Originally Posted by
G Boehne
Anyone doing the Blue Ridge Brutal (Aug 15)? And/or if you have done the ride, any advice for a fellow from Illinois who is accustomed to climbing hills but not mountains? I am 63 and have registered for the 57mile ride.
GB
I've done all the various routes on Brutal and you will do fine. There is some climbing on the 57 miler but nothing terribly steep. The 100 miler has a 1-2 mile climb at about 70 miles that is a rock solid 10-11%. That one hurts you pretty good.
If you have anything left give Mt Jefferson a look afterwards. Now that is a climb!!