Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
RWGPS is probably more accurate, but that doesn't look like the right goat hill segment
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i havent ridden this road but always curious how they match up to things i rode as the avg gradient doesnt tell the whole story. Found this:Choose steeper or longer lol
29% is legit but i assume that is very short. With modern gravel gearing it should be “easy” 😀
Anything above 20% is just survival IME. There is no rhythm to it, just grind it out.
Cole
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The CT one was no joke too
Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
You're right, the worst bit of it is somewhat short. But the problem is you're grinding up and feeling near death, and then you go around a small bend and you see this little section that punches it up another 10%. That's what got me lol
Definitely not, the problem with that climb is that it just goes on and on and on. Not quite as steep as goat hill but it's relentless.
Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
It's only a 10 hour drive!
I road goat hill. Walked north kent. That bitch was steep.Choose steeper or longer lol
Pearl
THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING
I’m sure someone will live stream it
Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
I did the opposite, not really sure how I made it up north kent though.
Bikeworks
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Got one of those out here in Staten Island. Not the same average grade obviously, but anything that includes a grade >30% is worth talking aboutChoose steeper or longer lol
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
If anyone wants a good training loop to prep, this is my RUSA Route in Bedminster. I’ve done this on everything from an MTB to my Caledonia w/32s and survived…
Cole
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I feel like It needs Palatine... But I'm interested in doing this oneIf anyone wants a good training loop to prep, this is my RUSA Route in Bedminster. I’ve done this on everything from an MTB to my Caledonia w/32s and survived…
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
I have another version but for it to pass RUSA rules it has to meet some requirements on where the Controls are and distance between them and such. It took about a dozen versions to pass…
Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Good thing someone is paying attention.
Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
At first I was wondering why you skipped the gravel section near solberg and island rd. I assumed it was to keep it at 69 miles.
Cole
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Good catch, so when are we doing it?
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Having it be 69 miles was a major factor. Also, that Kings is a control.
Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
Before April 11!
