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08/29/09 Fearsome Foursome – 9am Departure
Complete any one of the climbs below and you are may be considered super-human. What if you complete all four in the same day?
At any time it is OK to cry uncle and retreat to the the Lazy Dog where we’ll meet for recovery meal and beverages. www.thelazydog.com
Climb #1
Flagstaff Rd – from Gregory Canyon at end of Baseline. The first 5 miles have an average grade of 7.4% with a .3 mile section just below Lost Gulch Overlook at 14%. The first .5 mile above Gregory Canyon averages 10%, the 3.5 miles from Gregory Canyon to the Ampitheater turnoff averages 6.5, and the next two miles to the exit from the Mountain Park averages 10%.
Climb #2
Sunshine Canyon – from end of Mapleton. The first 4.5 miles have an average grade of 6.7% with short stretches up to 14%.
Climb #3
Sugarloaf Rd – from Boulder Canyon. The first 4 miles average between 6% and 7% grades. Drawback to this ride is a busy approach through Boulder Canyon.
Climb #4
Magnolia Rd – from Boulder Canyon. The first 4 miles have an average grade of 9% with a section at the bottom over 13%. Drawback to this ride is a busy approach through Boulder Canyon.