 |
Road Bike Directory
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Up Coming Event Details |
All Events Add Event Comment
|
Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb |
| Event Date: | 8/15/2009 - 08/15/2009 |
| Event Location: |
Gorham, NH |
| Event Description: |
You may have seen these bicycle racers on TV challenging mountains in Europe, but they call this event the "TOUGHEST HILLCLIMB RACE IN THE WORLD!" 7.6 miles up the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Come see for yourself why the top racers from around the world and local riders travel to Pinkham Notch to challenge the Mt. Washington Auto Road.
This 7.6-mile all-uphill race to the summit of the highest peak in the northeastern United States is the primary annual fundraiser for Tin Mountain Conservation Center located in Albany, N.H. For the privilege of pedaling up the unrelenting grade, sometimes with winds of 40 mph. or more, elite and amateur cyclists pay an entry fee of $350, from which all proceeds support Tin Mountain's great work promoting an appreciation for the natural world while instilling the bedrock principles of sound stewardship and sustainable lifestyles. Entry fees help support Summer Camps, School Programs, and Community Programs for both adults and children.
Just how steep is the course? The Mt. Washington Hill Climb is quickly becoming known as the toughest hill climb in the world at 7.6 miles in length, has an average grade of 12% with extended sections of 18% and the last 50 yards is an amazing 22%! Sprint that to the finish! |
| E-mail: |
mary@mt-washington.com |
| URL: |
http://www.mtwashingtonbicyclehillclimb.org/ |
Event Comment:
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
