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3:15pm 10-21-2013Peter Kortvel
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http://bikestein.comName of your favourite climbs:
Passo dello Stelvio-
Passo dello Stelvio is my number one it's simply beautiful. And you can even go biking there on a special day once a year when the road is closed for cars
I am writing some more about in on Bikestein.com
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10:01am 09-14-2013paddy
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it may not be the biggest in the world, though your jaw will lower and your heart swell
up the Otira gorge, Westland into Canterbury over Arthur's Pass, a place of places
Aotearoa, land of the long white cloud, New Zealand- not sure if you are still touring Man , though if you are it a lovely spot especiall up or down the west coast of the south island ,though wherever you go will be beauitifull and full of goodness, and if you are not, then maybe one day you will give it a whiff to see if you still enjoy the smell, and then you should go there , for its a good nostril full
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6:37pm 06-21-2013Michael
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Kaloko in Kona-
Starting out on the Queen K up Hina Lani this is 4800 feet of climbing in about 12 miles, brutal with zero breaks. Do this on a standard and get a taste of a Alpine climb.
Trust me here, carry up a jacket as its crazy cold up top.
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12:29am 01-20-2013PHYSIKCALFITNESS Wal
Website:
www.physikcalfitness.comName of your favourite climbs:
South Wales: RISCA/CWMCARN: We have 6 hills i know of that are over 25%, 2 over 30%. The problem being theyre quite short 3-10mins work. Wattsville is 1600m long at an average of 24%, that is extremely tough. Your forarms hurt from holding on so tight, lower back is dying. 1 leaf, 1 wet patch 1 slip ur off and ur not getting back on again. We also have 2 in Cwmbran that are 20% plus for 1km.-
We have 6 hills i know of that are over 25%, 2 over 30%. The problem being theyre quite short 3-10mins work. Wattsville is 1600m long at an average of 24%, that is extremely tough. Your forarms hurt from holding on so tight, lower back is dying. 1 leaf, 1 wet patch 1 slip ur off and ur not getting back on again. We also have 2 in Cwmbran that are 20% plus for 1km.
Ive done the bwlch and llangynidr (and the tumble 12 times in a day, the tumble (llanfoist, blaenavon) is harder than both easily). All of these climbs can be done fairly easily if you go slow. Our rule for if a hill is steep is how hard is it going as slow as you can. at 25%+ u cant really go fast or slow, its just trying not to stop.
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7:53pm 01-12-2013michael fiebach
Website:
http://cyclepass.com/Name of your favourite climbs:
Colle Fauniera - I was lucky enough to cross this narrow road when it was still closed
Tunnel et Col du Parpaillon - unpaved, old military road, connecting two of the deepest valleys in the French Alps
Col du Tende - the switchbacks are as regular as steps on a staircase; old military forts wait on top
Klammjoch -remote, unpaved road between Austria and Italy
Wuerzjoch -especially the narrow approach on the south side makes this interesting
Col de Solude - a shelf road with steep drop offs and several dark tunnels
Cormet d'Areches -an unpaved alternative to nearby Cormet de Roselend
Col de la Cayolle -highest point on a three pass dayloop
D32 Utelle s(u) -the highest point is a medieval hilltown with great views
Col de la Croix de Fere -a popular Tour de France pass
Col d'Illoire s(u) -highest point on south side of Canyon du Verdun- more descriptions at cyclepass.com.
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11:01pm 10-03-2011paul clarke
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madeira is,
. funchal to pico arrerio-
try this one.super hard up all the way.cycling in madeira is seriously difficult no flat roads just hills and more hills.
funchal to the highest point is 1800mtr takes 2 hrs.av gradient 9.3percent. not for the faint hearted.
plus side,you get fit best condition possible.i love it, ime real crazy............anybody want to join me,let
me know.
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8:20pm 08-02-2010Brian
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Mt. Baldy - Southern California- Because it is in my backyard I enjoy the climb on Mt. Baldy Road to the Mt. Baldy Ski Area. From what i have read the length at 8.8 miles and average grade of 7.6% with sections of 15% and even steeper switchbacks compare to Alpe d'huez at 8.8 miles with a 7.9% average. Usually can't beat that as a nice leg burning wake up call in the morning!
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2:42am 07-19-2010Howard Radin
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Mt. Evans- Beauty beyond belief up to 14,130'. From Idaho Springs to Mt. Evans summit you have the first 7 miles of gradual climbing and then for the next 20 miles it is up from there. Net vertical gain is 6575'.
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1:11am 03-12-2010Tommy Lamb
Website:
www.cyclingulster.comName of your favourite climbs:
Gap of Mamore, Donegal, Ireland- Must be the steepest climb in Ireland. Only 2km in length but average gradient is almost 20%. At times it reaches 30%. I've done the Tourmalet, Ventoux et al but was never as shattered as after Mamore. A must for all hill conquerors
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9:22pm 07-13-2009Steve P.
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The Grand Mesa............-
The climing starts right out the gate from Hotchkiss Colorado. Its 42 miles of climing the worst of It Is about 24 miles long none stop. At the top you are around 10,980ft. Its a fun ride down hill If you have a head wind Its a good thing.....If not you can reach speeds of 55+... I hit 47 In a head wind...
The tamdum that went past me at the time hit 60+ I asked the rider's At the bottom about that... Thats a big wow.......Try the Grand Mesa Its a good one..
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10:01am 06-09-2009Kris
Website:
http://www.cyclinggearshop.com/Name of your favourite climbs:
Kemmelberg in Belgium. I know it's not a mountain but i have no mountains in my country-
Congrats with the nice website !
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3:28pm 05-21-2009Thomas
Website:
www.tourtoto.netName of your favourite climbs:
alp dues-
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Best regards, Thomas
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2:02am 04-24-2009eric
Website:
http://fire.prohosting.com/eric815/cars_.htmlName of your favourite climbs:
GRADE: The road climbed to Fall River Pass on steep grades sometimes reaching 16%. Some early automobiles had to climb in reverse due to their weak engines and gravity-fed fuel system. Surface materials washed off quickly.- I would have to say magnolia road out of boulder. short but sweet. also fall river road The Fall River Road was the first road to cross the Rocky Mountains in northern Colorado. Starting by Larimer and Grant counties in 1913 before the establishment of Rocky Mountain National Park, the early construction was carried out by state prison inmates. The convicts made little progress and contractors completed the road in 1920. The unpaved mountain road climbed from Horseshoe Park up the steep Fall River Valley over a series of tight switchbacks to reach Fall River Pass at 11,796'; from there, the road continued down the west side of the mountains to Grand Lake. Despite the popularity of the route, the road proved difficult to traverse and maintain. Automobiles had trouble mastering the steep grade and tight curves and avalanches often buried the road forty feet deep. Following the completion of Trail Ridge Road in 1932 the eastern Half of Fall River Road became a one-way scenic drive from Endovalley up to Fall River Pass; the western half was abandoned or overbuilt by the Trail Ridge Road
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7:46am 03-02-2009Jessica
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phanxipang-
Phanxipang is one of highest mountain in Asian. have you ever been there?
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9:30pm 01-30-2009Tammo Bruin
Website:
www.bruinside.comName of your favourite climbs:
The climbs are sometimes a fight with myself but is necessary to start my favourite downhills !-
Luddo : A nice website to read your climb and cycling experience all over the world .
Regards from Tammo Bruin
Have a nice time with the Santos SCC02 .