After a twelve year hiatus, the Alpe Bl’Huez Time Trial will return on Saturday June 8, 2024, pending approval. Cyclists start in southwest corner of the Village of Blue Mounds, are released individually on the minute, travel west on ID, north (downhill) on K, southeast (uphill) on Mounds Park Road, west and (uphill) on Mounds Road and finish at the top of Blue Mound. Total distance is 10.0 miles.
With the top of Blue Mound touching the clouds at 1716 feet the total elevation gain is almost 1,200 ft. This time trial to the top of the state park presents a challenge to cyclists and a tune-up for those who may be participating in the Horribly Hilly Hundreds a week later. Cyclists may use road bikes or time trial bikes. If there is interest we may include a Fat Tire category. A time trial is a race against the clock. No drafting or assistance from others. Cat. and Age group winners computed from elapsed time.
Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3185369095622087498 More information and a registration link will be published at https://madcityvelo.org/alp-blhuez.