HIGHLANDER RIDE

Group Start:  7AM (suggested)

You've survived California's Deathride and the World's Toughest Century. You've had a Triple Bypass in Colorado and Whimpered your way through Virginia's Mountains of Misery, but can you complete the King of the East, the retooled Highlander Cycle Tour?

The Highlander is the Tour’s marquee event - it is a formidable Century challenge. It is a full century over 100mi, with 11,000 feet of climbing in 20 major climbs, several at grades of up to 23%. Estimated ride time 7-8 hours.

Highlander elevation profile

Printable PDF* Highlander route map

Printable PDF* Highlander cue sheet

The route is marked by yellow shevrons on the pavement.

Go to REGISTRATION page.

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RIDER COMMENTS

"I've done one thing tougher so far in life and that was taking lead down range in Iraq." - Sgt Chris Edgerton, USAF

"I rode the 6-Gap Century in Georgia in 2005.  The Highlander was more demanding." - Mike Corcimiglia, Rochester, NY

"I've done the assault on Mt. Mitchell, and this was way tougher." - John Price from NC

"...My sadistic Russian coach could take a lesson from you guys." - Member of US nat'l rowing team from GA

"Calling this ride a tour is like calling a canoe trip over Niagara Falls doing some whitewater." - John Swart, St. Catherines, Ontario, CA

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