The road race course had to be modified due to the bridge on Church Hill Rd. being closed. Despite assurances earlier this year that it would be finished in time, the bridge construction is not done. This forced the elimination of the most daunting climb of the course. Not to worry! Our sadistic course planners have come up with more fun for you to have. The climbing starts less than a half mile from the start line on Harp Hill Rd. It's short but sweet, but the descent afterward will give you enough time to get into the small ring for the sharp climb at the start of Woodland Way. This road offers many scenic views that you won't have time to look at until the cool down as you grind up one hill only to encounter the white-knuckle descent on the other side.

The descent levels slightly before a sharp right onto Easterday, a narrow country road that winds up a false flat through a tunnel of trees. You emerge onto the buttery smooth pavement of Pleasant Walk and are immediately faced with a short sharp climb. It's just a warm-up for the 6 miles of climbing to follow on Loy Wolf. It's important not to underestimate the amount of pain a mere 2-4% grade can cause if it's long enough. This road will cause many a rider to pop if they use up their energies too soon.

Riders will get a short respite on Garfield before encountering two short but very steep climbs that will have many a racer searching for another gear. Once onto Stottlemeyer,there are more stomach-raising descents to rest the legs before the fun begins anew.