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Big Savage Mountain - Big. Savage. Mountain.
Step aside, "The Beast" of St. Croix, there is a new toughest climb in all of triathlon and it is SavageMan's Big Savage Mountain. At 7.1 miles long with 1950' of elevation gain including extended pitches in excess of 20%,
Big Savage Mountain lives up to its name. It is Big and it is Savage.
Starting in Westernport, Md, at 900 feet the low point of Garrett County, riders are immediately presented with the steep and daunting climb through and out of town, culminating in the 31% Westernport Wall
The Westernport Wall, however, is just the start of the long, hard climb over Big Savage Mountain. The first mile out of Westernport
gains over 700 feet at an average grade of 13%. Unlike "The Beast" of St. Croix, which descends after it's 600 foot climb, Big Savage Mountain keeps climbing, although much more gently for another 5 miles. As the summit
nears, Big Savage Mountain does not go gently as the final mile is nearly as savage as the first with the final pinnacle nearing 20% grade and summiting at 2850 feet.
Big Savage Mountain is the arguably the toughest climb in all of triathlon, but riders are rewarded for their efforts with breathtaking rural vistas, and, of course, what goes up must come down....
In addition to the stunning scenery, the sense of accomplishment of conquering the most savage climb in all of triathlon, and the chance to earn a personalized engraved brick to be laid in the Westernport Wall,
all athletes are timed in their ascent of the 7.1 mile Big Savage Mountain for the Hammer Nutrition Big Savage Challenge. How will you compare to the ascent records set by Philip Graves and Susan Williams?
Are You Savage Enough to Ravage Big Savage?
The Westernport Wall and the subsequent climb over Big Savage Mountain will challenge any cyclist no matter how accomplished, but any cyclist with adequate gears and adequate patience can handle the climb.
It is recommended that strong cyclists have a 25 tooth rear cog, and a minimum of 23. Average cyclists should have a 27 tooth cog, and weaker cyclists should have a triple front chainring or compact cranks.
Any athlete with adequate gears and adequate patience can complete the SavageMan 70.0 Triathlon bike course, and indeed, those athletes with more patience are sure to enjoy the day the most.
The Westernport Wall and the climb over Big Savage Mountain is a stunningly beautiful stretch of road and an exhilarating experience unique to all of triathlon. It takes a true Savage to Ravage Big Savage!
So, Are You Savage Enough?
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