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03-10-08 | 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by celticfrost

So the NET elevation gain is 930' and the ACTUAL elevation climbed is 1470' (930'+540')?

EDIT -- if you climbed 930' over 7.5 miles (grade = 2.35%), then I'd rate it a 1. If you climbed 1470' over 7.5 miles (grade = 3.7%), then I'd rate it a 3.

I would say 3ish also for option 2.

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