Compared to this race, and this race…Mt. Norquay can be considered a mere “bump in the road.” Let’s put it this way: our tech guide will not contain anything even vaguely resembling this description, from the 37th Annual Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb ~“The course - The Mt. Washington Auto Road rises at an average grade of 12 percent, with a 22-percent grade in the final yards before the 6288-foot summit. The challenge is increased by Mt. Washington's famous high winds and frequently bad weather. In some years the winds have blown riders off their bikes on the upper slopes above the tree line; in others, rain, fog and general chill have made the experience all the more unforgettable.”
Having a vehicle/driver to transport you down the mountain – should you attain your finishing goal – is not an option (and I’m sure few would argue the sanity of that particular requirement). Sketchy – BIG time. Mt. Norquay – much friendlier on all accounts (plus, good training, should you be considering tackling Mt. Washington at some point...).
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