Avid cyclists know that hill climbing is the crux of the sport. Getting up cycling's brutal slopes is often what separates average from elite riders. However, accurate information on this cycling sub-specialty has been lacking, particularly the location and profiling of the top ascents. This situation has now been rectified as this guidebook provides Colorado cycling peak-baggers with everything they need to know; from how best to prepare to get the top of the mountain to the most difficult climbs. Within the scenic mountains of the Centennial State the most difficult climbs are all included in these pages.