Destination Hillclimbs Within 3-4 hours of Philly
01-29-20, 04:24 PM
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Destination Hillclimbs Within 3-4 hours of Philly
It’s only January, but in a few months I would like to try a “destination” hillclimb.
A couple years ago we did Whiteface, which was a great ride starting/ending in Lake Placid, but that’s too far for a same-day ride.
Best idea I have is Platt Cove Rd/Devil’s Kitchen. Anyone ridden it? How are the roads and traffic? Good areas nearby to ride before/after the climb? I am open to other suggestions as well.
A couple years ago we did Whiteface, which was a great ride starting/ending in Lake Placid, but that’s too far for a same-day ride.
Best idea I have is Platt Cove Rd/Devil’s Kitchen. Anyone ridden it? How are the roads and traffic? Good areas nearby to ride before/after the climb? I am open to other suggestions as well.
01-29-20, 04:44 PM
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Sent me Googling, happens often. 
The climb is way out of my league, but sounds like fun for anyone who can do it. Found some interesting tidbits as well.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platte_Clove
The climb is way out of my league, but sounds like fun for anyone who can do it. Found some interesting tidbits as well. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platte_Clove
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Not super long but Pinch Road to Mount Gretna is a good climb, over a mile, at the Lancaster Lebanon line. Mount Gretna has the Jigger Shop which is a go-to old school ice cream parlor which is a nice destination ride. The Lancaster Bicycle Club probably has a nice route built. Riding to the Pagoda in Reading is a good climb, both within 2 hours of you.
01-31-20, 06:34 AM
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Not super long but Pinch Road to Mount Gretna is a good climb, over a mile, at the Lancaster Lebanon line. Mount Gretna has the Jigger Shop which is a go-to old school ice cream parlor which is a nice destination ride. The Lancaster Bicycle Club probably has a nice route built. Riding to the Pagoda in Reading is a good climb, both within 2 hours of you.
I am looking for something even longer/more epic, but still within a day-trip range of here.
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