Chequamegon 40 course preview
The Chequamegon 40 course is 41.6 mi (66.9 km), with 2,995 ft of climbing. RideMorrow finds 14 distinct climbs and 11 descents; the listed climbs account for 51% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 24.5 mi: 0.75 mi at an average 6.4%, peaking at 14.3% over 100 m. The third quarter holds the most climbing (34%).
The organizer publishes one standing official course rather than a course for each year.
- Distance
- 41.6 mi66.9 km
- Elevation gain
- 2,995 ft913 m
- Climbs
- 1411 descents
- Steepest 100 m
- 14.3%On a listed climb
- Corners
- 23874 technical
- High point
- 1,740 ftLow 1,188 ft
Elevation profile
Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.The 5 hardest climbs
Ranked by FIETS score- 1Climb 9 · from 24.5 mi0.75 mi · 254 ft up · 6.4% average, 14.3% steepest0.5
- 2Climb 10 · from 28.2 mi0.60 mi · 172 ft up · 5.4% average, 9.5% steepest0.3
- 3Climb 1 · from 2.4 mi0.69 mi · 141 ft up · 3.9% average, 9.2% steepest0.2
- 4Climb 4 · from 6.1 mi0.35 mi · 100 ft up · 5.5% average, 9.5% steepest0.2
- 5Climb 2 · from 3.9 mi0.50 mi · 93 ft up · 3.5% average, 8.6% steepest0.1
Every climb, in ride order
14 climbs · top 5 highlighted| Climb | Starts at | Length | Elevation gain | Avg grade | Steepest 100 m | FIETS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.4 mi | 0.69 mi | 141 ft | 3.9% | 9.2% | 0.2 |
| 2 | 3.9 mi | 0.50 mi | 93 ft | 3.5% | 8.6% | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.9 mi | 0.40 mi | 66 ft | 3.1% | 10.4% | 0.1 |
| 4 | 6.1 mi | 0.35 mi | 100 ft | 5.5% | 9.5% | 0.2 |
| 5 | 8.2 mi | 0.59 mi | 100 ft | 3.2% | 8.0% | 0.1 |
| 6 | 11.3 mi | 0.60 mi | 78 ft | 2.4% | 8.4% | 0.1 |
| 7 | 19.2 mi | 0.68 mi | 104 ft | 2.9% | 6.9% | 0.1 |
| 8 | 20.9 mi | 0.65 mi | 110 ft | 3.2% | 12.2% | 0.1 |
| 9 | 24.5 mi | 0.75 mi | 254 ft | 6.4% | 14.3% | 0.5 |
| 10 | 28.2 mi | 0.60 mi | 172 ft | 5.4% | 9.5% | 0.3 |
| 11 | 29.2 mi | 0.55 mi | 86 ft | 3.0% | 11.6% | 0.1 |
| 12 | 35.2 mi | 0.33 mi | 87 ft | 5.0% | 10.8% | 0.1 |
| 13 | 37.2 mi | 0.28 mi | 69 ft | 4.7% | 10.9% | 0.1 |
| 14 | 40.1 mi | 0.34 mi | 67 ft | 3.7% | 5.9% | 0.1 |
Descents
11 descents drop 1,404 ft in total. The steepest:
- Descent 6 · from 20.3 mi 0.58 mi at 4.7% average, 14.7% at its steepest
- Descent 5 · from 17.9 mi 0.42 mi at 5.1% average, 14.2% at its steepest
- Descent 4 · from 11.9 mi 0.21 mi at 6.5% average, 10.8% at its steepest
- Descent 3 · from 7.5 mi 0.48 mi at 4.8% average, 9.2% at its steepest
- Descent 2 · from 4.5 mi 0.36 mi at 5.9% average, 9.0% at its steepest
Corners
238 corners detected from the course geometry, 63 of them on a descent.
- 19 Very technical
- 55 Technical
- 112 Moderate
- 52 Gentle
Technical corners on descents
- 3.5 mi 44° left bend on a 6.0% approach · Technical
- 3.6 mi 75° right bend on a 4.2% approach · Very technical
- 4.8 mi 33° right bend on a 5.1% approach · Technical
- 4.8 mi 34° left bend on a 6.1% approach · Technical
- 4.8 mi 47° right bend on a 9.2% approach · Very technical
- 4.9 mi 63° right bend on a 6.3% approach · Very technical
Corners describe the line on the map, not road conditions. Sightlines, grip and traffic aren't known.
Chequamegon 40 course FAQ
How much climbing is in the Chequamegon 40?
2,995 ft (913 m) over 41.6 mi, measured from the organizer's course file with the elevation smoothed and small fluctuations ignored. Other tools may show a different total because they count every small rise.
How many climbs does the Chequamegon 40 have?
14 climbs of at least 300 m with 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade, plus shorter rollers. Together the listed climbs gain 1,526 ft.
What is the hardest climb in the Chequamegon 40?
Climb 9, starting at 24.5 mi: 0.75 mi gaining 254 ft at an average 6.4%. Its FIETS score is 0.5.
What is the longest climb in the Chequamegon 40?
Climb 9, 0.75 mi from 24.5 mi, averaging 6.4%.
How steep does the Chequamegon 40 get?
The steepest 100 m on a listed climb averages 14.3%. Grades are measured over 100 m, so short ramps can be steeper.
Where does this course data come from?
From the course Life Time publishes on its official site (https://www.cheqmtb.com/event/chequamegon-40/), retrieved 2026-10-12. Organizers change courses, so check their site before the event.
Source and method
Course: Official Cheq 40 Course, published by Life Time. Retrieved 2026-10-12. RideMorrow is not affiliated with the event. Organizers change courses, so check the official site before the event.
Elevation comes from the route file, resampled every 10 m and smoothed. Climbs and descents need at least 300 m of length, 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade. Grades are measured over 100 m. Climbs are ranked by FIETS score: height² ÷ (length × 10), both in metres, without the index's high-altitude bonus. A score of 1 is a solid climb; 5 and above is a mountain pass. Weather, surface conditions, traffic and closures are not included.
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