ONYX SUMMIT CHALLENGE
MAY 30, 2020 @ 7:45 am (roll at 0800!)
Not sure what the difference is between a "Hilly" & "Rolly" ride ?
Meet BCI for a climb from the Thurman Flats Picnic Area toward Onyx Summit on Hwy 38
( elevation 8,443' ) !
The Strava segment “Onyx Assault” is 8.5 miles long with 2,182’ of climbing. The average gradient is 5%, but it includes some long stretches between 7% and 9%. Strava considers this segment to be a Cat 1 climb, which is one down from the hardest climb classification (which is “HC” or “hors de categorie” meaning “beyond categorization.”)
Hwy 38 @ Onyx Summit from the north side: Downhill truck signs says 6% for next 5 miles!
What3Words: always.lazy.supernatural - how fitting is that!
Riding in our local mountains can be beautiful, and while the climbs can be long, they are typically not any steeper than our regular BCI routes. Not sure? Try Challenge I - you will get a taste of mountain riding and a non-stop downhill back to the start. If you feel good when you get to Angelus Oaks, keep going for the Challenge II turnaround. Still feeling good? Go all the way to the top! It's your choice and you can turn around anywhere along the route.
Three routes to choose from: 1/2 up, 1/2 down!
Challenge I: Turn around at Angelus Oaks - 17 miles, 2,300' Map/Profile
Challenge II: Turn around at Greyback Amphitheater - 35 miles, 3,800' Map/Profile
Challenge III: To Onyx Summit & back - 55 miles, 6,400' Map/Profile
Bring your own picnic lunch & favorite beverage to enjoy at the top of the summit. SAG will drive it up there for you!
Start/Finish at Thurman Flats Picnic Area: in San Bernardino National Forest above Mentone. What3Words:
speedily.spectacles.deafening - about 70 miles from Deerfield.
Carpools recommended
$5 Adventure Pass required for parking.
Alternate parking at Mill Creek Visitor Center, no pass required, then ride to Thurman Flats. This adds 2.8 miles each way and 800' of climbing.
Please REGISTER by May 24th
