🐍 The Snake is AWAKE! 🐍
If you’ve been to Slake Brewing, you know about their driveway. The climb up is 340m long with 18m of elevation gain. It can’t that hard, right?
We think it’s a worthwhile challenge, and a top contender for the best Strava segment in the region.
This is the 4th year we're returning to challenge the segment called the Slake Snake 🐍 Registration for the fourth annual Slake Snake Hill Climb is OPEN as of September 9th.
1pm: Casual County Brewery Ride leaving from Slake. (Free, open to all)
4pm: Ride finishes at Slake. Time to clean up and eat.
6pm: Cat Named Earl show starts! (Ticketed, open to all)
8pm: Show finishes. Rest up for Sunday morning's climb!
☔ The hill climb and concert will happen rain or shine, so be prepared for any November weather as a rider or as a spectator.
10am: Registration Check-In
10:15am: Open field event begins
11:30am: Open field event submission cutoff (all riders must finish recorded rides in Strava or RWGPS to submit for knockout challenge)
11:45am: Knockout Challenge competitors announced
12pm: Knockout Challenge begins with quarter finals
12:15pm: Knockout Semi Finals
12:30pm: Knockout Finals
1pm: Winners Announced! Time for a pint!
We’ll start with an open field event where riders will challenge themselves to crest the Slake Snake Strava segment (the driveway of Slake Brewery) in their best time. Try the climb once or as many more times as you like for your chance to win prizes for Fastest Lap of the Day, Most Attempts, or to continue onto the knockout challenge...
After the open event, we will seed the fastest 8 riders of the morning for a knockout-style contest to find the day's champion!
You don’t need to be a pro, or even an endurance rider, to take on this challenge: the route is achievable for anyone from occasional riders through to the pros. Wave to the spectators or put the pedal to the metal: you’re only racing the clock. Whether you choose to ride or not, you're welcome to cheer on the sidelines or wait at the top for high fives.
The Slake Snake Hill Climb is here to provide your last dose of outdoor cycling adrenaline before spring.
IS THIS A REAL RACE?
No and Yes. Each year brings different riders who change the dynamic of the knockout challenge. Sometimes the challengers are really fast and make for a heat that feels like a race. However, most riders arrive with a mix of abilities, making for a bunch of fun heats to watch and cheer on.
WHO GETS TO ENTER?
You and your friends and everyone else.
CAN I ENTER ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT?
Anyone can show up to ride, but if you'd like to participate in the challenge and be eligible for prizes, we ask you to register on this page.
WHAT IS THE MINIMAL KIT I NEED TO CARRY?
We recommend you bring layers. The weather can be chilly, but the riding gets you running hot. Bring layers you can add and remove to keep yourself dry and warm.
WHAT TYPE OF BIKE CAN I ENTER WITH?
Any bike you're prepared to use on a gravel hill climb. Most cyclists bring a gravel bike, but more casual riders bring whatever they have. Last year, we saw a small contingent try to hack their gains by using a road bike, and another couple doubled up their power on a tandem!
WILL I GET A RECORD OF MY TIME?
You record your own ride to Strava and RideWithGPS. The segments are saved to both apps so that after the event, we can access the top times to seed into the knockout challenge.
ARE THERE PRIZES?
There will be prizes for:
- Fastest Time of the Day
- Most Attempts
- All Knockout Challenge Participants
- Knockout Challenge Winners (KOM/QOM)
… and more!
Fine Print:
Participants should be aware that the route is comprised of loose gravel and a consistent grade. Be prepared for any weather and surface conditions, including the potential for mud if the week has been rainy! Helmets must be worn by all riders. Registration fee covers insurance and a drink for the rider. We are not able to provide cancellations or refunds for no-shows. If you would like a non-beer beverage at the top, we'll hook you up :)
More questions? Email Laura