Cresting that final peak, I could nearly taste the infamous Robertson Pies as I woofed down two emergency Gu’s. I had not until this moment truly appreciated the climb that was Jamberoo Pass. You hear stories of it’s gradient, of its ability to break the souls of all but the toughest men but it’s not [...]
Route:
Warrimoo -> Penrith -> Richmond -> Sackville Ferry -> Wisemans Ferry -> Spencer -> Mangrove Mountain -> yarramalong -> Ourimbah State Forrest
Terrain:
Ashphalt, mild undulations, some steep hills
Appox distance:
165km’s
Total Climbing:
Approx 1360m’s
Approx Time (riding/total):
5:50/6:30
’twas the ride before christmas, but nobody was around. After a whole swathe of “sorry, on holidays” emails, [...]
The picture couldn’t have been more perfect, lucious green forests lined the hill sides back dropped by a brilliant clear blue sky. Bikes on the roof, I was driving into Bright to have a go at the 200km Audax Alpine Classic and after last years 40 degree scorcher, I was prepared for anything. [...]
It started off as a simple idea, a day out on the bike, about 200km’s, possibly not unlike this one. The weather forcast was for mid 20’s with no rain and genearlly looking like it could be a pleasent weekend. As it turned out, a whole bunch of the guys were going to [...]
Route:
North Sydney -> Hornsby -> Galston -> Middle Dural -> Wisemans Ferry -> Return
Terrain:
Ashphalt, mild undulations, some steep hills
Appox distance:
145km’s
Total Climbing:
Approx 1650m’s
Approx Time (riding/total):
5:25/5:40 (not including lunch at the pub)
With work, exams, and all the racing I’ve been doing lately, I resolved to myself earlier in the week that I [...]