Bathurst to Blayney

[squeakywheel]

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]

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]

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

[ni78ck]

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

[JV911]

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]

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

[joomz]

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]

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.