The one in question is the ascent from Saratoga to Skyline Rd. 6.5 miles, 2090' climb, 6.6% avg gradient.
Would this be a Cat 1 in Le Tour?
Here's a brief description of the climb, though I'm sure any cyclist in the bay area knows this one.
http://www.westernwheelers.org/main/resources/BA_Climbs.html#H9E
P.S. Having never climbed any gradient for more than 5 mintues (sinning stationary bike is the extent of my "uphill" climbs, which I know aren't the same...I used resistance), but I've biked flats for 1-2 hours at a time. I'm wondering is this way out of my league having never attempted a real climb before?
Would this be a Cat 1 in Le Tour?
Here's a brief description of the climb, though I'm sure any cyclist in the bay area knows this one.
http://www.westernwheelers.org/main/resources/BA_Climbs.html#H9E
P.S. Having never climbed any gradient for more than 5 mintues (sinning stationary bike is the extent of my "uphill" climbs, which I know aren't the same...I used resistance), but I've biked flats for 1-2 hours at a time. I'm wondering is this way out of my league having never attempted a real climb before?