Death B4 Dismount Double Metric
You asked for it. Here it is. Promising to open up a can on all riders willing to tackle it, the DB4D ride brings it all. We think this may be the toughest ride on the planet with its rollercoaster, wicked steeps effect. While staying true to its beginnings and core, this year you’ll see some terrain the Highlander has never been to. You’ll climb some new monsters and visit some familiar old friends. You’ll pass multiple vineyards and lakes and wish you could stop for a long while… This year the new double metric century DB4D will ride South and East taking in Canandaigua Lake and Keuka Lake as well as multiple towns and cols in between. Early on you’ll meet the new and wicked triplet, sandwiched between Le Alpe de Bopple and Col de Gannett is a climb to the top of Stid Hill. Bienvenue to Beaucoup Bills! Magnifique indeed. You’ll also climb to new heights on Bourg d’Bully Hill, St. Skyline and Yves de Yoder. With 128 miles and 10,000 feet of climb on grades up to 23%, the DB4D promises to be the ride challenge of your life.

Too much? There is a 100 mile cut-off by turning west (left) on Italy Hill Rd, by passing the scenic Keuka loop. Or you can choose the 86 mile Quads Hilla Thrilla.

Click here for a Bike Route Toaster DB4D map, ride summary, GPS file and Google Earth virtual tour KML file.

Corkscrew Century
You loved the Lowlander course last year and we’ve kept a number of elements from that ride, like the Neils Creek valley and instead of the gentle climb up Twelve Mile Creek the similar West Creek (County Road 7) climb with a rest stop at Prattsburg. But in keeping with our visit to the Keuka Lake, we’ve brought you the gentlest route possible in these parts including descents from Prattsburg to Italy Hill and down to Branchport, a view of Keuka Lake on Skyline Drive and back on some scenic roads to Middlesex and Naples. You might want to bring a wine glass and stop along the way. 100 miles, 5100 feet of climb but nothing above 10%. You can also take shorter versions of 70 or 80 miles.

Click here for a Bike Route Toaster Corkscrew Century map, ride summary, GPS file and Google Earth virtual tour KML file.

Quads Hilla Thrilla
Worthy of century level effort, this 86 miler, with 6600 feet of climb has many of the same monster climbs of DB4D and they’ll be sure to chomp on you. Legends like Bopple and Gannett with the Bills Rd climb up Stid Hill in between will test you. The route follows DB4D through to Prattsburg but then descends back to Italy Valley. A late climb up Sliter and Greisa will test your will to survive.

Click here for a Bike Route Toaster Quads Hilla Thrilla map, ride summary, GPS file and Google Earth virtual tour KML file.

YODELER
The fabulous “Wanderer” has a new name and one that conjures up images of laughing and rolling around on the hill tops. Well, without a doubt, this 37 miler brings you scenic beauty as you meander the Bristol Valley and Canandaigua Lake scene. The full 37 mile ride involves 1800 feet of climbing, but we also suggest shorter options of 17 or 28 miles with less climbing for the less experienced. We’ve packaged as much vista and flat terrain as possible in this short but sweet ride. With just enough challenge to create that mountain-top experience, you’re sure to come away singing. Riders will enjoy the same amenities and many of the same scenic views as the longer riders.

See detailed information about the Yodeler Tour.

MOUNTAINEER
For the mountain bike enthusiasts we offer a 40K (25 mile) off-road challenge featuring 7,000 feet of climbing, including climbs up all of the areas 2,000 foot peaks. With renewed vigor and attention, the course will be well-marked and exciting with epic climbs, descents, and single track with the obligatory mud.

See detailed information about the Mountaineer Tour.

PROLOGUE TIME TRIALS
The Friday Time trials offer two choices: The classic 5 mile Individual mountain time trial course features a gut wrenching 800 foot climb in the last mile. Or a two person Team Time Trial featuring two major climbs for a total 3000 ft in 22 miles ending with the same climb up Gannett Hill.

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HIGHATHLON
Want more challenge? Are you a duathlon enthusiast? You can receive a prize by completing the DB4D ride on Saturday and then on Sunday running the Rochester Marathon with a grand prize to the top M/F marathon finishers. In addition to registering with the Highlander Tour, you need to separately register with the Rochester Marathon.