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During the week of
September 9th through September 14th 2013, cyclists from around the world will gather on SR305
outside of Battle Mountain, Nevada for the 14th consecutive year of racing
on what is arguably the straightest, flattest, and smoothest road surface in the
world.
The 4,619ft (1,408m) altitude road allows riders an acceleration
zone of over 4 miles, enabling them to reach their maximum velocity
before being timed over a 200 meter distance. The section of the road used for this event was
newly refinished in 2009, with a smooth surface specially prepared for
human powered cycle racing by the Nevada Department of Transportation. |
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