It’s both a highlight and challenge for riders and the King and Queen of the Mountain segments are back for the 2019 Noosa Classic!
This year’s Gran Fondo event will see the previous three climbs merged into one with the infamous Cootharaba serving as the location.
Both Maxi Classic (160km) and Challenge Classic (120km) participants will be given the chance to conquer the rise.
Those with a competitive streak can also see their name on the Noosa Honour Board if they finish the timed climb faster than other riders in their category.
Maxi riders will encounter the steep climb well into the course, 139km in to be exact, and will gain 144m in elevation over a distance of 3.3km.
With an average grade of 4% reaching a maximum of 9% in some places, this is not for the faint-heated and will push you to your limits!
Challenge riders will experience the same tricky conditions but will have a bit less lactic acid in the legs with Cootharaba appearing 92km into the course.
Nevertheless, King and Queen of the Mountain titles for both races will be richly deserved when the results come through on that Sunday afternoon in the not too distant future.
