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Ride profile for Sacramento Wheelmen Sierra Century?
Hi all:
I'm looking at the "Sierra Century" put on by the Sacramento Wheelmen June 5 as possibly my "first ever" century ride. Only thing is, the web site doesn't have a rout profile posted, though the verbiage suggests there's at least one pretty challenging climb: "You'll approach the Sierra high country on your way to the legendary climb up Slug Gulch. Those who conquer the climb will receive a special award. If you'd like to save Slug Gulch for next year, take the bypass option." The description suggests – but doesn't say so in so many words – that the "bypass" still gives you century distance. Can anybody clear this up for me? TIA. Tom Young |
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Ride profile for Sacramento Wheelmen Sierra Century?
I did the Sierra Century double metric last year. Beautiful scenery over
roads with little traffic. Slug Gulch is steep but not that long. I soaked my feet in wading pools of cold water provided at the top (as did others). Very friendly and thought by many to be at least one of the best supported centuries around. Steve Juniper "Most accidents occur at home in bed." -- A.E. Neuman -- "Tom Young" wrote in message om... Hi all: I'm looking at the "Sierra Century" put on by the Sacramento Wheelmen June 5 as possibly my "first ever" century ride. Only thing is, the web site doesn't have a rout profile posted, though the verbiage suggests there's at least one pretty challenging climb: "You'll approach the Sierra high country on your way to the legendary climb up Slug Gulch. Those who conquer the climb will receive a special award. If you'd like to save Slug Gulch for next year, take the bypass option." The description suggests - but doesn't say so in so many words - that the "bypass" still gives you century distance. Can anybody clear this up for me? TIA. Tom Young |
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Ride profile for Sacramento Wheelmen Sierra Century?
Of all the centuries I did last year (including the Death Ride), I think the
Sierra Century Challenge was my favorite. Great support, fun climbs (Slug Gulch wasn't nearly as bad as they made it out to be, but then again, I live in Tahoe and all we have here are hills to climb :-) ), and a good looking jersey as well. "Steve Juniper" wrote in message news:wv95c.14631$po.192702@attbi_s52... I did the Sierra Century double metric last year. Beautiful scenery over roads with little traffic. Slug Gulch is steep but not that long. I soaked my feet in wading pools of cold water provided at the top (as did others). Very friendly and thought by many to be at least one of the best supported centuries around. Steve Juniper "Most accidents occur at home in bed." -- A.E. Neuman -- "Tom Young" wrote in message om... Hi all: I'm looking at the "Sierra Century" put on by the Sacramento Wheelmen June 5 as possibly my "first ever" century ride. Only thing is, the web site doesn't have a rout profile posted, though the verbiage suggests there's at least one pretty challenging climb: "You'll approach the Sierra high country on your way to the legendary climb up Slug Gulch. Those who conquer the climb will receive a special award. If you'd like to save Slug Gulch for next year, take the bypass option." The description suggests - but doesn't say so in so many words - that the "bypass" still gives you century distance. Can anybody clear this up for me? TIA. Tom Young |
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