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AJDad001


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Hi Michelle;

The preliminary route looks to be very similar to last year's classic route. 

The first day has two sections with a fairly difficult climbs. One is just after half way, and there was a rest stop shortly after the climb. The other one is the Wilson street hill out of Dundas.

Both of them are doable by anyone with the right gears and the patience to go at their own pace - slow down and gear down enough to keep your heart rate at a tolerable (it will still be higher than normal) level, and just keep grinding away at it. Neither one is particularly steep - they just take a while to get up. 

Over the course of the 100+km there is about 670m of climbing - that's not an obscene amount of climbing for a ride that long.

The route, including elevation profile can be seen here: http://app.strava.com/rides/5407462

The second day is much more "up and down" - but the hills are all much shorter. There is "only" about 400m of climbing on the second day, and the last 30km are generally downhill. 

The 2nd day's route and elevation can be seen here: http://app.strava.com/activities/9277545

Don't panic when you see the elevation profiles. There are plenty of people who walk up the hard hills, or who stop at the top to catch their breath. This is a RIDE not a race. Take it at your own pace. Stop to smell the daisies, and enjoy the ride.smile

Happy riding,

Jason
Toronto - Niagara 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Calgary, 2011



-- Edited by AJDad001 on Friday 25th of May 2012 01:13:26 AM

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MichFarr


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Just wondering if anyone knows if there are any huge hills in the Classic Route?  I've been working out a lot and training here and there outside but wanted to know how hard this route actually is when it comes to steep hills and elevations.

Michelle



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Look for an earlier post on this board from April 25 titled "2012 Route Profile" (sorry I don't know how to link to it from my phone). That post has an elevation profile of this years route.

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Last year the first day had two challenging hill parts (just before lunch, and just before camp, go figure)

My advice (i am a hobby cyclist, not an expert by any stretch!) is to keep the legs moving, and use your easy gears.  Once you get to the slowest just keep pedalling! You will feel like you are going slow, but trust me it is still faster then geting off your bike and walking.  At one point last year we got off the bike and walked for a bit just before lunch (rolling hills section) but it was more to stretch out etc.  

The hamilton mountain climb is loner then you think.  Don't get off the bike and start walking to early as the hill has a way of twisting and turning and still going.  Just go to your easiest gear, and keep the legs going. Think about controlling your breathing in the nose, out the mouth! Nice and controlled :)



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@AJDad001

Lots of great info in your post and links! As a first time rider, thank you!!

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Here is a garmin link to day 1 and day 2 of the ride last year. 595 meters of vertical day 1, 310 meters of vertical day 2.
Nothing to be scared of, just take your time and enjoy!
http://connect.garmin.com:80/activity/embed/91993032
http://connect.garmin.com:80/activity/embed/91993060


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MichFarr


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Thanks for the awesome information.  I'm looking forward to spending two days on a bike to clear my head and meet new people.  I broke up with my boyfriend on Sunday :)



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Is that a good or a bad thing?

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