{"id":6069,"date":"2026-07-06T16:46:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/bowral\/?p=6069"},"modified":"2026-07-06T16:46:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:46:32","slug":"10-years-countless-climbs-heres-how-to-tackle-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/bowral\/2026\/07\/06\/10-years-countless-climbs-heres-how-to-tackle-them\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Years. Countless Climbs. Here&#8217;s How to Tackle Them."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"673\">For many riders, the Bowral Classic isn&#8217;t defined by one big mountain&#8230;it&#8217;s remembered for its rolling terrain, punchy climbs and the feeling of cresting another hill before spotting the next one waiting in the distance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2098\">You&#8217;ll climb. Recover. Climb again. Then do it all over. But hey, that&#8217;s what makes it so rewarding!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2098\">Whether you&#8217;re taking on the <strong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"769\">85km Rouleurs Classic<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"798\">120km Challenge Classic<\/strong> or going all in with the <strong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"846\">150km Maxi Classic<\/strong>, a little climbing preparation goes a long way.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"192ntdv\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1010\">\nKnow What You&#8217;re Up Against<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1073\">Each Bowral Classic course delivers its own unique challenge.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"17ndi5p\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1101\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1101\">150km Maxi Classic<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1224\">\n<li data-section-id=\"2ur726\" data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1125\"><strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1117\">Distance:<\/strong> 152.1km<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lbog9r\" data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1149\"><strong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1142\">Elevation:<\/strong> 2,393m<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1esui3l\" data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1179\"><strong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1173\">Maximum Gradient:<\/strong> 15.2%<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a3yrk4\" data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1224\"><strong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1222\">King\/Queen of the Mountain Segments:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1345\">The ultimate Bowral experience. Long, rewarding and packed with climbing that will test both your legs and your pacing.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1mcfm6s\" data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1378\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1378\">120km Challenge Classic<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1501\">\n<li data-section-id=\"23ikgh\" data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1402\"><strong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1394\">Distance:<\/strong> 122.9km<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lbpby5\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1426\"><strong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1419\">Elevation:<\/strong> 2,029m<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1esui3l\" data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1456\"><strong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1450\">Maximum Gradient:<\/strong> 15.2%<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a3yrk4\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1501\"><strong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1499\">King\/Queen of the Mountain Segments:<\/strong> 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1618\">A serious challenge featuring many of Bowral&#8217;s signature climbs without quite stretching to the full Maxi distance.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"d0kj5o\" data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1649\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1649\">85km Rouleurs Classic<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1769\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1xjv9mr\" data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1672\"><strong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1665\">Distance:<\/strong> 85.7km<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kn207k\" data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1696\"><strong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1689\">Elevation:<\/strong> 1,324m<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dvnek9\" data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1724\"><strong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1720\">Maximum Gradient:<\/strong> 11%<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a3yrk6\" data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1769\"><strong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1767\">King\/Queen of the Mountain Segments:<\/strong> 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1915\">The perfect introduction to riding in the Southern Highlands, with plenty of scenery and just enough climbing to leave you feeling accomplished.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6072 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/bowral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Classics-Editorial-3-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"884\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/bowral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Classics-Editorial-3-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/bowral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Classics-Editorial-3-1600x901.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/bowral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Classics-Editorial-3-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/bowral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Classics-Editorial-3-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/bowral\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Classics-Editorial-3.jpg 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 884px) 100vw, 884px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"192ntdv\" data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1010\">Top Tips<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"wnivd7\" data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2299\">1. Ride the Hills Before They Ride You<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2355\">If you only do one thing before October, make it this:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2396\">Find a local hill and keep coming back.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2476\">It doesn&#8217;t have to be long or steep. A climb of just 200\u2013500 metres is enough.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2533\">Ride to the top, recover on the descent, then go again.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2671\">Hill repeats are one of the simplest ways to prepare your legs for the repeated efforts you&#8217;ll experience throughout the Bowral Classic.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1915\">\n<h4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1fb64p3\" data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2710\">2. Momentum Is Your Best Mate<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2804\">One of the biggest mistakes riders make is treating the top of the climb as the finish line.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2845\">Instead, keep pedalling over the crest.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2897\">Carry your speed onto the descent before relaxing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"3005\">Those extra few pedal strokes preserve momentum and make every following hill just that little bit easier.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3073\">Over an entire Bowral Classic course, those little moments add up.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2144\">\n<h4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"8aagp4\" data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3436\">3. Relax More Than You Think<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3504\">Watch experienced climbers and you&#8217;ll notice something surprising.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3534\">Their legs are working hard.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3563\">Everything else looks calm.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3593\">Keep your shoulders relaxed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3631\">Lighten your grip on the handlebars.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3675\">Open your chest so you can breathe deeply.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3760\">The less unnecessary tension you carry, the more energy you&#8217;ll have when it counts.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1l1rdcr\" data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3801\">4. Strength Off the Bike<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3803\" data-end=\"3864\">You don&#8217;t need hours in the gym to become a stronger climber.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3866\" data-end=\"4050\">Adding one or two sessions each week of simple strength work\u2014think squats, lunges, step-ups and planks\u2014can improve climbing efficiency, stability and reduce fatigue late in long rides.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4177\">Pilates and yoga can also improve posture, flexibility and core strength, helping you stay comfortable over longer distances.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1hbl0v0\" data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4226\">5. Train Your Mind as Well as Your Legs<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4301\">Every rider has that moment on a climb where the mind starts negotiating.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4303\" data-end=\"4336\"><em data-start=\"4303\" data-end=\"4336\">&#8220;Maybe I&#8217;ll stop at the top&#8221;, <\/em><em data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4371\">&#8220;How many more hills are left?&#8221; <\/em>The trick is to change the conversation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4415\" data-end=\"4452\">Break each climb into small sections, focus on the next corner, or the next tree. Every climb ends eventually, and the\u00a0satisfaction of reaching the top lasts much longer.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4415\" data-end=\"4452\">\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"411\">Whether your goal is your first cycling event, a new distance, or a personal best, every hill is simply another step towards the finish line.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"499\">So get out there. 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