Comments on: Vacaville – The Diabolical Duo – Mix Canyon & Gates Canyon (Super Steep) Hill Climbing

By: Phoebe

Phoebe — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:22:34 +0000

I rode Mix yesterday. Great fun! My ride report with pictures, Strava, Garmin Connect data, and my usual sufferfest video with 100% natural sound (no music covering up my effort on this climb) is here: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/849835-My-toughest-climb-to-date-Mix-Canyon-%28pics-amp-video%29

According to Strava as of today (10/1/12), only 5 or 6 (depending on which segment you click on) other women have ridden it. I come in 3rd on all the segments that have the full climb (4.6 or 4.7 miles).

I intend to check out Gates Canyon next! I passed it on Pleasants Valley Road while riding to Mix.

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By: Darell

Darell — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:12:49 +0000

So fun to read this! I have done the Gates/Mix loop a few times. Only on my mtn bike so far. The gravel roads at the top are reason enough to have fat tires. The low gears for the climb are just icing on the cake! I’ve ridden my road bike up Mix plenty of times. The most memorable was this day: http://darelldd.com/bicycle/ride_reports.html#Mix

Did you know it snows up there!? True story. Check the pic!

By: Dan Connelly

Dan Connelly — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:31:45 +0000

Absolutely epic! Thanks for inspiring us to do a Diablolical Duo Strave event in addition to the Low-Key Hillclimb up Mix! Seriously it isn't possible to really appreciate how hard these climbs are without climbing them. Absolutely amazing stuff. Strava data here.

By: rallison

rallison — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:57:43 +0000

I wish I could, but Vacaville is a 7 hour drive from me. Not quite reasonable for a day trip. Enjoy the very low key hillclimb that is Mix!

By: Dan Connelly

Dan Connelly — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:11:35 +0000

Nice blog! Low-Key Hillclimb up Mix this Saturday! Hope you can come.

http://lowkeyhillclimbs.com/2011/week6/

By: David

David — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:07:54 +0000

I rode it today with a friend. That rode is no joke! Read my review here:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1640658241

By: rallison

rallison — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 05:14:33 +0000

Sorry to spill the secret of Mix and Gates In my opinion, two of the best climbs in the state for those who like steep. I find it amazing that you guys have not only the steepest 1+ mile climb in the state (excluding fire roads and the like), but you have a second one just as ridiculous only a few miles away. Not fair! Actually, I shouldn’t complain, since the Los Angeles area has an amazing selection of climbs.

I can’t believe that Gates used to be steeper. Amazing. Glad you enjoyed the writeup and pictures. Here’s hoping I get to ride those roads again sometime in the near future.

By: D. Freedlun

D. Freedlun — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:42:22 +0000

Thanks for the write-up of our Canyons. Both of these canyons were gravel in the 70′s then in the eighties some areas started to get paved.
The connector at the top make for what we call a ‘canyon loop’. Up Gates down Mix or visa versa. Gates used to be much harder. There is now a more gradual S turn about a mile from the top that circumnavigates the original gravel climb that was near 20%. It was hell. Us locals have been climbing these canyons for decades. It was our secret. But we are glad to share! Thanks again and nice pictures.