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I lived on the route they are using for the metric for two years. The grades hit 19% on the Big Nasty. There is one short bit on the way up to Spanish Point that shows 20% in the right hand lane.
The climb to Canyonlands and dead horse include 8% climbs.
Both are great rides.
The stops are well supplied with food, water and sports drinks. The people of Moab are great.
People ride both routes frequently with standard chainwheel sets. I used a triple.
May have to go myself.