Originally Posted by gastro
The hell part has got nothing to do with it - it's the fact that a 12 mile ride was classified as "epic."
edit: that post evened the score on keyboards I might add.
Actually, it's not a 12 mile ride. When the 12 Miles of Hell first started, it was indeed 12 miles. Now I think it's between 17-20. It's probably not what I'd consider "epic" either, but it is very tough. It earns its name.