2010 COURSE

 

75 mile option

All the challenge of the full century with a nice "cheater" shortcut where you want it. Start with easy plains-cruising, progress to high-altitude fast rollers and plenty of moderate climbing, a couple short steeps and an epic descent thru Left Hand Canyon.
Avg times – 5-7 hrs, elevation gain ~5500'.

100 mile route

The meat & potatoes route. The full meal-deal. All the challenge you'd expect from a century ride out of Boulder, CO. Pass the Left Hand Canyon descent & opt for an additional 20 miles of Peak to Peak rollers, including a tough 1500' climb out of Nederland before rejoining the mere mortals on the descent. Avg times – 6-9 hrs, elevation gain ~7000'.

With the 75 or 100 mile route, count on some extended climbing with a fairly consistent grade. You need to be fit & train appropriately. And just when you feel you can't climb anymore, it's 30 miles down to the finish.

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**All numbers, profiles, times & comparisons are approximations, don't go bettin' the farm on them**