HawgFuel

I signed up for the Chelan Century Challenge. With 8,606 feet of elevation gain and 3000' of that at a 12% grade, it looks like it could provide some pain. Should be very scenic. I'm really looking foward to this one.

If you've ridden this one please let me know what your experience was like.

JohnTP

I rode it last year. Great weather, great scenery and great support - I haven't signed up yet but I plan on riding it again this year.

I only completed the first 2 loops for a total of 70 miles. The McNeil Canyon climb was a major challenge for me last year and I ended up stopping quite a few times and even walking for a bit. I have changed cassettes since then and am confident that I now have low enough gearing - I hope to do the entire ride this year.

The selection of hotels in Chelan is rather limited and pricey; I camped at a nearby park last year and will likely to the same again.

What else would you like to know?

pyeyo

It is a great ride with a "touch of climbing", the only problem locals like myself have is it is usually one week after the ride in Wenatchee, this year the Wenatchee Apple Century is following my usual traing ride [which is a great ride also] so you'll see me in Chelan.