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I generally don't worry about how much climbing is involved.
What kills me is the wind we get up here.
Did 31.3 miles round Peaslake today, and Garmin Connect with elevation correction enabled reckons it was 1095m elevation gain.
3h 54mins of riding time.
The OP - Its a big ride, make sure you have a descent bail out option(s).
There is an enduro here called the Cortes 60.
65KM with 2,500m.
Its tough going, the average punter does it in 6 hours. 1 quarter of the starters dont finish.
P.S
Most people find 30ishKM with 1,000m to 1,500m a good day in the hills.
ben nevis is 1344m, so i'd take that as a shit load of climbing! rather you than me anyhow!
mind you i was gubbed after 38 miles and 350m of assent so what do i know! 😀
I think 1000m is a minimum to be classed as hilly. 1500m is a good day with upto 2000m being quite a lot.
Guess it depends what you ride (xc bike versus AM) these on too.