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Alpine Classic 2014
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby Eleri » Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:03 pm
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby X-ray » Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:31 am
What is the road out to Tallowa Dam like? Never ridden it before and I'm thinking about heading to Kangaroo Valley this weekend for a final hit out before the big day.grantw wrote:... looking forward to the Tallowa Dam ride this weekend.
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby sblack » Wed Jan 15, 2014 12:44 pm
The road is a coarse chip seal but mostly in good repair. On the way out it's about 20km of undulations rising a couple of hundred metres in the process. You then drop those metres plus a few more in just over 2km to the dam.X-ray wrote:What is the road out to Tallowa Dam like? Never ridden it before and I'm thinking about heading to Kangaroo Valley this weekend for a final hit out before the big day.
Coming back you obviously then have a steep 2km before the undulating downhill. Part of the difficulty of the road is that it's fairly exposed to the sun and with no drinkable water available at the dam you need to carry enough water to survive there and back. Despite the warning a couple of people ran out on the return on Saturday and while I consumed most of my 2L supply I was still suffering from the mid forty degree heat.
One other thing to note is that after recent road works from the Barrengarry Pie Shop to Kangaroo Valley there are some serious gravel drifts on the shoulder so take care if you're heading into town that way, the shared path to the left of the road may be the better option.
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby rogan » Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:05 pm
And back.
463 km, 8000 vertical metres, under 19 hours riding time, just over 20 hours total time.
I think he's ready.
I'm not doing ACE/AAC, but I am doing 3PC with some mates, including this guy. Get on his wheel, and hold on... ?
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby grantw » Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:12 pm
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby X-ray » Sat Jan 18, 2014 4:52 pm
rogan wrote:I've got a mate doing the ACE 250. Yesterday he rode from Merimbula to Charlottes Pass.
And back.
463 km, 8000 vertical metres, under 19 hours riding time, just over 20 hours total time.
I think he's ready.
I'm not doing ACE/AAC, but I am doing 3PC with some mates, including this guy. Get on his wheel, and hold on... ?
From the sounds of that I would have thought the ACE would be too soft for him
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby X-ray » Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:07 pm
Thanks for the infosblack wrote:The road is a coarse chip seal but mostly in good repair. On the way out it's about 20km of undulations rising a couple of hundred metres in the process. You then drop those metres plus a few more in just over 2km to the dam.X-ray wrote:What is the road out to Tallowa Dam like? Never ridden it before and I'm thinking about heading to Kangaroo Valley this weekend for a final hit out before the big day.
Coming back you obviously then have a steep 2km before the undulating downhill. Part of the difficulty of the road is that it's fairly exposed to the sun and with no drinkable water available at the dam you need to carry enough water to survive there and back. Despite the warning a couple of people ran out on the return on Saturday and while I consumed most of my 2L supply I was still suffering from the mid forty degree heat.
One other thing to note is that after recent road works from the Barrengarry Pie Shop to Kangaroo Valley there are some serious gravel drifts on the shoulder so take care if you're heading into town that way, the shared path to the left of the road may be the better option.
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I didn't head down that way today. I opted to stay closer to home and ride the RNP. Last long ride before the classic next weekend. Time to taper now
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby gabrielle260 » Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:58 pm
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby X-ray » Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:17 am
I just hope the forecast showers at the end of the week stay away!gabrielle260 wrote:Just arrived in Bright and found the cool change isn't here yet. The forecast for this coming week looks good - low to mid 30's as highs and then lows of 10 to 16. Any riding I do this week is going to be early in the morning! Cafe Velo for post ride coffees.
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Are you doing any of the Audax rides throughout the week?
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby gabrielle260 » Sun Jan 19, 2014 10:27 am
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby clackers » Mon Jan 20, 2014 12:04 am
A very pretty ride, that one!gabrielle260 wrote: and then down to lake buffalo and back.
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby gabrielle260 » Mon Jan 20, 2014 4:30 pm
Thinking of doing the Happy Valley loop tomorrow.
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby clackers » Mon Jan 20, 2014 4:51 pm
Yep, rode it in September and I reckon it's a pretty good way to show people relatively new to road riding the attraction of getting away from Beach Road.gabrielle260 wrote:Did Lake Buffalo this morning. Left just before 6am. Clackers, you are right - it is lovely. Took some great photos of the sun rising over the hills/mountains with the lake in the foreground.
Thinking of doing the Happy Valley loop tomorrow.
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby X-ray » Tue Jan 21, 2014 7:58 am
What's the weather like in the area at the moment Gabrielle?gabrielle260 wrote:Did Lake Buffalo this morning. Left just before 6am. Clackers, you are right - it is lovely. Took some great photos of the sun rising over the hills/mountains with the lake in the foreground.
Thinking of doing the Happy Valley loop tomorrow.
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby Eleri » Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:04 pm
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby gabrielle260 » Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:14 pm
Riding early is great but from about 10 ish the sun has a bit of a kick to it.
I chose to do a short 50 km recovery ride this morning and left at 7.30 but will leave before 6 tomorrow to do what I've always called the Happy Valley loop but am now told it's called the Gaps Loop....
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby __PG__ » Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:46 pm
Benalla has an overnight minimum of 9, Hotham and Falls have overnight minimums of 3. Those doing the 4 am starts may want to think about extra layers/thermals.
I lost my long gloves back in November and haven't bought a replacement as I didn't think I'd need them until Autumn. I'm doing the 620 am 200km event. Hopefully it warms up by the time I'm descending Tawonga Gap for the first time.
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby X-ray » Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:52 pm
I'm starting a 4am so looks like I'll need some warmer gear for the start of the ride. Temps in the low 30's during the day don't worry me too much. I like the warmer weather. I might dump the warm layers in the car on my way back through Bright because it sounds like I won't need them once the sun takes hold in the morning.gabrielle260 wrote:Sorry X Ray, missed your question. Top temps are in the low 30's each day and the overnight lows are 10-14 ish.
Riding early is great but from about 10 ish the sun has a bit of a kick to it.
I chose to do a short 50 km recovery ride this morning and left at 7.30 but will leave before 6 tomorrow to do what I've always called the Happy Valley loop but am now told it's called the Gaps Loop....
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Alpine Classic 2014
Postby warthog1 » Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:09 pm
Got my pitted dates (thanks SSS ) hydralyte tabs and muesli bars today.
New rear tyre and rim tape on both wheels yesterday. Good to go
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby gabrielle260 » Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:25 pm
My guess, based on 4 days here, is that it will be chilly on the descents until about 9 in the morning.
Even today with a top temp of 33, the sun had a bite to it as I finished around 11am
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby X-ray » Fri Jan 24, 2014 7:22 am
I was planning to do the Bright Friday ride but I've taken the soft option and opted out. I didn't fancy riding with thunder and lightning surrounding me!
On the "bright" side, the weather is looking good for tomorrow and Sunday
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby gabrielle260 » Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:29 pm
Only the brave/foolhardy have got on their bikes today!
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Re: Alpine Classic 2014
Postby cyclotaur » Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:08 pm
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