MSGong Ride

Somebody posted a profile map for the gong ride and now I can't find it

mikesbytes said:

Somebody posted a profile map for the gong ride and now I can't find it

its on the other thread syndey to gong
but there's a new bikely being done by scotty

It was right under my nose.

The acutal road feels different. Hills to note are;
- Sutherland - Acacia Rd to Railway Crossing - Loftus, but it doesn't look like that on the map.
- Shire boundry to bald hill
- I haven't ridden clifton hill, so I don't know.
None of the others are significant. The profile map is very decpective.

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I wouldn't take to much notice of this.

I doubt that the cycleways along the Wollongong beaches are higher than the Kingsway.

Did you notice the map?

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mikesbytes said:

It was right under my nose.

The acutal road feels different. Hills to note are;
- Sutherland - Acacia Rd to Railway Crossing - Loftus, but it doesn't look like that on the map.
- Shire boundry to bald hill
- I haven't ridden clifton hill, so I don't know.
None of the others are significant. The profile map is very decpective.

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So, feeling a lot more confident now.

Did the M7 bikepath Saturday 78.3 k in 2 hours 40 mins with a 10 min banana stop in the middle.

Prayin' it aint windy though, don't want no 40k headwinds.

46kgToDate said:

So, feeling a lot more confident now.

Did the M7 bikepath Saturday 78.3 k in 2 hours 40 mins with a 10 min banana stop in the middle.

Prayin' it aint windy though, don't want no 40k headwinds.

You are a sub 3 hour rider, you will be ahead of most of the riders. From what I saw last year while riding home, there were tons of riders around the 5 hour mark.

BTW, I've never encounted strong headwinds riding up to waterfall, only mild ones, so the likely hood off 40k headwinds is very unlikely.

mikesbytes said:

You are a sub 3 hour rider, you will be ahead of most of the riders. From what I saw last year while riding home, there were tons of riders around the 5 hour mark.

BTW, I've never encounted strong headwinds riding up to waterfall, only mild ones, so the likely hood off 40k headwinds is very unlikely.

Actually I think my calcs were wrong:o, I'm still getting used to the new polar computer on my Trek 7.7FX so my Sat ride was more like 3hr 25m not 2h 40min. It was a great ride and the seat was pretty good for a 3 hour plus ride on a new seat. I am feeling more confident about this MSGong ride now. But the proof of the pudding will be on the day partic. with the heat and all the other riders.

46kgToDate said:

Actually I think my calcs were wrong:o, I'm still getting used to the new polar computer on my Trek 7.7FX so my Sat ride was more like 3hr 25m not 2h 40min. It was a great ride and the seat was pretty good for a 3 hour plus ride on a new seat. I am feeling more confident about this MSGong ride now. But the proof of the pudding will be on the day partic. with the heat and all the other riders.

Hey, just the bike I almost bought until I decided on my present one.

I am also sizing myself up for the Gong ride with that ever so friendly DHBC group and took on the ride to Waterfall yesterday. I think I am close, may just be able to do it with some dignity if I can get a bit more training b/n now and then. 😎

46kgToDate said:

Actually I think my calcs were wrong:o, I'm still getting used to the new polar computer on my Trek 7.7FX so my Sat ride was more like 3hr 25m not 2h 40min. It was a great ride and the seat was pretty good for a 3 hour plus ride on a new seat. I am feeling more confident about this MSGong ride now. But the proof of the pudding will be on the day partic. with the heat and all the other riders.

Well done. Most riders will be slower than you on the Gong ride.

mikesbytes said:

I haven't ridden clifton hill

Man someone else slagged (not Mike) me for saying there was only one hill of any significance riding out of the RNP.

The climb out of the bottom of the Waterfall descent to the boundary of the RNP is less than 2km and less than 3%. If you are a recreational cyclist (as in cycles a couple of times a year) it'll sting you a little and you'll probably be in the granny gear, or maybe resort to walking, if you do any training at all it'll be mildly uncomfortable (at worst). If you ride lots and enjoy climbing it's beautiful scenery and really pleasant and you'd like it to extend for another 10km and you can easily do it in the big ring.

It's way easier riding than the climb out from Audley Weir to Heathcote, which has been on the agenda the last few years, which while shorter is far steeper.

There actually used to be a good website that described a few of the hills around Sydney and had riders times for the climbs. Cant remember the URL though.

--brett

sideshow_bob said:

There actually used to be a good website that described a few of the hills around Sydney and had riders times for the climbs. Cant remember the URL though.

--brett

Sounds like a useful website.

1q2w3e4r said:

Sounds like a useful website.

http://www.kompm.com

Site seems to have died unfortunately. Was neat to see a list of documented climbs and a list of PB times up it which you could use to compare to your own efforts ...

--brett

sideshow_bob said:

http://www.kompm.com

Site seems to have died unfortunately. Was neat to see a list of documented climbs and a list of PB times up it which you could use to compare to your own efforts ...

--brett

Ahh [censored]!

Yeah, agree it'd be a useful site to measure your own efforts.

sideshow_bob said:

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Site seems to have died unfortunately. Was neat to see a list of documented climbs and a list of PB times up it which you could use to compare to your own efforts ...

--brett

Why don't you start a new thread for this and the posts can be put on a website

A few months ago I did a loop ride through the Royal national park.
Starting at Sutherland, I rode down to Audley, up Sir Betram Steven's drive & Lady Wakehurst to Stanwell Tops, returning via the Princes Highway.

I agree with sideshow_bob.
The ride up Lady wakehurst, up to Otford, is not that bad. That is, when compared to other hillclimbs in the national park, such as Betram Steven's drive.

I happen to be a hybrid rider & not the fastest one at that.
The fact that I'm capable of riding those hills, means that the climbs are quite doable & are within the capabilities of most people.

The distance seems to be more of a threat to me than the hills. it'll take at least 20Km of riding for me to reach St Peter's so I'll be riding at least 110Km on the day.

46kgToDate said:

Why don't you start a new thread for this and the posts can be put on a website

I'll think about installing phpBB (or similar) on a dedicated URL if can gather the prerequisite motivation. The KOM site was a bit more complex and better than that though, described the climbs had descriptions, ride profiles including verified gradients (which was actually the part I liked), comments, pictures of the start/finish and some other bits and pieces. Clearly someone had put a good deal of work into it. Personally I'd rather be out riding! ;-p

--brett

Yesterday I rode to Berowra Waters and then rode the M2 to Ryde.

If the Sydney to the Gong Bike Ride has no head wind, I will find the hills on the ride no trouble.

Cycle instead of using th internet.

😠 Sadness and misery. Preparations have taken a nose dive for the last 10 days - I have been unable to ride my bike. Lacerated both legs needing 8 stitches in one and 4 in the other, wish I could say it was from a fall but a more mundane accident following cleanup after the big wind Sunday before last.
The 78 k's on the M7 two weeks ago seems a distant memory now.😠

46kgToDate said:

😠 Sadness and misery. Preparations have taken a nose dive for the last 10 days - I have been unable to ride my bike. Lacerated both legs needing 8 stitches in one and 4 in the other, wish I could say it was from a fall but a more mundane accident following cleanup after the big wind Sunday before last.

As the Monty Python guys would say... "It's just a flesh wound!" 😄

It'll heal up in a week and a half and you'll be back up in no time.

46kgToDate said:

Why don't you start a new thread for this and the posts can be put on a website

I have checked out all the Sydney rides, but this site seems to have every hill climb anyone could ever want - worldwide.

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Hope it is of use - I can't say I would be keen to post my times!

Regards
Peter