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