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Blood, Sweat & Gears (century challenge); NC, USA
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The 5th Annual God's Country Cycling Challenge

Tormenting climbs, treacherous descents, and tantalizing flats are part of the varied terrain featured in the 100-mile route for Blood, Sweat and Gears - God's Country Century Cycling Challenge.

The demanding route, which showcases the mountain communities of Watauga County, North Carolina, requires over
9,000 feet of total climbing. Highlights of the route include a 21 mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway, a strenuous climb over the 4,500 foot gap at Snake Mountain, and a 10 mile "flat" on old US 421. A 57-mile segment is offered for those riders who prefer the sanity of a challenging but shorter course. The 57 mile ride ends before the climb over Snake Mountain. Shuttle back to the start is available for riders and bikes.

This is a fully supported ride with 6 aide stations for refueling with water and lots of carbs!

***"It's a great area for riding, very hilly, but I'd say it's the best area for training in the whole of the United States."
Lance Armstrong on Boone, NC
Cycle Sport (June 1998)***

06-28-2003

Blood, Sweat & Gears (century challenge); NC, USA