Originally Posted by
knoxtnhorn
Ok, so I'm not ready for the Alpe d'huez; however, I am surprised that climbs are rated in this manner.
Sounds like you need to come ride out west.

We have the equivalent to that in basically a straight road. Average 9.2%, 8.4 miles and just under 3500 feet. I have heard Colorado also has some awesome climbs. Californian's like to brag about Mt Baldy, but it's still easier than the 2nd hardest climb just in the Salt Lake valley.