ericgu

Here is my ride report from RAMROD 2007:

https://riderx.info/blogs/riderx/arch...mrod-2007.aspx

chairmandave

Good job. I did the ride too- my total saddle time was 10 hours and 1 minute (tack on an extra 2 hours for rest stops and such). The 12 percent grade climbs were crazy- glad I did them though.

Do you know the total elevation gain for the ride was? I heard it was more than the usual 10,000, but I can't get a straight answer out of anyone (Per said it was about +700 feet, one of the ride officials said +1000 feet).

merlinman

that 3rd climb up Forest Service Road #70 was very tough. The false summit after the 12% grade section was bad enough, but to have to hit the back side of it again at 12% after the turnaround took most of the rest of the life outta my legs. I do a lot of hill riding and I have to say I think this is one of the hardest courses you will find. My legs are still toasty today.

chairmandave

Luckily, I remembered that the 12 percent grade on the backside was preceded by a slight downhill, so I was able to carry enough momentum to haul me half way up that climb. The remainder of the climb, though, was wicked slow and painful. All good fun!

ericgu

Elevation gain is a contentious topic - it depends a fair bit on the algorithms that are used.

Based on what I rode, applying a few corrections here and there, and adding in the extra climb, I'd say 11K