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Mt Wellington
Postby Tom Marius » Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:28 pm
Cheers
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Postby sogood » Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:44 pm
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Postby Matt_Matt » Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:21 pm
Good Luck ....
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Hobart-Hill-Climb
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Postby timbo » Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:22 pm
Quite often the top half is in clouds.
It can also be very windy up the top, and you may actually need the extra layers of clothing for the descent, as you will work up quite a sweat on the way up. enjoy the ride.
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Postby Tom Marius » Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:34 pm
yeh we're definitely going to be taking extra layers. and probably taking it easy on the way down too.timbo wrote:Before you set off, make sure you can actually see Mt. Wellington.
Quite often the top half is in clouds.
It can also be very windy up the top, and you may actually need the extra layers of clothing for the descent, as you will work up quite a sweat on the way up. enjoy the ride.
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Postby sogood » Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:03 pm
Great way to chew up those brake pads and wear down the brake track.Tom Marius wrote:yeh we're definitely going to be taking extra layers. and probably taking it easy on the way down too.
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Postby Matt_Matt » Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:27 am
Here is a web cam view from Rose bay on the Eastern Shore
You could even take the easy way and take a Mount Wellington Descent Tour .......
http://www.raftingtasmania.com/site/cycling/
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Postby Tom Marius » Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:25 pm
so its better to try and use the brakes as little as possible?sogood wrote:Great way to chew up those brake pads and wear down the brake track.Tom Marius wrote:yeh we're definitely going to be taking extra layers. and probably taking it easy on the way down too.
i'm kind of new at large mountain descents
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Postby sogood » Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:06 pm
If you are new, then there's probably more reason to use those brakes.Tom Marius wrote:so its better to try and use the brakes as little as possible?
i'm kind of new at large mountain descents
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Postby m@ » Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:10 pm
Like anywhere over 1000m in Tassie, the top of the mountain can be very very cold and windy at any time of year (and regardless of the temperature in Hobart). A windfleece jacket or vest + arm warmers is ideal for when you reach the summit and for the descent. It's also a very good idea to have a showerproof jacket as a minimum. And yeah, gloves... full-length are good for cooler days if at all possible
Another tip is to bring enough food and drink for the ascent; last time I rode up it took me about three hours in total from home; although the distance isn't that great, you'll be going slow, sweating and using a lot of energy. The last thing you want is to bonk 1000m from the summit! I always find that the hardest part is the steep, straight section between the Springs and the Chalet, so tend to take a shortish break at the Springs which gives you a good opportunity to fuel up.
At the end of the day it's not a technically difficult ride; just grueling. As long as you work up to it with shorter steep climbs (eg Fern Tree) leading up to the ride you'll be fine. On the day, just enjoy the ride and the view from the top
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Postby mikesbytes » Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:22 am
So how did it go?m@ wrote:Inspired by this thread and the weather, I headed up on Saturday. Didn't make the decision until 10Km into my ride though, so ignored all my own advice
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Postby RobRollin » Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:36 pm
Mt Wellington Challenge
It’s a long way to the summit but what a ride! This is a timed event so come and set a personal best.
Start Registration 8.30am – 9.45am. Time Trial Start 10am
Location Longley, Hobart.
Distance 20km
Cost $20.
Contact David Buckingham 6244 5875 davidb3@dodo.com.au
Dave Eldridge 0419 598 907
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Postby LG » Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:12 pm
Abosultely freezing at the summit and blowing a gale, so no time to stop & take in the view. About 400m down my feet & hands had gone numb and I nearly got blown off my bike by a gust. I'm not sure in this situation whether going fast to get to a warmer altitude is better or to go slower & try to reduce the wind chill? Had to stop at the springs for about 10 mins to get feeling in my limbs back. Anyway, 2hrs up from the Sth Hobart shops and 1/2 hour down.
The bike week ride would be great, but unfortunately am working.
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Postby master6 » Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:48 pm
Are you behind schedule, or slowly winding up for a big finish. 184km achieved at 26 Feb, toward a 2009 goal of 10000km suggests the latter (hopefully). The Mt Wellington challenge wont add much to the total, but should take your mind off hill problems for the rest of the year. How will we identify you on Sunday.
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Postby RobRollin » Sat Mar 07, 2009 3:00 pm
Ive only just gotten back on the bike after a ankle injury. Started riding on 23rd of Feb again. So 184kms from 23rd Feb. I've got a fair way to go.
Ill be wearing my BNA jersey. Ive been riding Springfield and Ripley in West Moonah every second day since 23rd Feb. They are steep!! (129metres ascending) I cant make it up first part of Ripley, it's too steep.
Looking foward to Mt Wellington. First time Ive done it.
Next Sunday 100k ride. Planning a ride to Oatlands next month.
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Postby master6 » Sat Mar 07, 2009 4:47 pm
The BNA jumper? I guess it must relate to Bicycles Network Australia?
What is this Journal thing all about?
Best wishes for tomorrow on the climb.
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Postby master6 » Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:55 am
I improved a couple of minutes on last year, but slipped down the list of placings. My impression is that there were more "better" riders this year, and some of last years "lesser " riders did not start this time.
No offence intended to anyone with above comment; anyone who rode to the top did a good job.
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