Cycling Central Recap

The April 17 broadcast of Cycling Central on SBS had the following re-cap of our 2011 race.

2010 on YouTube

Here's a YouTube vid from the 2010 race.

 

Sponsors

This event would not be able to be run without the assistance of sponsors. Once the details of the 2012 sponsors are finalised, they will be placed on the site.

The All Important Map and Elevation Plot

As well as the informaiton on our course page, cycling profiles has a page detailing elevation, route, and includes details of all 18 climbs. Find it here.

A Taster

This race is sure to challenge even the most seasoned racer, with steep descents of -7% and two large climbs.

Vespers Hill

At the 55km mark, this ascent comes after around 8km of descending and is 4km long at a pretty steady gradient of 8%.

The next 30kms shows a jaggard profile which can be broken into three climbs.

The Final 12km - Almost There

The the final climb begins with 12km to go and averages out at 8%, though the first 6km have an average gradient of 4%.

The Final 6km - The Pain Begins

The final 6km averages at a 13% gradient and peaks at 21%. Some nasty bits of road have good sight lines which can demoralise the tired rider.

With around 500m to go, the course feels like it flattens a little, providing some relief.

Though the climb can be done using a 39x23 gearing (that was a hard climb!), a 39x30 or compact gearing setup is highly recommended.

The weather at the finish can be unpredicatable, so riders are advised to carry clothing for all conditions.

Transport from the finish should be arranged prior to the day and spares vechicles operate for the elite groups.