Originally Posted by
rooftest
The first time I did that ride, I remember well all the "casualties" that I passed on that seemingly endless Onyx climb. Riders lying flat on their backs, a half dozen puddles of puke, etc. It definitely ain't for riders who consider Newport Coast to be an "epic climb."
Onyx is not that bad, really. Nothing steep, 5 and 6% so just don't over-ride it and you'll be fine.
Rick / OCRR