Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
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Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby Baldy » Fri Sep 09, 2011 8:04 pm
I'd like to hear from anyone who knows the roads they are using and can give me some kind of comparison to the roads down here.
What I am trying to work out is my potential average speed. They ask you to nominate it when you register, so they can color code the wrist bands for starting group positions.
I did a 100km loop a while back that according to the Garmin had 1300m climbing and my average was 24kph.
The events route has 920m climbing in 160km.http://app.strava.com/rides/1062170
I have had two group rides in the last year and the plan is to stick with a group for the ride, so I am not sure what we might average. I am not too worried about the distance, I have done 135km before with 110 of that solo. Again more climbing. So if I am healthy I will be fine I think.
I was thinking about 28kph might be about my pacegroup ? I guess the smart thing to do would be over estimate and if the pace is too much you can then drop back and find the next fastest group to try.....porridge style If you underestimate you might be in for a long day on the front or on your lonesome, chasing.
http://www.usmevents.com.au/Assets/USM+ ... on-map.pdf map
http://www.usmevents.com.au/Cycling/Lau ... _Fondo.htm main page
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby mcdurdin » Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:21 pm
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby Baldy » Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:47 pm
Its temping to go flat out on that timed climb. But having nearly 100km still to do after it has me thinking otherwise. I think I will just aim for the best overall time I can if I'm feeling ok and just finishing will do if its an average day[like the last few days, flat/sluggish]
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby BarryTas » Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:17 am
32kmph as well for me. There will be quite a few Hobart riders from DOME in that group we can ride together
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby RobRollin » Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:55 pm
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby Baldy » Thu Sep 15, 2011 5:23 pm
Thought I would have a real crack and went for the 30-32 group. I read that the climb is 3-5% for 8km, so long enough but should be no steeper bits to blow me up. If I can make it to the top with a group I think I can do 30.....or go bloody close in a quivering ball of sweat and pain
Is anyone going to do a 160km ride beforehand as a test? I dont think I will, I really dont like the idea of having any set plan. But for this I just want to be healthy and have some km's in the legs in the 2weeks leading up to it. So the usual 40-60km mtb rides, similar distance road rides with a couple of 100k rides[which will have more climbing than the OGF] is the general idea. The idea is to just do what I normally do but go a bit quicker more consistently. I better be careful, its starting to sound like training
I wouldnt mind getting in a couple of group rides leading up to it, to get comfortable riding in a bunch again. If my motivation levels and the weather conspire then a race with the vets should help. Or even the Dome group, which is probably twice the size of D-grade anyway?
So as it stands the groups are...
32kph+ Everyone!
30-32kph Baldy
I need a wingperson.....
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby Releng » Thu Sep 15, 2011 6:33 pm
I have entered with the 28-30 group. There are a couple of fair hills on the return through Relbia that will test me a bit given that there will be 140Ks in the legs. I have ridden most of the route, but have never ridden up Holwell Hill, I might check it out this weekend if i can get a leave pass.
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby BarryTas » Fri Sep 16, 2011 8:17 am
Baldy come and do DOME rides for some training.Baldy wrote:Well no turning back now! Registered, got a jersey and paid for my accommodation. It should be a great weekend I'm really looking forward to it.
Thought I would have a real crack and went for the 30-32 group. I read that the climb is 3-5% for 8km, so long enough but should be no steeper bits to blow me up. If I can make it to the top with a group I think I can do 30.....or go bloody close in a quivering ball of sweat and pain
Is anyone going to do a 160km ride beforehand as a test? I dont think I will, I really dont like the idea of having any set plan. But for this I just want to be healthy and have some km's in the legs in the 2weeks leading up to it. So the usual 40-60km mtb rides, similar distance road rides with a couple of 100k rides[which will have more climbing than the OGF] is the general idea. The idea is to just do what I normally do but go a bit quicker more consistently. I better be careful, its starting to sound like training
I wouldnt mind getting in a couple of group rides leading up to it, to get comfortable riding in a bunch again. If my motivation levels and the weather conspire then a race with the vets should help. Or even the Dome group, which is probably twice the size of D-grade anyway?
So as it stands the groups are...
32kph+ Everyone!
30-32kph Baldy
I need a wingperson.....
Also if you want a secret weapon for the hills and confidence booster, just put a high teeth cassette on, while you are at it get some new tyres and a new chain (all good things for boosting your confidence)
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby BarryTas » Fri Sep 16, 2011 8:21 am
As there is a bit of interest in this ride, who is up for some training rides?
There are also some more big rides coming up
Sunday 13-Nov Bicycle Tasmania Channel 100 (Big Ride)
Sunday 4-Dec Seven Hills Dash (Possible date)……..210kms
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby iaintas » Fri Sep 16, 2011 9:26 am
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby RobRollin » Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:58 pm
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby BarryTas » Mon Sep 19, 2011 8:45 am
RobRollin wrote:$6500k BMC and it hasnt been raced. Iaintas and I agree, it should have a home which reguarly races it. Therefore it is now turned over to Iain and RobRollin
bah, it did do a solid 130kms at over 30kms per hour on saturday, with the wind and a bad knee
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby BarryTas » Thu Sep 22, 2011 10:31 am
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby bazsand » Wed Oct 12, 2011 3:02 pm
going thursday 13th out to bushy park from cornelllian bay if anyone is interested 9am after kid drop off at schoolBarryTas wrote:right so who is up for a loooong ride this sunday and show day?
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby BarryTas » Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:57 am
BarryTas wrote:right so who is up for a loooong ride this sunday and show day?
lets meet (AT) 7:30
(AT) The Bike Shop
2/30 Derwent Park Road
Moonah TAS 7009...........easy access point to the Bowen and it's about half way between Skull and I
120-140kms, bring food and money
weather depending
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby EvandalePF » Sat Nov 12, 2011 3:19 pm
I don't know the roads 'down there' in Hobart, but I can speak with some experience of the Gran Fondo route having done a little 'practice' of the section from Beaconsfield to Frankford a few weeks back. The terrain for the most part is fairly flat as it takes the road following the rivers edge right up to Beaconsfield, but from there through the climb and to Frankford its obviously a little bumpier. After Frankford it is again pretty much flat all the way through to Evandale, then with a few undulations on the way back into Launceston.Baldy wrote:Anyone here planning to do this ride?
I'd like to hear from anyone who knows the roads they are using and can give me some kind of comparison to the roads down here.
Its a bit hard to tell exactly which part of that section is the timed climb, for as you said it is listed as 8km, so I am working on the assumption that is actually two or three separate 'climbs' (that you can see here http://app.strava.com/rides/1893981 from 75km to ~84 km) with a bit of a dip in between. This means that the average figure is a bit misleading and the actual climb sections are closer to 7-8% average.
The road surface for most of the route is fine and large sections are on 'highways'. The only parts of the course that I was a bit concerned about given the numbers that will be on the ride (and knowing how everyone goes mad on mass rides!) are the descent into Sidmouth which is short but has some corners, and the sections after the KOM where the road continues to drop and rise sharply for about 5km with some 90 degree corners that could get tricky in a disorganised (and weary after flogging themselves on the KOM) group.
I too find it hard to pick which speed group to sign up for, but went with the 30-32km/hr group. Riding most of the route solo I averaged ~28km/hr but of course in a group ride the average goes up, and that was 'training' whereas on event day of course the temptation is to push yourself that little bit harder. Its also not clear if they mean 'whole route average' or 'average cruising speed' or 'average for the bits that aren't so tough' etc.
Good luck to everyone doing the ride too!
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby Baldy » Sat Nov 12, 2011 8:09 pm
Thanks very much for that mate, specially the info on the climb/climbs.EvandalePF wrote:I don't know the roads 'down there' in Hobart, but I can speak with some experience of the Gran Fondo route having done a little 'practice' of the section from Beaconsfield to Frankford a few weeks back. The terrain for the most part is fairly flat as it takes the road following the rivers edge right up to Beaconsfield, but from there through the climb and to Frankford its obviously a little bumpier. After Frankford it is again pretty much flat all the way through to Evandale, then with a few undulations on the way back into Launceston.Baldy wrote:Anyone here planning to do this ride?
I'd like to hear from anyone who knows the roads they are using and can give me some kind of comparison to the roads down here.
Its a bit hard to tell exactly which part of that section is the timed climb, for as you said it is listed as 8km, so I am working on the assumption that is actually two or three separate 'climbs' (that you can see here http://app.strava.com/rides/1893981 from 75km to ~84 km) with a bit of a dip in between. This means that the average figure is a bit misleading and the actual climb sections are closer to 7-8% average.
The road surface for most of the route is fine and large sections are on 'highways'. The only parts of the course that I was a bit concerned about given the numbers that will be on the ride (and knowing how everyone goes mad on mass rides!) are the descent into Sidmouth which is short but has some corners, and the sections after the KOM where the road continues to drop and rise sharply for about 5km with some 90 degree corners that could get tricky in a disorganised (and weary after flogging themselves on the KOM) group.
I too find it hard to pick which speed group to sign up for, but went with the 30-32km/hr group. Riding most of the route solo I averaged ~28km/hr but of course in a group ride the average goes up, and that was 'training' whereas on event day of course the temptation is to push yourself that little bit harder. Its also not clear if they mean 'whole route average' or 'average cruising speed' or 'average for the bits that aren't so tough' etc.
Good luck to everyone doing the ride too!
I cant bloody wait! For the ride and for Goss Vs Von Hoff
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Re: Opperman Gran Fondo-- 160km
Postby skull » Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:25 pm
Baldy I joined you in the 30-32 category but we'll just push forward and mix in with everyone else in the 32+ and suck their wheels for 160km.
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