Originally Posted by HDTVKSS

i just have a few questions regarding the course. i will try and drive up there this weekend, but incase that fails: the website says its 12.5 K out and back. is that the whole distace, or just in one direction?

where is blood hill distance wise on the course? is it comparable to somthing like the 2nd (big)climb at akuna bay? is that the only major climb? is that the best place to attack on the course?

Hmm ok, well E grade is only cause im a road racing virgin , hell ive only ever been on one group ride! if i smoke it then ill definatley move to D or C. remember that i have nearly no good pack riding skills so would probably get shelled in C or D for a 1st time out.