Cycle Events has just begun coverage of the Mt Keira event in Wollongong NSW. This event meets a new criteriua in that the trending expectations of Cyclists down under move onto more unique and niche styled events, and the Mt Keira Climb has an X Factor to it.
“Its all about the climb, and breathtakingly scenic vista finish as you overlook the greater city of Wollongong with views across the south of Sydney in the north to Kiama to the south.
Located an hour south of Sydney, and less than 5km from the heart of Wollongong you will be among the scenic peaceful mountain running or cycling and moments later can be having your favourite coffee at the beach.”
This event is organised by Robert Bottocchio who recognised the need for this style of event which fits very nicely into the overall cycling calendar. Rob is also the guy behind the very successful Aquathon Australia Day
Course Profile & Map
Start: Mount Keira Road, at the entry gates of Edmund Rice College
Initial 1.5km: nice kicker 8%+
- Gentle start than it soon moves to a 8%+ section for ~1km)on smooth, wide road surface to Mount Mount Keira Demonstration School
1.5-5.5km: 4-6% mostly sweeping, gentle and scenic views!
- From Mount Keira Demonstration School (1.5km) the road narrows and flattens to a more gentle ~3-5% average gradient.
- The road winds it way up the scenic and sheltered course as you pass picturesque Byrong Park, Archery Fields, Girl Guides and Scout Camp.
The final kilometer : 5.5km-6.5km the 15% KICKER!
- Here you turn right off Mt Keira Road to enter Queen Elizabeth drive as you make the final climb to the summit.
- At ~500m to go you meet a 100m 10% hill and soon after the ‘kicker’ 100m hill of 15+% gradient and than its only a 100m 4% gradient to the finish!!
PROFILE (Map below)
Course Map: http://www.strava.com/routes/962304
Strava segment: http://www.strava.com/segments/8170390
Jump to Mt Keira’s on facebook and see for yourself
Cheers Steve