On November 10, 2018 George Vargas Everested Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos, Ca. More specifically he Everested an existing segment named “South Village to School Entrance”. The effort took a total time of 14:06 for 132.6 miles (213.3 … Continue reading
On October 6, 2018 George Vargas Everested San Elijo Road in San Marcos, CA . He climbed 29,301 feet in 175 miles 1.6 miles 606 feet of gain 7.2% grade. He had one rear flat and no mechanicals. He felt … Continue reading
I completed my third Everest on Thanksgiving day November 24, 2016. While many were enjoying their time with family and friends I decided to go out and spend some quality time with my climbing bike Bella – Bottecchia Emme 695. … Continue reading
I rode Palomar Mountain South Grade (14.5 mile 5,000+ ft) today. I hadn’t been on the mountain since October 12, 2019. I had one goal and that was to ride the climb at 3 w/kg. I ended up with 2.93 … Continue reading
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. You can find me onStrava Instagram Twitter youtube You may also want to read about 8.5 hour fasted ride. On January 4, George Vargas and Lori Hoechlin embarked on a NO NO Ride. … Continue reading
On December 23, 2018 George Vargas completed the REV Cycling Million Feet of Climbing Challenge. 2018 marks the third year in the last four years he has achieved 1,000,000 feet of climbing in one calendar year. The previous years were … Continue reading
On September 22, 2018 George Vargas and Lori Hoechlin completed the inaugural running of the Beach Cities Double Century with 9,900 feet, in a total time of 12:56 on the tandem. For those of you that keep track of ride … Continue reading
As a four-time successful Everester I often field questions from riders aspiring to complete their first Everest. I thought it would be a good time to create a series of posts to help riders prepare, ride and complete their first … Continue reading
George “Red Eyed Vireo” Vargas after completing his record sixth straight SOLO Furnace Creek 508 (508 mile 35,000 feet of climbing non stop Ultra Cycling race) a feat not previously accomplished by any other cyclist in over 30 years since … Continue reading
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