Mythical.  Epic.  Race Maker.  Race Breaker.  Those words have been used to describe the monsters of the Grand Tours.

Col du Tourmalet with it's average grade of 7.4, and muscle burning 10.2 maximum grade.

Col du Galibier giving riders the taste of an agerage 6.1 and maximum 10.1 grade.

Who can't talk about the tour without saying the words "L'Alpe d'Huez"?  Ever since Fausto Coppi conquered the switchback beast in 1952, the average grade of 7.9 has punished riders.

NIBU would like to introduce the latest climb to this illustrious list.  Col du Lorado.  On Wednesday, Feb. 24th, riders competing in the final Wednesday night Roller Derby will have to face the Lorado.  A 350 meter test of strength.  The Col boosts a 12 percent grade for the entire 350 meters ride.  Your goal - to make it up the grade as quickly as you can, and thus gain yourself top seeding in the nights racing.

The mountain climb will take place on a piece of technological marvel.  The Real Axiom.  A computer controlled trainer that will be set up to give each rider a race they will never forget.  The climb will be the nights qualifying round, and we will proceed to the races after the seeding has been completed.  

The 24th will mark the 6th, and final "regular season" race of the series.  The Universe Championship will be held on Saturday, March 27th, at Lorado's.  But the coming Wednesday will have participants talking for years about the "Billy Goat Climb".  The Real Axiom will read out you speed, cadence, time and POWER.  Ever wanted to know what kind of wattage it takes to blast up 12 degrees?  Come and find out.

The top two fastest climbers will each receive prizes for their accomplishments, and have the respect of everyone in attendance (not to mention the poor souls who took part and were vanquished).

The rules are the same as the Derby.  We provide the bike, you wear what you want, and be sure to bring regular shoes - as the Underground only rocks the toe straps.

Think you got speed in those legs? Let's test them out.  Bring your guts - bring your friends - bring an empty stomach (or be prepared to empty the vomit bucket yourself).