The new standard south route. very nice. 3 main mid climbs and a few shorter ones.
Tag: Road
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QianNiuGang (Daming) Epic
Daming Epic (from south). All the way from Wildhomestay, 25km to Daming and then onto Tunkou Hotsping. Then up from there all the way to the top – 32km uphill. Then 25km down to the noodle shop in Daming and 25km home. 165km total. Bit more elevation than the classic.
Xingzhe: 2748855
If you want something longer combine with the botanical garden climb or south sanyang route or add it into a trip from Qiandaohu.
If you want something shorter drive to start of Daming and do epic loop from there and drive back:
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Slate 8’s
More an area to explore, south of us, than a single ride. Everything from 80km to 150km.
Slate8 Perfect
We have been riding in the area for years and love the remoteness of the Slate Mountains. The twisting mountain roads have been resurfaced, so this route offers some great winding roads. It’s a great way to get a sense of what cycling in the area is all about. We recommend you do the route on a comfortable road bike, like a Roubaix with lots of gears, compliance and fatter tires for all-day comfort.
There are lots of options in this area.
Slate 8 Short
98km | 2 Climbs, 1 steep section | Good Road with a few gnarly sections downhill.
This route goes up Gaoshan, the first sharp climb, its optional and you can just stay on the good main road. After the longer climb it loops around the reservoir anti-clockwise and goes up Slate Hill, returning back.
https://www.strava.com/routes/15412162
Other Options Routes:
Double 8: https://www.strava.com/routes/8263783 – nice but some gravel.
Single: https://www.strava.com/routes/9434298 – generally ok for road.
Slate 8 Mid
105km | 3 Climbs 1 steep section | The easier Perfect with two sections removed.
https://www.strava.com/routes/15830193
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The Botanicals
A stunning climb to the mountain botanical garden in Zhejiang and back. Various options, including a nice gravel reservoir ride.
GPX To the Botanical Garden and back.
Strava Routes
Botanical and back: https://www.strava.com/routes/8234821
[icon name=”map-signs” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Botanical and Daming Classic: https://www.strava.com/routes/8235011
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Rubbish Ride
Our relaxed Sunday ride. Various extensions. Rolling with a short, sharp hill. This is our classic route, and the sharp part can be omitted to turn it into a relatively flat ride. The road in places is a bit rough, but it’s getting smoother each year.
Basic Version: Rolling plus Poshan sharp section.
Advanced Version: 2 sharp sections
