2.7
FIETS
4.1 mi
DISTANCE
1,381 ft
GAINED
6.5 %
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Route 43 North to the Blue Ridge Parkway is the steepest 2.5 mile segment of any full or half Ironman Triathlon in the world.
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Kylnman
The first 1 1/4 miles out of Buchanan (pronounced buck-cannon) provide a mild warmup, but once you pass the Pico Rd junction, stuff gets real. The next 3 miles are relentless with the only ease in slope taking place early on, but greatly desired later as the climb grinds upward. Upon reaching the Blue Ridge Parkway, take that southward towards Roanoke for yet another .6 mile climb, adding nearly 200' more of gain.
