The climb is so steep-averaging 12% for 2 miles with maximum extended grades exceeding 22%-that professionals riding in the Tour de Trump had to get off their bicycles and walk. A climb that makes pros cry like babies and walk their bikes up the hill.Īfter a little research, I found it: Platte Clove Road, just west of West Saugerties. When I was living in New York City, I heard rumors of a climb…a climb so awful that people flip off the back of their bikes if they’re not careful.
