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Sat 04/10/08
Casey Fields
Graded Scratch Race


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Course Maps


The course maps are downloadable and require Adobe Acrobat Reader

Road
Arthurs Creek - Strathewen Course Map Course Profile
Killara Rd - Gruyere Course Map  
Steels Creek Course Map  
Yarra Junction - Powelltown (short) Course Map  
Yarra Junction - Powelltown (long) Course Map  
Yarra Junction - Time Trial Course Course Map Course Profile
Criterium
METEC Course Map  
Dunlop Rd Course Map  
Casey Fields Course Map  

 

Major Hill Climbs

Have you ever wondered why those climbs hurt so much? Maybe the chart below will shed some light on the pain and help you "enjoy" the climb next time!

The chart may not ease the pain but at least you will know the gradient.

Just a few technical notes:

  • The distances were measured using a Silva Map Measurer
  • The base mapping used was ESMAP 1:50000 and Vicmap 1:25000 mapsheets
  • Some elevations have been interpolated from available contours
  • The gradients are average gradients i.e. (elevation gained/distance) x 100 = gradient%
  • The distance for the climb is measured from what is generally considered by most riders the "starting point" for the climb to the highest point. Some people may consider other points to be the starting point for the climb.
  • The chart details the spot where the climb starts. I have tried to use recognizable landmarks, e.g. road intersections, as starting points.
  • As the average gradient is used there will be some parts of the climb that are steeper/flatter than the average stated. e.g. the last 1200m of the Donna Buang climb is 8.3%
Climb Location Distance (km) Elevation Gained (m) Highest Point (m) Average Gradient (%) Comments
Chum Creek Rd 9.0 310 460 3.4 Climb "start" at intersection of Cunninghams Rd and Chum Ck Rd to usual turnaround point for road race, 300m South of intersection Myers Ck Rd.
Myers Creek Rd 7.5 480 580 6.4 Climb starts at intersection of Valley Farm Rd and Myers Creek Rd
Yarra Junction - Noojee Rd 4.0 240 440 6.0 Climb starts at bridge over Boys Camp Creek
Donna Buang Rd 16 1080 1280 6.8 Climb starts at intersection of Warburton Hwy and Donna Buang Rd
1/20 6.8 280 460 4.1 The Basin Shops - usual starting point for Eastern Vets Hill Climb
For more information on hill climbs in Australia go to www.cycle2max.com.