L’Alpe Bl’Huez Hill Climb 20k TT

The course mimics an Alpine ascent, starting flat from Blue Mounds village, heading west on County Hwy ID, then north (downhill) on County Hwy K before the real climb begins. Riders turn southeast onto Mounds Park Rd, then west onto Mounds Rd, tackling a relentless 1,200 ft elevation gain (peak 1,716 ft) over rolling terrain to the Blue Mound State Park finish.

The L’Alpe Bl’Huez Hill Climb 20k TT (Time Trial), sponsored by Mad City Velo and hosted by the Wisconsin-Illinois Cycling Association (WIIL Cycle), is a grueling ascent in Blue Mound, WI, starting at the Village of Blue Mounds southwest corner (3022 County Hwy F, Blue Mounds, WI 53517) and finishing atop Blue Mound State Park. This American Bicycle Racing (ABR)-sanctioned event begins at 8:00 AM CDT, with riders launching every minute as part of the Mid America Time Trial Series (MATTS). Covering 20 km (12.4 miles), this challenging course welcomes all levels—juniors, masters, and open categories—offering a Wisconsin twist on the legendary Alpe d’Huez climb. Mad City Velo, a Madison-based USAC team (madcityvelo.org), awards medals for the top 5 per category and $30 cash prizes for the fastest overall, women, and juniors.