San Diego Century 2022: 102.5

102.5 - Purple Monster

3 CLIMB PREVIEW: PURPLE MONSTER, THREE WITCHES AND RSF
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102.5 COURSE OVERVIEW

RANCHO SANTA FE HILL CLIMB

The Rancho Sante Fe Hill Climb is approximately 5 miles from the start at MiraCosta College. The climb is about 2 miles long with a 4% grade.
See the RSF climb on Strava RSF Climb
See where RSF falls on Jules’ 33 Mile Ride Jules' Ride

THREE WITCHES HILL CLIMB

67 mile riders (and 102.5 mile riders) will hit the featured Three Witches Hill Climb approximately 32.5 miles from the start at MiraCosta College. The climb is about 1 mile long with a 4% grade.
See the SDC – Three Witches Hill Climb on Strava Three Witches

PURPLE MONSTER HILL CLIMB

102.5 mile riders will hit the Purple Monster Climb approximately 48.5 miles from the start at MiraCosta College. The climb is about 1.7 miles long with a 7% grade. (NOTE: Don’t forget that the Purple Monster is one section of approximately 7 miles of climbing – manage your pace and stay hydrated!)
See the SDC – Purple Monster Hill Climb on Strava Purple Monster

3 Reasons We Dare You To Climb The Purple Monster!

1. Your official time will live forever.
Continuing in 2019: every 102.5 mile rider will have a timing chip and get an official time on the Purple Monster Climb. Get your bike and your legs ready to bring your best to mile 48. 102.5 mile riders will hit the Purple Monster Climb approximately 48.5 miles from the start at MiraCosta College. The climb is about 1.7 miles long with a 7% grade.

2. You won’t forget the Purple Monster medal you receive at the finish line.
Wait until you see the 2019 design for all the 102.5 mile finishers!

3. Show your 'guns', like this rider!

Or at least prepare for your picture!

See you at the San Diego Century, one of Southern California’s best and most scenic rides.

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