\nDistance:<\/strong> 85.7km<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nElevation:<\/strong> 1,324m<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nMax Gradient:<\/strong> 11%<\/p>\n<\/li>\nK\/QOM Sections:<\/strong> With 1 K\/QOM it’s the perfect introduction to climbing in a stunning setting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n
Mind Over Mountain: Tips for Climbing With Confidence<\/h3>\n
Positive Self-Talk
\n<\/strong>Your mental game matters. When you feel a climb coming on, remind yourself: “I\u2019ve got this. I will get to the top.”<\/em> Speak it, believe it, ride it.<\/p>\nPace Yourself
\n<\/strong>Don\u2019t attack too early, but hold a steady rhythm. Breathe deeply, relax, and gradually increase your effort toward the top. Visualise climbing in segments \u2014 one telegraph pole or tree at a time.<\/p>\nSpin Smart
\n<\/strong>Use your gears! Professional riders don\u2019t hesitate to use compact gearing neither should you. Find your rhythm and spin, spin, spin.<\/p>\nRelax Your Body
\n<\/strong>Loosen that death grip… tight arms and shoulders burn energy you\u2019ll want for your legs. Keep upper body movements minimal and smooth.<\/p>\nUse the Road (Safely)
\n<\/strong>When safe, widen your line around tight corners or switchbacks to ease the gradient. Every little bit helps!<\/p>\nMomentum Matters
\n<\/strong>Anticipate climbs by carrying speed from any downhill or flat section leading in. Shift early but smart, and don\u2019t let momentum fade.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Training Tips: Get Climb-Ready<\/h3>\n
Hill confidence isn\u2019t born, it\u2019s built. With some targeted training in the lead-up to the Bowral Classic, you\u2019ll not only feel stronger on the bike, you\u2019ll enjoy those climbs so much more. Here\u2019s how to get started.<\/p>\n
Hill Repeats
\n<\/strong>Find a local hill (200\u2013500m long works well) and do repeat efforts up it. Start with 3\u20135 repeats at a comfortable pace and build up to 6\u201310 as your fitness grows. Ride up, recover on the way down, then go again.<\/p>\nMix Up the Gradients
\n<\/strong>Train on a mix of short, steep climbs and longer, gentler gradients. This prepares your legs for everything from sharp pinches to sustained grinders.<\/p>\nStrength & Core Work
\n<\/strong>Off the bike, build your glutes, hamstrings, and core with some basic strength work, think squats, lunges, and planks. A strong core = more stable climbing posture and less wasted energy. Mixing up your training style maintains interest and momentum, so head on back to that Pilates studio or dust off the yoga mat! Cross-training activities like Pilates, yoga, or even light weight training not only build muscular endurance and flexibility, but they also improve your posture and breathing.<\/p>\n\n
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So, are you eyeing off the 85km Rouleurs, testing yourself on the 120km Challenge, or going all-in on the 150km Maxi Classic? Register now<\/a> and we’ll catch you in Bowral this October.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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