Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Middle of da Mitten
Bikes: Trek 7500, RANS V-Rex, Optima Baron, Velokraft NoCom, M-5 Carbon Highracer, Catrike Speed
I plugged a generic route into RideWithGPS, from Sierra City to Sardine Lake. It came out to 1581 vertical feet in 6.1 miles, one-way. Lots of 4-6% grades, with one piece of 8%. A little over a mile of it was unpaved. Obviously Monique's ride is a bit different, but probably something close. Looks like a good effort.