Bathurst to Blayney

squeakywheel · Postby **squeakywheel** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 3:34 pm

Has/does anybody do this ride? I'm looking at trying to train for the 110km (longest distance Ive ever done), but the course profile looks seriously scary
http://b2b.asn.au/pdf/Long%20Course%20Profile.pdf
I really have no idea on how to read those things tho - any pointers on what it all means?
How does it compare to the Gong ride?
Cheers

sogood · Postby **sogood** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 3:41 pm

The highest elevation of Gong ride is around 250m. This is tougher and out on the highway. The continuous up and down will strain your legs.

Just do it!

Addictr3 · Postby **Addictr3** » Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:49 pm

I'm cycling from Sydney to Orange on Friday the 29th Dec. Maybe we can catch up?

ni78ck · Postby **ni78ck** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:10 am

plenty of rolling hills which makes it a joy to ride. the surface is a little rough though, and be prepared for rain!

JV911 · Postby **JV911** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:43 am

yea i've done it and it's not as hard as it looks on the profile. well supported with a few food and water stops on the way.

be prepared for 4 seasons in 1 day though!

mjmoo75 · Postby **mjmoo75** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:32 pm

If you like big climb you'll be fine & I mean BIG!!

joomz · Postby **joomz** » Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:04 am

Always up for a good hill! Might give the 162 km ride a go.

Does anyone know - do you have to be a member of a racing club (or cyclingnsw) to participate? What about for the hill climb event? I'm a bit confused because it doesn't seem to mention this on the website ( http://www.b2b.asn.au/index.htm) but when you click register it asks for your membership number. I'm a member of bicycle nsw Btw.

rockdoctor · Postby **rockdoctor** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 1:33 pm

joomz wrote:Always up for a good hill! Might give the 162 km ride a go.

Does anyone know - do you have to be a member of a racing club (or cyclingnsw) to participate? What about for the hill climb event? I'm a bit confused because it doesn't seem to mention this on the website ( http://www.b2b.asn.au/index.htm) but when you click register it asks for your membership number. I'm a member of bicycle nsw Btw.

I think for the events on the Sunday (i.e the 100km, 162km etc), they are classified as Sportif events and a race license is not required. The hill climb and criterium on Saturday are races and a Cycling Australia Race license will be required.

I plan to be there for the hill climb and the 162km.