfortunately, we were always visiting in winter when my conditioning level was suboptimal.

We are going this June and I was lucky to be able to sign up for an organized ride (race for others) to the top.

http://cycletothesun.com

I now have five months to get ready. I really need help from you guys by calling me to task when I post in any food and wine threads about how gluttonously I eat and drink. Must lose 10 pounds.

We live in Colorado and I climb tons during the summer so this should be a piece of cake, especially if I spend June training at my mountain condo, which sits at 8,700 feet. I cannot let myself get beat by a bunch of sea level dwellers.

I recall a few members have done this climb before and would love to hear about their rides.