Santa Cruz Randonneurs

有朋友在問
今年有沒有人要騎 Big Basin 200k
難度超越santa cruz mountain challenge 限時13.5小時
Big Basin 200k: Back by popular demand, this ride is one of the most difficult brevets on the US calendar, but one of the prettiest too. The out-and-back route starts and ends in Cupertino, and travels to the turnaround on the coast at Davenport. There are no flat miles on this mountainous route. We estimate this route contains at least 13,000 feet of climbing. For mile after mile randonneurs will be either climbing or descending through the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains. Riders should be prepared to add at least three hours to the time they usually take to finish other hard 200k brevets. Many randonneurs will be near elimination most of the day, so long stops are not advised. Riders will climb Moody/Page Mill, Jamison Creek, Bonny Doon, and Saratoga Gap, along with many other ascents. Compared to the other brevets in our series, very low gears and especially good brakes will be needed. For those not able to keep the minimum pace on the official route, there are some bail-out options that will (hopefully) get riders back to the start/finish before darkness arrives. Come give it a try and see what you can do!

http://www.santacruzrandonneurs.org/routes.html