If I recall, most of the passes in CO have very gentle grades (6%)
On average, that is correct, though grades can be much steeper in sections.
I rode Loveland Pass last week, and will be doing it again today.
Below is a description of both Loveland and Independence Pass ... another of my favorites.
http://mybicycleroutes.com/xlovelandpassinfopage.html - Loveland Pass
http://mybicycleroutes.com/xindepend...sinfopage.html - Independence Pass
Loveland Pass at about 11,500ft last week just before the last swithchback and final climb to the top. The grade gets
pretty steep in this section of the 8.5 mile climb from Keystone. It sure feels a lot steeper than it did 25 years ago
These Bighorn sheep have no problems adapting to the altitude. ( Near A-Basin ski area last week)
There are easier ways to ride a bike to the summit ...
