It was a 3 hour 30 minute ride today in the biggest mountains of Monterey County. Some of the climbs are 20% grade, while most of the sections were between 9% and 11% grade. This route is the ultimate climbing ride I have put together for my regular training region. The totals were really good today- 5500 feet of climbing in 52 miles.
Garmin totals- http://connect.garmin.com/activity/36339028