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Everest Challenge
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Day One starts outside of Bishop at Millpond Park, 4,425'.

The first climb is up to Mosquito Flat.  At 10,250' it is the highest paved road in
the Sierras.  The run in is 11 miles long.  The first 8 miles is neutralized.  The climb
is 22 miles, average grade is 5%.  Maximum grade lower half 9%, upper half
11%.  

Back down to Round Valley for a short climb up Pine Creek to 7,420' in 8 miles,
average grade is 7%, max is 9%, extended sections of 8%.

Then past the start/cars and up Bishop Creek to 9,835' in 20.4 miles, average
grade 6%.  While this is not the highest spot or most vertical gain, the last mile has
two short sections around 15% grade and will certainly test your strength and
endurance and desire to stay on the bike. Bottom half has extended sections of
8-9% grade, max grade 9%.  Timing finish will be at the top after the turnoff to the
boat ramp. However due to parking/narrow roads all riders are expected to ride back
down to the cars/start for the official finish. This effectively neutralizes the last descent
(so you can enjoy the views, bask in the unfiltered sunlight and rarified atmosphere, for
the benefit of climbers, and for your safety on the way down - GO SLOW). Total
climbing for Day One is 15,465' in 120 miles.


Day Two starts outside Big Pine with a climb up towards the Palisade Glacier.
Starting elevation 3,940'

finishing elevation 7,800'. The run-in is 4 miles long. The first 3 miles are neutralized
and marshaled through the first stop sign and across the Highway 395. The actual
climb is 9 miles with an average grade of almost 8% (max is 11%). There are
extended portions of 9-10%.  Then riders head back across the valley past the
original start.

Next we head up the Death Valley Road/Waucoba Canyon to 6,545' in 8.5 miles,
average grade 5% (max just touches 12% in the roller in the "narrows", 11%
in one corner before that).

Back down to the cars/start and then up to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest at
10,100' in 21 miles, average grade 6% (max in the lower half is just touches
14%, max in the upper half just touches 17%). There are dozens of 9-12%
rollers in the bottom third.  The last 3 miles averages 10% grade.  Timing finish
will be at the high point a half mile before the Visitors Center. However, due to
parking/narrow roads all riders are expected to ride back down to the cars/start for the
official finish. This effectively neutralizes the last descent.  Total climbing for Day
Two is 13,570' in 86 miles.  This brings the two day total to 29,035' (the elevation of
Mount Everest) in 206 miles.








Profiles for 2 day stage race                   Coach George at 10,000 feet                   
                                                 elevation after 2 grueling days of climbing



Results 2005                                        

Results 2006 and Race Report