Fitz's Classic
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby twizzle » Tue Oct 26, 2010 1:44 pm
...real cyclists don't have squeaky chains...
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby psike » Tue Oct 26, 2010 3:28 pm
and the big spoonful of concrete for half way up Fitz's Hill (or Honeysuckle if ya that way inclined).twizzle wrote:And don't forget the SUNSCREEN!
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby mrgolf » Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:22 pm
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby psike » Wed Oct 27, 2010 6:01 am
Forecast for Sunday
Cloudy. Isolated showers. Winds north to northwesterly averaging up to 35 km/h tending westerly up to 25 km/h during the evening.
City Centre
A little rain.
Min
8
Max
19
Of course it will be 37 and blistering hot fast northerlies to make that return ride so much more fun.
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby fatherofmany » Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:45 pm
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby scotto » Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:16 pm
what is fitzs hill comparable to around sydney if anyone knows ?
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby nickj_d » Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:26 pm
berowra, glatson et al approx 4km @6% 150m vertical ascent
fitz's approx 4kms @8% 250m vertical ascent
Comparison profiles at Fitz's compared to Berowra
Would love to hear from someone who regularly does Berowra etc and has also done Fitz's.
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Re: Fitz's Classic
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Re: Fitz's Classic
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby psike » Thu Oct 28, 2010 6:38 am
Fitz's hill is not to be underestimated but I think what makes this ride challenging is that it undulates almost the entire way, the only bit I recall as being relatively flat is towards the end of the ride after the climb of Mt McDonald around to Uriarra. Relatively flat. I actually find the toughest section *after* FItz's hill - from the summit to Rendevouz Ck turn-around and back to the Fitz's descent.
On Fitz's itself I think your profile is a little off. I'm pretty sure the actual climb on the hill proper is a bit over 2.5km and one section is about 6% for a few hundred metres, the rest is 8ish+. I've mapped and pasted a copy of the profile: http://twitpic.com/31dqbp Not sure if the image below will work, if not click on twitpic link...
Check out http://www.cycle2max.com/bike-hill-clim ... aspx?id=34 which says:
Total Distance:
2.60km | 1.62mi
Starting Altitude:
655m | 2,149ft
Finishing Altitude:
925m | 3,035ft
Average Gradient: 10.4%
Elevation Gain:
270m | 886ft
Surface Type:
Smooth Bitumen / Asphalt
Oh and for out of towners, take special care on Fitz's descent. It's a narrow road, and it has taken a harsh toll in the past.
Hope everyone enjoys. It's a great event, and should be up there with the Audax Alpine Classic in Bright as one of the must-dos.
See you all on a hill somewhere.
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby twizzle » Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:35 am
psike's not being blunt enough : a rider died there a couple of years ago after crashing on the descent. There's a memorial on the hill.psike wrote:Oh and for out of towners, take special care on Fitz's descent. It's a narrow road, and it has taken a harsh toll in the past.
Ride the middle of the road (not the lane - the ROAD) on the descent to avoid the bumps.
FWIW - Black Mountain has a remembrance plaque (alloy plate attached to some plywood bolted to the guard rail) about 200m up from the T intersection.
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Re: Fitz's Classic
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby nickj_d » Thu Oct 28, 2010 1:03 pm
. I hope I'm not disappointed.
Maybe El Diablo will be there to cheer us on....
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby psike » Thu Oct 28, 2010 1:43 pm
yeah I probably wasn't... I met an old bloke at the AAC last year who came off on Fitz's Descent and went over the guard rail. Hospital for a few months. It's not a good road, it's narrow and if there's two cars passing there is nowhere for the bike to go. Take care.twizzle wrote: psike's not being blunt enough : a rider died there a couple of years ago after crashing on the descent. There's a memorial on the hill.
Ride the middle of the road (not the lane - the ROAD) on the descent to avoid the bumps.
yeah I think the profile changes on some of the sites because it's averaging the gradient out over a longer distance.nickj_d wrote:thanks for that info Russ...... i think. I kinda wished I didn't see it, but I guess it's better to be forwarned. The profile i linked to was someones upload onto mapmyride so I've no idea how accurate it was. Your profile def shows a steeper gradient than I've been geeing myself up for but at least it's only 2.5kms. Still looking forward to the challenge though.
It will be just like your picture, we rent the crowds just to make visitors welcome.
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Re: Fitz's Classic
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby psike » Fri Oct 29, 2010 6:11 am
Forecast for Sunday
Cloudy. Areas of rain and the chance of thunderstorms. Winds northeasterly averaging up to 30 km/h tending north to northwesterly up to 35 km/h around midday.
City Centre
Storms. Rain.
Min 12 Max 22
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Re: Fitz's Classic
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby stevecassidy » Sat Oct 30, 2010 8:58 am
The forecast still looks dire, I'm seriously wondering whether I should pull the pin - I was going to drive down this afternoon. What are the odds of it not being disgusting weather?vinvin wrote:So head winds on the way back? ~shudder~
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby mrgolf » Sat Oct 30, 2010 9:45 am
I feel about 60% better than I did, but I am still about 50/50 for starting. The weather might just make the difference. If I do it, I will taking it very easy and will be aiming for low to mid 20's. My kidneys still ache.
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby number21 » Sat Oct 30, 2010 10:29 am
That last bit may come back to bite me...
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Re: Fitz's Classic
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Re: Fitz's Classic
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Re: Fitz's Classic
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Re: Fitz's Classic
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Re: Fitz's Classic
Postby psike » Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:07 pm
Good luck to everyone. I'll be the pilot on a mauve tandem, wearing a blue-ish Fujitsu / Health jersey. Be sure to wave as you're heading back and we're still on the way out
oooh thunder!
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