RATE THE Breathless Agony Ride

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Breathless Agony (http://www.cyclingpros.com/onyx.htm)
Redlands
May

rate using this format, please!

1 = Dismal, will never ride again and wouldn't recommend it!
2 = Not so great, but others seemed to enjoy the ride
3 = So-so, with minor improvements I'd do it again
4 = Darn good ride, I'd do it again and recommend it
5 = Outstanding on every level that matters to me! I'd suggest you do it next year for sure!

Please include the following:

Name of Ride:
Location:
When:
Type: (century, double, double-metric, metric)
Number of Riders: (Approximate)
Organizer: (name of bike club/organization)
Rating: (please use the 1-5 scale)
Comments on SAG support and Rest Stops: (what food was provided, SAG support presence etc.)
Comments on the route: (constructive thoughts, ideas, favorite aspects, etc.)

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[OC Roadie]

Name of Ride: Breathless Agony

Location: Redlands, CA
When: Early May
Type: Century+

Number of Riders: 300-400

Route: Organized Century, 114 miles with 12,000'

Organizer: Veloce Santiago, Santiago Cycling & Chuck Bramwell

Rating: 5++

Comments on SAG support and Rest Stops: Support is top notch at rest stops and on the road, had Chuck driving next to me playing "Stairway to Heaven" at the top of Oak Glen:D. Rest stops have the works, only thing that could've been improved on, was the after ride meal.

Comments on the route: This ride is the sh1t, it's a must do, at least once for everybody. My favorite century course in SoCal. I love the cyclocross style climb up Jack Rabbit Trail, the famous Oak Glen climb, and the never ending 30 mile climb up Onyx. I did this in 2005, and it was freaking cold, especially coming down Oak Glen. Even though it's not a race, it's a timed event with posted results, a great century for competitive riders and racers. The Onyx climb has some great views and scenery.