“There are many contenders for worst hill, but Burma Road can get real
ugly.
It’s so steep that you can skid if you stand or pop a wheelie if you sit.”
It’s so steep that you can skid if you stand or pop a wheelie if you sit.”
It’s all a matter of opinion, and perspective. From this Cyclopath’s viewpoint, the
contention is for the “best” hill on Vashon and Burma Road is, by far, totally
awesome – descending and especially ascending.
Not surprising given the grade averages well into the double digits and
one stretch maxes out at 28%. Bicycleclimbs.com
characterizes it as “mind bending steep.”
And, so it is!
Vashon Island is renowned for its quiet roads, lush
vegetation, beautiful views, friendly folks and hills.
If you haven’t cycled there yet, I encourage you to hop on
over. It’s only a ferry ride away. Although you’ll only be a few miles away from
urban congestion, the tranquility transports you to
another world
entirely. But, never fear, coffee is
near, including the Coffee
Roasterie and Café Luna.
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And, if the timing is right, a roadside baker may have fresh
pies available for $5; the strawberry rhubarb is quite tasty.
The roads are devilishly confusing so you may want to pull
up a GPS or print a map to take along. And
when you’re done and have walked on the ferry, give your bike a hug for a fine
day’s entertainment and enjoy the view – for a fare of only $5.50.
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| View from Vashon Ferry... |
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