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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 |
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"Mike Owens" wrote in message ... 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. |
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Tour of Georgia stages
"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 |
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