The World's Most Beautiful and Most Savage Triathlon Bike Course
The SavageMan 70.0 Triathlon bike course is the crown jewel of the SavageMan Triathlon Festival. The bike course is truly beautiful as it travels on remote and scenic Garrett County roads and through Deep Creek State Park, Savage River State Forest, and New Germany State Parks. And the bike course is truly Savage as it rides alongside the scenic Savage River, scales the vaunted Westernport Wall, and summits the most savage climb in all of triathlon, Big Savage Mountain. The SavageMan 70.0 Triathlon bike course is the most beautiful and most savage triathlon bike course in the world, guaranteed. If, after finishing the SavageMan 70.0 Triathlon, you feel you have previously completed a similar distance race that is more scenic and more savage, race management will refund your entry fee complete with a profound apology.
** It is of utmost importance that riders ensure their bikes are in good working condition as this bike course includes some steep, technical descents. There is a mandatory pre-race bike check and athletes whose bikes do not pass inspection will not be permitted to start the SavageMan 70.0 Triathlon.
Climbs of the SavageMan 70.0 Triathlon Bike Course
The 55.7 mile bike course includes over 6,000 feet of climbing with both long gradual climbs and short, steep pitches. While the first 18 and final 10 miles are mostly downhill or flat, all athletes should be forewarned that the climbing in the middle 30 miles is savage and relentless. All participants, no matter how strong, should consider a 27 tooth cassette or compact cranks. Average to weaker cyclists should consider compact cranks or a triple front chainring or risk walking their bike. Aid stations will be available to riders with water, energy gels, and energy drinks at miles 19, 26, and 40.
| Name | Location | "Savage" Category | Length | Avg Grade | Max Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toothpick | 0.5 mi | 4th Savagery | 0.25 mi | 9% | 16% |
| Westernport | 18.5 mi | Hors Savage | 1.2 mi | 12% | 31% |
| Big Savage Mtn | 23.4 mi | 1st Savagery | 2.4 mi | 6% | 21% |
| Savage River State Forest | 30.0 mi | 4th Savagery | 2.8 mi | 4% | 7% |
| McAndrews Hill | 32.8 mi | 2nd Savagery | 0.6 mi | 9% | 19% |
| Otto Lane | 35.1 mi | 2nd Savagery | 0.6 mi | 8% | 17% |
| Killer Miller | 38.1 mi | Hors Savage | 1.3 mi | 8% | 22% |
| Maynardier Ridge | 43.8 mi | 3rd Savagery | 0.25 mi | 12% | 23% |
The SavageMan 70.0 Triathlon Bike Course in detail:
Note: The course map below is "live". You can zoom in and out and change view modes.
The video below the map shows a "flyover" view of the SavageMan 70.0 Triathlon Bike course