Bicycle Race Up Mount Washington
Phillip gaimon a 22 year old georgian cyclist competing in his second bicycle race up mount washington in just two months won saturday s 36th annual mount washington auto road bicycle hillclimb.
Bicycle race up mount washington. My bike ride up mt. Washington auto road bicycle hillclimb. Bikereg is the premier online event registration service for cycling events. Cyclists race up mount washington the highest peak in the northeast stephanie sydlik crosses the finish line at the mt.
Founded in 1999 two decades of experience streamlining the registration process. Filmed during the newton s revenge hillclimb practice ride. Drug testing instituted in 2018. The mount washington auto road bicycle hillclimb is an annual american cycle racing event held in new hampshire.
Washington in gorham nh on june 5 2011. A record is a record no matter which race newton s revenge or mt. I am a glutton for punishment but i simply am not interested in trying to ride a bike up this thing. In august there is the traditional mount washington auto road bicycle hillclimb and since 2006 there is a second bike race in july named newton s revenge.
The mount washington auto road bicycle hillclimb is known as the toughest hillclimb in the world with an average grade of 12 extended sections of 18 and the last 50 yards is an amazing 22. Easy customizable full featured event management interface. The massive demand for partaking in this bicycle hill climb is the reason that there are two races held each year. The event raises money for the tin mountain conservation center which promotes appreciation of the environment.
Running is sufficient suffering. Created and run by bike racers and event directors. Washington bicycle hillclimb on saturday aug. Make sure the chain runs always in a fairly straight line between the front and rear sprockets.
Ive done the running race up mt. Washington the world s toughest bicycle climb i have to. A triple is a bike with 3 sprockets in front. To mount a col like the mount washington climb it can especially for novice cyclists be recommended to opt for a triple.
When cycling uphill of course your gear is essential. Registration results and fundraising solutions all in one place. The only time you can do this climb is during one of the 2 races held each year its ordinarily closed to bikes. Elevation is not all you gain.
Washington twice and am doing so again in june 2010.