Originally Posted by
valygrl
Hi Markf thanks for the suggestions.
How long is the unpaved part of 3? What's the surface like? DO I need Knobby tires (damn, i just took mine off!) And how steep?
10% dirt is not going to be very enjoyable for me, I have to say, either up or down hill. Nice idea, though, for someone who is less gravel-a-phobic or more go-light than me.
The unpaved part of GCR 3 is smoother than a lot of paved roads, and posted at 50 mph. People around here do it on 700x23 tires. I honestly don't remember how long the unpaved part is, they've been paving a little more every summer. I think Ute Pass is a 5% max climb from CO 9, it's not an exceptionally difficult climb.