Ride profile for Sacramento Wheelmen Sierra Century?

[Tom Young]

Hi all:

I'm looking at the "Sierra Century" put on by the
Sacramento Wheelmen June 5 as possibly my "first ever"
century ride. Only thing is, the web site doesn't have a
rout profile posted, though the verbiage suggests there's
at least one pretty challenging climb: "You'll approach the
Sierra high country on your way to the legendary climb up
Slug Gulch. Those who conquer the climb will receive a
special award. If you'd like to save Slug Gulch for next
year, take the bypass option."

The description suggests – but doesn't say so in so many
words – that the "bypass" still gives you century distance.
Can anybody clear this up for me?

TIA.

Tom Young

 

[Steve Juniper]

I did the Sierra Century double metric last year. Beautiful
scenery over roads with little traffic. Slug Gulch is steep
but not that long. I soaked my feet in wading pools of cold
water provided at the top (as did others). Very friendly and
thought by many to be at least one of the best supported
centuries around.

Steve Juniper "Most accidents occur at home in bed." --
A.E. Neuman --

"Tom Young" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]... Hi
all:

I'm looking at the "Sierra Century" put on by the
Sacramento Wheelmen June 5 as possibly my "first ever"
century ride. Only thing is, the web site doesn't have a
rout profile posted, though the verbiage suggests there's
at least one pretty challenging climb: "You'll approach the
Sierra high country on your way to the legendary climb up
Slug Gulch. Those who conquer the climb will receive a
special award. If you'd like to save Slug Gulch for next
year, take the bypass option."

The description suggests - but doesn't say so in so many
words - that the "bypass" still gives you century distance.
Can anybody clear this up for me?

TIA.

Tom Young

 

[Bill Kraus]

Of all the centuries I did last year (including the Death
Ride), I think the Sierra Century Challenge was my favorite.
Great support, fun climbs (Slug Gulch wasn't nearly as bad
as they made it out to be, but then again, I live in Tahoe
and all we have here are hills to climb ), and a good
looking jersey as well.

"Steve Juniper" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:wv95c.14631$po.192702@attbi_s52...
> I did the Sierra Century double metric last year.
> Beautiful scenery over roads with little traffic. Slug
> Gulch is steep but not that long. I soaked my feet in
> wading pools of cold water provided at the top (as did
> others). Very friendly and thought by many to be at least
> one of the best supported centuries around.
>
> Steve Juniper "Most accidents occur at home in bed."
> -- A.E. Neuman --
>
> "Tom Young" <[email protected]> wrote in message ne-
> ws:[email protected]
> .. Hi all:
>
> I'm looking at the "Sierra Century" put on by the
> Sacramento Wheelmen June 5 as possibly my "first ever"
> century ride. Only thing is, the web site doesn't have a
> rout profile posted, though the verbiage suggests there's
> at least one pretty challenging climb: "You'll approach
> the Sierra high country on your way to the legendary climb
> up Slug Gulch. Those who conquer the climb will receive a
> special award. If you'd like to save Slug Gulch for next
> year, take the bypass option."
>
> The description suggests - but doesn't say so in so many
> words - that the "bypass" still gives you century
> distance. Can anybody clear this up for me?
>
> TIA.
>
> Tom Young