Route 43 North to BRP Bike Climb - PJAMM Cycling

8.1
PDI
4.1 mi
DISTANCE
1,381 ft
GAINED
6.5 %
AVG. GRADE

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INTRO

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. 

Cycle the entire Blue Ridge Parkway – see PJAMM’s March 2022, 467-mile adventure on the PJAMM Adventures App: Blue Ridge Parkway.  See also our Climbs of the BRP (NC to VA) and Climbs of the BRP (VA to NC).

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Difficulty: Strenuous
4
Road
3
Traffic
4
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Feb 13, 2024
difficulty: Strenuous
scenery: 4
traffic: 3
road: 4
Feb 13, 2024
scenery: 4
traffic: 3
road: 4
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.
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