Mountain Bike

120.7 miles

Distance

8,953 ft

Climb

-8,960 ft

Descent

996 ft

High Point

2^4 – The Absolute Unit

If you’re masochistic and you know it, clap your hands. This is not for the faint of heart (nor the unprepared)

The final doubling, we’ve now got 16 climbs to contend with…

This one will make you regret that you ever learned how to ride a bike. It’s a really dumb way to spend your time.

120 miles
10500 feet of climbing

Climbs:

East Rock
West Todd
The Wall
Talmadge Road
Kimberly
Chestnut Lane
The Orchard
Whirlwind
Castle Craig
Holiday Hill
Horton Hill
Hunters Mountain
Andrew Mountain
Blackberry Hill
Peck Hill
Fountain Street

Detailed Description

2^4 - The Absolute Unit is a 121 mile intermediate race route located near New Haven Connecticut. This road bike primary route can be used one direction and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 8,953 ft with a max elevation of 996 ft then descends -8,960 ft.

Past Events

- 4 May 2024
The Almost Perfect Rides
Race

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Trails in Route

	Kimberley Avenue Sidewalk				476 ft
	Country Club Road				4,157 ft

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	Rite Aid and Gas Station	Information
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	Steep Descent!	Information

Details

Race Course
Riding area

East Rock Park
Primary Activity

Road Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

Gravel
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Extreme

More Stats for 2^4 - The Absolute Unit mountain bike route

Altitude min

11 ft
Altitude start

27 ft
Altitude end

23 ft
Grade max

-46.6%
Grade min

48.5%
Distance climb

54 miles
Distance down

59 miles
Distance flat

7 miles

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