“Mountain 8” Route Details (Watopia)
The “Mountain 8” route on Watopia similar in distance to “Figure 8“, but with substantially more climbing since it takes you over the reverse Epic KOM and up the radio tower climb. The strongest riders can complete this route in under an hour, but mere mortals will need 75 minutes or more.
The “Mountain 8” route on Watopia similar in distance to “Figure 8“, but with substantially more climbing since it takes you over the reverse Epic KOM and up the radio tower climb. The strongest riders can complete this route in under an hour, but mere mortals will need 75 minutes or more.
Route Basics
Length: 32.1 km (19.9 miles)
Elevation: 691m (2,267‘)
Map: Watopia
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Rating: 20.4/100 🛈
Time Estimates 🛈
lead-in + first lap
2 W/kg: 83 minutes
3 W/kg: 64 minutes
4 W/kg: 57 minutes
Start & Finish
Starts and ends at downtown Watopia arch.
Achievement Badge: 640 XP
Sprint & KQOM Segments |
Radio Tower KOM (1.16km, 12.8%) |
JWB Sprint (0.36km, -0.1%) |
Strava Segments
Mountain 8
Mountain 8 Forward from Start Pier
Mountain 8 Reverse 1 Lap
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Route Description
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Beginning at the downtown Watopia start/finish, we head out Ocean Boulevard and hang a left at the windmills toward the docked planes and the start of the route’s big climb: the reverse Epic KOM.
Helpful note: before you destroy yourself chasing a Strava PR on the reverse Epic KOM, be warned: this route turns you onto the radio tower “bonus climb” before the Epic KOM banner, so your ride won’t match up with the Strava segment!
Near the top of the Epic KOM you’ll turn right to hit the bonus climb, which feels nothing like a bonus – more like a punishment! This is the steepest climb in Watopia, and you’ll need all the w/kg you can muster to work your way to the top.
Once you’ve arrived at the radio tower enjoy the view at the top, then bomb down the hill and through the Epic KOM banner to begin your descent long descent back to sea level. Soon enough you’ll find yourself back on Ocean Boulevard, riding through the Fishing Village. Almost done!
An easy snaking climb onto the main Watopian loop takes you through the Italian Villas and over the forward sprint segment, then it’s The Esses and a quick descent into downtown Watopia for the finish. Nice work!