Brisbane Gravel Grinder

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What: Gravel Grinder
Where: Mt Alford
When: Wednesday 14th August
Distance: 87km (77km shortcut home)
Start time: TBA
Water fill & Shop: Camp Like Fire, Lake Maronn @ 43km mark

It has taken a while but I finally got sorted to put together a gravel grinder. I was going to do a recon ride next Wednesday but then I realised it was the Ekka public holiday, so why not just invite everyone.

It will be a self supported 87km ish ride starting and finishing at Mt Alford (just over an hour south-west from Brisbane). There is no public transport so you will need to drive or hitch a lift. I would suggest we form groups and travel with others of a similar ability to lend a hand when needed.

I will continue to add details here as I work them out.

Garmin Connect - Mount Alford Gravel Grinder

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What: Gravel Grinder
Where: Mt Alford
When: Wednesday 14th August
Distance: 85km
Start time: TBA

It has taken a while but I finally got sorted to put together a gravel grinder. I was going to do a recon ride next Wednesday but then I realised it was the Ekka public holiday, so why not just invite everyone.

It will be a self supported 85km ride starting and finishing at Mt Alford (just over an hour south-west from Brisbane). There is no public transport so you will need to drive or hitch a lift. I would suggest we form groups and travel with others of a similar ability to lend a hand when needed.

I will continue to add details here as I work them out.

https://maps.google.com.au/maps/ms?msid=214584900346728215770.0004e31c613d50447bb41&msa=0

Awesome idea!
Any idea on types of surfaces and elevation??

Sounds sweet, and my side of town too :slight_smile: Im 90% there, just need to dbl check the wife hasn’t made too many plans yet

From what I can tell the roads are used everyday by cars, so I would assume it should be easy going. A road bike with 25mm+ tyres should be able to handle it (bigger the better).

There is elevation on this map Garmin Connect - Mount Alford

Ive mapped it on ridewithgps for ppl who want an elevation total

Brisbane Gravel Grinder - Mt Alford - A bike ride in Mount Alford, Queensland

I mapped it with Map my ride a few days ago and it came in at just under 800m for the ride… who knows.

For whatever reason I can’t update the top post…

What: Gravel Grinder
Where: Mt Alford
When: Wednesday 14th August
Distance: 87km (77km shortcut home)
Start time: TBA
Water fill & Shop: Camp Like Fire, Lake Maronn @ 43km mark

It has taken a while but I finally got sorted to put together a gravel grinder. I was going to do a recon ride next Wednesday but then I realised it was the Ekka public holiday, so why not just invite everyone.

It will be a self supported 87km ish ride starting and finishing at Mt Alford (just over an hour south-west from Brisbane). There is no public transport so you will need to drive or hitch a lift. I would suggest we form groups and travel with others of a similar ability to lend a hand when needed.

I will continue to add details here as I work them out.

Garmin Connect - Mount Alford Gravel Grinder

i found the truth (according to my garmin anyway) usually lies closer to ridewithgps numbers, but most of the time somewhere between mapmyride and ridewithgps for elevation

Last points.

Start time is 7pm to be rolling out of town no later then 7:30.

Use this thread to co-ordinate any car pooling.

There is also a facebook event page.
https://www.facebook.com/events/492569167494611/

7am hopefuuly - there are too many Hairy Yeti’s out that way in the middle of the night.

facebook event says 7am, looks like mate and I are both in.

paul. #lolzzzzzz

I called the Mount Alford Hotel and we are good to park in their car park at the far side near the playground. There are also public toilets for pre-ride wees.

Not to rush anyone but, lunch is served from 12-2pm. Otherwise there are plenty of places open in Boonah on the way home.

So much fun, such a good group! Multiple muscle cramp attacks starting at Newman Rd (~31.6 km) that lasted for the remaining 40+ kms made the ride near-unbearable. Had to walk on most of the climbs afterwards, but the descents were always worth it. Thanks for organizing guys!

Thanks for coming along Chris, you were an absolute trooper!

I knew there would be a lot of climbing but I wasn’t expecting that much. The gravel was great, the riders were awesome and the views were spectacular.

Thanks guys, especially Brad (again). A good time was had by all :slight_smile: I was just on the edge of cramping by those last hills too, lack of climbing lately probably…

A few pix and stuff: A new tradition for Ekka Wednesday | briztreadley

Dudes when we doing this again

I think Brad was saying in the Bris Cyclocross thread that things will restart again in April.

I’m keen for this too… I’ll be in if it’s on.