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The legendary Cycle to the Sun is one of the most difficult bike climbs in the world. The ride climbs 10,000 feet over 36 miles and reaches gradients up to 18%. As a comparison, the famed Mont Ventou in the Tour de France is only a 5,336 foot climb over 13.6 miles. It starts in Pa'ia at sea level and finishes up on top of the Haleakala Volcano at just above 10,000 feet (3048 meters). It was first held in the 1980s but languished for many years. Kalima O Maui bought the rights to hold the race and started it back up in 2001.
For 2010, Cycle To The Sun will be organized and produced by Go Cycling Maui and The Maui Cyclery. Donnie Arnoult, owner of both businesses, formerly owned the Vegas Professional Cycling Team on the US National Race Calendar, and is himself a Cat One pro racer. This will be Donnie's second year organizing the event. Last year's event (2008) was extremely well run and most successful.