Tour of Georgia stages

The exact route(s) have not been shown but the Athens - Brasstown Bald

stage is stated to be 128 miles and include the climb of Hogpen Gap (hwy
348) and finish on top of Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia (SR
180 spur at Jack's Gap). Hogpen is the toughest, commonly climbed, gap in
Georgia and is ~11 km with an average on uphill sections of ~7%. There is a
prolonged 2-3 km section in the middle at 9-10%. The final several hundred
meters to the top of Brasstown Bald approaches 20% and may be more.



The preceding stage is also listed as 128 miles and is stated to include the
very popular "3 Gap" route of Neel's, Wolfpen and Woody's gaps. Without
knowing the direction these climbs will be tackled from, but assuming it is
the Neel's-Wolfpen-Woody's sequence; Neel's is ~12 km @ 5%, Wolfpen is ~7 km
@ 6% but there are some steep ramps on this desolate climb and a true, very
tight 180 degree turn, Woody's is ~4 km @ 5%.

-Mike

"Mike Owens" wrote in message
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The exact route(s) have not been shown but the Athens - Brasstown Bald

stage is stated to be 128 miles and include the climb of Hogpen Gap (hwy
348) and finish on top of Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia (SR
180 spur at Jack's Gap). Hogpen is the toughest, commonly climbed, gap in
Georgia and is ~11 km with an average on uphill sections of ~7%. There is
a
prolonged 2-3 km section in the middle at 9-10%. The final several
hundred
meters to the top of Brasstown Bald approaches 20% and may be more.



The preceding stage is also listed as 128 miles and is stated to include
the
very popular "3 Gap" route of Neel's, Wolfpen and Woody's gaps. Without
knowing the direction these climbs will be tackled from, but assuming it
is
the Neel's-Wolfpen-Woody's sequence; Neel's is ~12 km @ 5%, Wolfpen is ~7
km
@ 6% but there are some steep ramps on this desolate climb and a true,
very
tight 180 degree turn, Woody's is ~4 km @ 5%.

-Mike


Oh how VERY, VERY cool. I've been up that road to the top of Brasstown Bald
several times. I've often wondered if I could possibly climb it.

I don't live very far away. You can bet I'll be camped out on Brasstown
Bald -- or whatever it takes to be near that finish line!

Bob C.

"Mike Owens" wrote in message ...
The preceding stage is also listed as 128 miles and is stated to include the
very popular "3 Gap" route of Neel's, Wolfpen and Woody's gaps. Without
knowing the direction these climbs will be tackled from, but assuming it is
the Neel's-Wolfpen-Woody's sequence; Neel's is ~12 km @ 5%, Wolfpen is ~7 km
@ 6% but there are some steep ramps on this desolate climb and a true, very
tight 180 degree turn, Woody's is ~4 km @ 5%.

Drive-by gloat
Oh baby!!! We have a cabin rented right on Neel's Gap. We will be
able to sit on the porch and watch the race.
/Drive-by gloat