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Old 06-24-2009, 02:05 PM   #1
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Default How steep is Lookout Mountain?

Yeah, I ride Lookout Mountain as often as possible. And I write about how twisty and steep it is, but how steep and twisty is it really?

Last month they had the first sanctioned skateboard race down the top part of the mountain. Check out the gear on this crashing racer: http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_12335003
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Old 06-24-2009, 02:09 PM   #2
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Wow. 40mph on a skateboard. Sounds wild.
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Old 06-24-2009, 02:13 PM   #3
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That guy used too much front brake.
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Old 06-24-2009, 04:35 PM   #4
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That guy used too much front brake.
Would've made it if he didn't jam it on like a racer.
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Old 06-24-2009, 04:42 PM   #5
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You've gotta ask yourself a question:

"Do you know what a switchback is?"

Well, do ya?

Punk.
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Old 06-24-2009, 05:23 PM   #6
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That guy used too much front brake.
Judging by the skateboard, I'd say he highsided from too much rear brake!
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Old 06-24-2009, 02:30 PM   #7
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I'd love to come out there and ride it with you. I bet you are pretty swift on that road. If you had to estimate how many times would you say you have been up and down?
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Old 06-24-2009, 02:51 PM   #8
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Coast Race!

That looks insane!
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