Hi All,
Can anyone give me some info on how long the dirt section is on Pelverata road? Also, is it on a relatively flat or steep section and any idea on the current condition? I want to do a loop from Margate and would prefer to go anti-clockwise i.e. over Pelverata from the Sandfly end but if the dirt is steep I may go the other way.
Many thanks,
Andy
Pelverata Road info
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Re: Pelverata Road info
Postby 2wheels_mond » Sat Dec 06, 2014 8:27 am
The dirt's on a relatively flat section, and it's quite well kept (although the rain over the last few days will not have helped). I started from the South Hobart side, I think going the other way would be a little harder but I'm yet to try it myself.
Here's a Pelverata/Cygnet/Kingston loop I did a couple weeks ago:
http://www.strava.com/activities/218332276" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Here's a Pelverata/Cygnet/Kingston loop I did a couple weeks ago:
http://www.strava.com/activities/218332276" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Pelverata Road info
Postby AndyRevill » Sat Dec 06, 2014 6:14 pm
Thanks heaps, that's perfect. Almost went today but ended up having to do something else but it's on the agenda soon
Cheers, Andy
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Re: Pelverata Road info
Postby rangersac » Sun Dec 07, 2014 1:38 am
Yep, the dirt is fine and generally good quality as the section isn't subject to much in the way of water erosion. Coming from the Huonville end is definitely harder IMHO.
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Re: Pelverata Road info
Postby AndyRevill » Mon Dec 22, 2014 10:45 am
Finally got to ride it yesterday. Great ride! at the moment I'd say in places the bitumen is worse than the dirt - a few pot holes going almost all the way across the road. The dirt was generally fine apart from one bit about a km from the end, badly corrugated and I couldn't find an easy way through. I thought my arms were going to vibrate out of their sockets
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