{"id":2200,"date":"2021-03-16T22:54:57","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T11:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/mudgee\/2021\/03\/16\/preparing-for-the-mudgee-classic\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T13:27:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T02:27:33","slug":"preparing-for-the-mudgee-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingclassics.com.au\/mudgee\/2021\/03\/16\/preparing-for-the-mudgee-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing For The Mudgee Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"
After \u2018the year we\u2019d all like to forget\u2019 Gran Fondos are back. The first of three major events for 2021, Nicola Rutzou takes us on a ride around Mudgee in NSW.<\/strong><\/section>\n
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It has been a long, tedious and frustrating buildup but it\u2019s finally just around the corner \u2026 the first Mudgee Classic will be held on Sunday, 2 May 2021.It should have been our second Mudgee Classic but the COVID-19 pandemic halted our plans.<\/section>\n
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In fact, all four of Bicycling Australia\u2019s Classic events were cancelled last year, so you can imagine we\u2019re super-pumped about this one.Mudgee is a sensational location for a country bike ride for a myriad of reasons. It has great scenery, lots of rolling hills, and plenty to do when you\u2019re not out on the region\u2019s roads.<\/section>\n
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Event ambassador and gun rider Megan Scott makes the most of the quiet country roads of the Mudgee and Central West region.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you start your training program now you\u2019ll have plenty of time to get ready for the 120 kilometre Challenge Classic, the 170 kilometre Maxi Classic, or you could take it nice and easy and enjoy the 35 kilometre Social Classic. Please note the 120 and 35km rides are now sold out, but you can put your name down for the 2022 event.<\/p>\n

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Mudgee township is a foodie\u2019s paradise with many restaurants and caf\u00e9s complimenting the regions vineyards and wineries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 170 km Maxi Classic includes the KOM and QOM (King\/Queen of the Mountain) which will be contested over the legendary Growee Gulph. The arduous course will take riders on a tour not just through the Mudgee township, but also on the path to Wollar, Bylong Valley and Growee Gulph before coming to an end at Mudgee, after a total 1,686 metres of climbing.<\/p>\n

Those who tackle the 120 km Challenge Classic will be taken through rolling hills, paying a visit to Lue and Rylstone before circling back to the start.<\/p>\n

Your preferred option will dictate your training requirements, but some principles apply no matter your choice.<\/p>\n

The Mudgee Classic is a Gran Fondo, which is an overlap between participatory and competitive cycling. Gran Fondos have become popular in Australia in the past few years because they provide a challenge for many riders without committing to road racing.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a ride rather than a race, but it doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have specific goals around times. And to reach those goals you\u2019ll need to train.<\/p>\n

Preparing for The Classic<\/strong><\/p>\n

A great way to ensure you undertake enough training for the 120km or 170km ride is to commit to a training plan. Depending on your level of commitment and your budget you could compile your own plan or even hire a coach.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of online training resources that you can adapt and follow using something as simple as an Excel spreadsheet to record the details. There are also many paid online training options where you record all your efforts in a program, like the popular TrainingPeaks, and track your progress using your bike computer and Strava.<\/p>\n

\u201c…Gran Fondos have become popular in Australia in the past few years, they provide<\/strong>
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Start short and increase over time<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to build up the distance and intensity of your rides over time. This is particularly important if you\u2019ve just returned to riding or have never ridden a long-distance ride previously. Don\u2019t head out and ride the full event distance on your first weekend! Instead, build up over time. For example, if you are signed up to ride the 120km Challenge Classic, then start out riding 50km in the first week, 60km, 70km, 80km, 90km, 100km, and so on.<\/p>\n

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There are plenty of cafe and dining stops in the Mudgee town centre.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Most experts say you don\u2019t need to ride the full distance of the event in training, as long as you get close, and do it consistently.<\/p>\n

You should also include recovery time in your training schedule. Include non-riding recovery days in your training plan and don\u2019t ride every day. Many coaches recommend you make every fourth week a lighter one to allow your body to recover.<\/p>\n

As well as rest days from the bike, you should also build in easier rides. Not every outing has to be at 100 per cent effort. Recovery rides are just as important as challenging ones for building overall fitness.<\/p>\n

Find a similar course in your local area<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no point in doing all your training rides on flat terrain because it\u2019s easier for you. You\u2019ll be completely unprepared on the day ride the undulating country roads.<\/p>\n

The Mudgee area is known for its rolling hills, so look for similar terrain in your area. On the Mudgee Classic website (www.cyclingclassics.com.au\/mudgee\/) you\u2019ll find detailed maps and downloadable files for each course so you can fully prepare.<\/p>\n

Get plenty of \u2018Ks\u2019 in your legs<\/strong><\/p>\n

More experienced riders will tell you that there\u2019s no substitute for riding enough kilometres to prepare you for a long day in the saddle. Unfortunately, there is no magic formula as to how many kilometres you need to ride\u2014but you can\u2019t go wrong if you ride regularly.<\/p>\n

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Riding alongside some of Mudgee\u2019s many vineyards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As well as riding plenty of distance you need to focus on pedalling efficiently. If you go out hard on a long ride you\u2019ll be fatigued. Opt for a slightly easier gear with a higher cadence versus one that\u2019s lower because the pedals are harder to turn over. Practice this in your training sessions and then follow it on the day of the ride.<\/p>\n

The experts also agree that you need to taper before any significant event. In mid-April, a week or two before the start of May, you could back off your training a little. If you\u2019ve done enough training in the weeks leading up, you should be ready and rested before the big day.<\/p>\n

Supplement your training indoors<\/strong><\/p>\n

For those days when you can\u2019t get outside, it\u2019s a great idea to have an indoor trainer as an alternative to getting out on the bike. It will never completely replace training on the road, but will help you get those \u2018Ks\u2019 in your legs when you can\u2019t get outside. But don\u2019t shirk poor weather altogether because you may experience bad weather during your event ride.<\/p>\n

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The Mudgee event is on of four major Classics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Be kind to yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every effective training program should also incorporate eating well, getting enough sleep, and resting when you need to. If you\u2019re feeling particularly tired while undertaking a training program, it\u2019s a sure sign you are overdoing it. Don\u2019t use this as an excuse to give up; just back it off a little and reset.<\/p>\n

Training rides are also an excellent way to test out eating and drinking during your rides. Try different foods, energy bars and gels, plus energy drinks as well. For any ride over 100km take two drink bottles\u2014one with water, the other with an energy drink.<\/p>\n

Check your equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well before the Mudgee Classic, you need to check your bike and other equipment. Book your bike in for service at your local bike shop at least a few weeks before so you can ride it before you head to Mudgee. There will be mechanics at the start of the rides and roaming the course, but they are there for emergency repairs only.<\/p>\n

Make sure your other essentials are working well. Is your saddle comfortable? Are your knicks doing their job? Do your helmet and shoes fit correctly? And always carry essential repair equipment with you for training and event rides. For the Mudgee Classic, you should carry two spare tubes and the gear to change them.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

One of four Classics, Mudgee is sister event to the Clare, Noosa and Bowral Classics.<\/section>\n
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\u201c…Mudgee offers wonderful scenery, lots of rolling hills, and plenty to do when you\u2019re not out <\/strong>
\non the region\u2019s roads…\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/section>\n

Mudgee and its surrounding region is great for a weekend away so make sure you take the time to have a look around before or after the ride. There are plenty of accommodation options from the holiday park and campsites right up to super-luxury boutique hotels, or the tranquillity of a farm-stay. Here are a few more things to do in the diverse region.<\/p>\n
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  • Take a look at visitmudgeeregion.com.au for some great options.<\/li>\n
  • Mudgee is an attractive and sophisticated country town of fine old buildings, located in the broad, picturesque and fertile Cudgegong River Valley.<\/li>\n
  • Surrounded by gently undulating hills, it is noted primarily for more than 40 vineyards and providores, with caf\u00e9s and restaurants that accompany the vineyards and cellar doors. The area is also known for its fine wool, beef, fat lambs, cereal crops, lucerne, vegetables and honey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n
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    • It is the third-largest grape growing region in NSW. Alongside its award-winning drops, you\u2019ll also discover nature experiences, a cultural hub of activities and plenty of memorable eateries.<\/li>\n
    • Why not go for an easy ride before and after the event ride, and follow the self-guided cellar door cycling tour meandering from vineyard to vineyard.<\/li>\n
    • Or book a hot air balloon ride to see Mudgee from above. The early morning sky will reveal views of the iconic vineyards below, as well as the townships of Rylstone, Kandos, Hill End and more. The one-hour sunrise balloon flight is followed by a champagne breakfast back on land.<\/li>\n
    • Join a kayak tour or hire a paddleboard at Dunns Swamp to wind along the pristine Cudgegong River that cuts its way through the Wollemi National Park.<\/li>\n
    • Follow it up with a walk through the park to discover intricately shaped rock faces and diverse wildlife.<\/li>\n
    • Mudgee also has its own microbrewery housed in a 100-year-old former wool store located in one of the town\u2019s main streets.<\/li>\n
    • For those who enjoy a little history, follow the Henry Lawson Heritage Trail that covers 15 sites associated with Lawson and his writing.<\/li>\n
    • Lawson had very strong ties to the Mudgee-Gulgong district and famously told stories at Mudgee\u2019s Miner\u2019s Arms Hotel and wrote much of his work while living in the area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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