The Ascent
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| The Ascent Duathlon : |
| Duathlon : Bike 9.75 Miles, Run 3.5 Miles |
| The Ascent Running Hill Climb : |
| Running : Run 3.7 Miles |
| The Ascent Bicycle Hill Climb : |
| Cycling : Bike 9.75 Miles |
- Race Date: Sunday, July 20, 2014
- Start Time: 9:00 AM
- Location:Blue Ridge Mountain Club
- Address: 496 State View Rd
- City/State/Zip:Boone, North Carolina 28607
- Country: USA
- Registration Website: https://e2races.webconnex.com/...
- Race Website http://www.e2races.com/races/e...
- Printable Entry: http://www.e2races.com/wp-cont...
- Telephone: 8284461010
- Email: [email protected]
The 2014 Ascent Hill Climbs:
• The Hardest Hill Climbs in the South
RIDE:
• The Hardest Bicycle Hill Climb in the South is 9.25-miles, with 3,200 feet of ascending, an average grade of 5.9 percent with a maximum pitch of 17.5 percent.
• 10AM start
RUN:
• The Hardest Running Hill Climb in the South is 3.7 miles, with 1,300 feet of ascending.
• Noon start
DUATHLON:
• Bike AND Run
• Prizes for best combined times in for both races.
• No transition or downhill racing.
• Run will not begin until cyclist return to Watson Gap Pavilion.
Course Information:
• The course is a completely closed, buttery smooth road with incredible scenery around every bend.
• Your friends and family can watch from anywhere on the course and meet you at the finish.
Other Info:
• Cyclists are free to ride down from the finish.
• This year we will have shuttles available to drive runners back to the start.
• Our post-race party has become the biggest attraction, with food beer and this year live music at the gorgeous Watson Gap pavilion.
• Plus, everyone gets an awesome race t-shirt!
• 2014 race registration is open.
• Registration Information.
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