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Fearsome Foursome

Cycling Route

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53.22 mi

9,354 ft

An all out sufferfest, Fearsome Foursome is a ride for cyclists that can handle climbing almost 10,000 feet over 60 miles at altitude. Proper hydration is key on this ride, especially in the summer months when temperatures can reach well over ninety degrees. Riders can choose to begin climbing either Flagstaff or Sunshine and then work their way north or south depending on the chosen first climb. On this route, daring individuals will ascend the big four of Boulder: Sunshine Canyon, Sugarloaf Road, Magnolia Road, and Flagstaff Road. Of the 50 miles ridden, 20 of them will be spent climbing. Catching glimpses of the snow-covered Rockies and cruising through canyons, riders should keep an eye out for deer, mountain lions, foxes, rabbits, and turkeys. No doubt, you’ll be cramping upon reaching the top of the final climb. After the concluding descent, a beer is definitely in order.

* Starting at Amante

Created By

Strava Routes

November 26, 2013·Public

Route and Elevation

3 mi

Segments

Name	Distance	Elev. Diff.	Avg. Grade
27th Way Climb	0.30 mi	420 ft	26.0%
Flagstaff from Broadway	5.74 mi	2,293 ft	7.6%
Full Flagstaff	5.10 mi	1,854 ft	6.9%
Flagstaff	4.05 mi	1,276 ft	5.9%
17th to Super Flagstaff	5.59 mi	2,090 ft	7.1%
Flagstaff from 9th to Amphitheater parking lot	3.36 mi	1,033 ft	5.8%
Super Flagstaff - Chautauqua Lot to Mailboxes	4.99 mi	2,047 ft	7.8%
Flagstaff to Lost Gulch Overlook	4.02 mi	1,578 ft	7.4%
Super Flag	4.58 mi	1,978 ft	8.2%
Gregory Canyon to First Lot	0.59 mi	256 ft	8.0%
Gregory Canyon 1st mile to Flagstaff road	1.01 mi	413 ft	7.7%
3rd 0.9 mile to flagsaff road from gregory canyon	0.87 mi	292 ft	6.3%
Flagstaff - Last K	0.70 mi	217 ft	5.9%
Upper Flagstaff (Amphitheater to Mailboxes)	1.71 mi	915 ft	10.1%
Flagstaff Rd Climb	0.79 mi	469 ft	11.2%
Flagstaff Ampth Road to S-Curve sign	0.67 mi	325 ft	9.2%
blue barrel climb	0.32 mi	246 ft	14.1%
Wall of PAIN	0.19 mi	151 ft	14.2%
Hello Engine Room - Anything Left?	0.75 mi	367 ft	9.2%
SuperFlag final 300m	0.18 mi	108 ft	11.1%
Flagstaff Descent: Mailboxes, Gregory Cyn	4.56 mi	-1,801 ft	-7.5%
Flagstaff Descent (Summit Rd to Gregory)	2.81 mi	-955 ft	-6.4%
Taylor's Favorite Turns	0.49 mi	-217 ft	-8.2%
Eben Fine to Tunnel	0.79 mi	144 ft	3.0%
Tour de Flatirons (TDF) - Interval Loop - Boulder Canyon	0.83 mi	180 ft	2.9%
Boulder Canyon to Four Mile	1.52 mi	269 ft	3.3%
Tour de Alps (Sprint)	0.18 mi	20 ft	1.7%
Magnolia Road Climb	1.01 mi	541 ft	10.1%
Magnolia Steep Section	0.23 mi	171 ft	14.0%
Sugarloaf - Boulder Canyon to Switzerland Trail Turn	4.71 mi	1,893 ft	7.6%
Sugarloaf, Canyon to Lost Angel	3.09 mi	1,161 ft	7.1%
Sugarloaf - 1st pitch	0.76 mi	226 ft	5.4%
County Highway 122 Climb	0.66 mi	410 ft	11.7%
Top of Sugarloaf from Mountain Pines	1.16 mi	617 ft	10.0%
Sugarloaf Descent - Mailboxes to BC	4.73 mi	-1,988 ft	-8.0%
BC Downhill Sprint #4	0.12 mi	-16 ft	-2.3%
BC Downhill Sprint #5	0.12 mi	-26 ft	-4.3%
Fourmile- Canyon to Poorman's	1.81 mi	295 ft	3.1%
Four mile- Poormans- Sunshine	3.90 mi	971 ft	4.7%
Fourmile + Poorman	2.65 mi	663 ft	4.7%
Sprint to Poormans	0.19 mi	49 ft	4.8%
Poorman Road (to mailboxes)	0.83 mi	390 ft	8.6%
Broomstick Ln Climb	0.30 mi	325 ft	20.6%
Upper Poorman	0.63 mi	354 ft	10.6%
Poorman Wall	0.48 mi	295 ft	11.6%
SunnysideUp Paved Descent	5.42 mi	-1,555 ft	-5.4%
Down Sunshine (from the dirt)	5.33 mi	-1,552 ft	-5.5%
Sunshine descent punchy hills	1.80 mi	-328 ft	-2.7%
Sunshine descent kicker	0.14 mi	39 ft	4.9%
Down Sunshine	2.22 mi	-873 ft	-7.4%

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Fearsome Foursome

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