Found this on another forum and thought you guys might find it interesting.
http://thecycleway.com/?p=139
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Table of Local Hill Gradients
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Re: Table of Local Hill Gradients
Postby nescius » Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:20 pm
Cool, there are a couple in there that I haven't done yet, thanks for the link!
My favourite climb is Black Mountain, maybe because it is the one I have done the most, from home to the top and back takes less than an hour so it's a nice one to do before work. Usually getting to the top is no trouble... getting there quickly on the other hand is not so easy
My favourite climb is Black Mountain, maybe because it is the one I have done the most, from home to the top and back takes less than an hour so it's a nice one to do before work. Usually getting to the top is no trouble... getting there quickly on the other hand is not so easy

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Re: Table of Local Hill Gradients
Postby bpmhigh » Thu Jan 21, 2010 2:13 pm
Yes - an excellent resource.
Although I live at the base of Red hill and typically do a few repeats on the way home, my personal favourite is Stromlo. A longer duration than most of the others and the smaller grade allows you the flexibility of spinning a small gear or pushing a bigger gear depening on how you're feeling.
Extremely popular with other roadies and MTB'ers too so it's not unusual to get into a bit of a battle with someone else.
Although I live at the base of Red hill and typically do a few repeats on the way home, my personal favourite is Stromlo. A longer duration than most of the others and the smaller grade allows you the flexibility of spinning a small gear or pushing a bigger gear depening on how you're feeling.
Extremely popular with other roadies and MTB'ers too so it's not unusual to get into a bit of a battle with someone else.
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Re: Table of Local Hill Gradients
Postby HAKS » Thu Jan 21, 2010 7:14 pm
bpmhigh wrote:Yes - an excellent resource.
Although I live at the base of Red hill and typically do a few repeats on the way home, my personal favourite is Stromlo. A longer duration than most of the others and the smaller grade allows you the flexibility of spinning a small gear or pushing a bigger gear depening on how you're feeling.
Extremely popular with other roadies and MTB'ers too so it's not unusual to get into a bit of a battle with someone else.
+1. Love getting to Stromlo and seeing someone a few hundred metres up the road or half way up and you can see someone around the next corner that you try chase down

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Re: Table of Local Hill Gradients
Postby mrgolf » Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:50 pm
I dig Mt Majura, apart from the gate... I am surprised Black Mt is rated higher than Mt Ainslie. I dont think I have ever really enjoyed Mt Ainslie, and I am more than happy climbing. Fitz was a doddle, made fun only by overtaking all those massive legged TT guys who would own me on the flat...
One of my fave rides is 5 peaks, preceded by Majura. Mt Pleasant shouldnt be referred to as a peak, though.
Good info, thanks.

One of my fave rides is 5 peaks, preceded by Majura. Mt Pleasant shouldnt be referred to as a peak, though.
Good info, thanks.

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Re: Table of Local Hill Gradients
Postby yehuwdiy » Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:28 pm
Heh, going from Gininderra Dr over the hill through Spence and down to Kuringa Dr is a fair slog for my pathetic legs.
Total climb: 123m Total descent: 60m - according to Bikely.
This is part of my Moday commute!
Total climb: 123m Total descent: 60m - according to Bikely.
This is part of my Moday commute!
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