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Okay, very helpful... the last question for you and BBM... you say long and steep... what is your definition of "long" in that context? VaultGuru, I'm in Twain Harte an hour or so below Sonora Pass.... will definately make a trip or two over the hill to do a few of these rides, the 'easier' ones. What would either of you say is the steepest prolonged grade? We've got a few rides locally here that are 7 miles+ at varying grades... some 3-5%, others 4-8%... then a few 1-2 milers at 8-10%. Just need to get out and ride, but wanted to make sure I'm riding the right stuff 8-) Thank you!
FWIW, I would ride maybe 20-30 miles, then do two repeats on your 7mi/4-8% hills, then throw in the 1-2mi/7-8% stinger at the end. Do this a couple of times prior to the SC. You will be very prepared to ride this century.