The Gippsland Super Six is designed to make the most of the South Gippsland Region, take in some of the best roads (and hills), and visit the places you don't often get to on the average ride. This means that there will be dirt, there will be hills, and there could be a few tears. to balance this out there will be warm dinners, hot drinks, (plus a few cold ones), and plenty of cheery vollies to will you on towards an epic 600. Come on, surly a mixed'ish terrain 600 earns the epic monica! OK so its not a full on Mixed Terrain Randonnée, but there will be a few substantially long sections.
Not sure if you can handle 600 km of Mixed Terrain? Have no fear; we've thrown in a few sealed options. Still just as scenic, read hilly, but no less challenging. You'll be swapping the Sunday trip up the fabulous Morwell River Road for the magnificent Col de Balook. Anyway, enough waffle, check it at the links below.
Description:
The event is run a a series of loop from a central location in Leongatha. This means that we will be able to look after you at the end of each loop and fuel you up for the next.
The event has two ride options, so depending on your capacity for enjoyment, you can go full Mixed Terrain, or fully sealed. Both even options are equally scenic, so be prepared for a challenge ride either way.
Start: 6:00am Saturday 30th May
Location: Apex Caravan Park Leongatha, car park click here to view
Route:
Maps and route notes will be provided at start of the ride. The GPX file can be downloaded from Ride-With-GPS
Mixed Terrain Option:
First Loop 200 - http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6640403
Second Loop 150 - http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6640363
Third Loop 250 - http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6640425
Sealed Option:
First Loop 200 - http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7769228
Second Loop 150 - http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7769281
Third Loop 250 - http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7769343
Note: As far as possible the Mixed Terrain and Sealed versions follow the same route and visit the same checkpoints.
Also note; the routes may be subject to change. All participants will be notified before the event.
Entry Fee: $55 for Audax members and CA Gold licence holders, $65 for others.
Entry fee includes a pre ride breakfast, supported checkpoints at Leongatha at the end of each loop, and a post rider dinner. Accommodation not included.
Early Bird special offer closes 11:59 pm Sunday 17th May, after which all prices increase by $10.
Please note CA Gold licence holders are eligible for Audax member prices.
Accommodation: Suggest the Leongatha Apex Caravan Park
Address: 14 Turner Street, Leongatha VIC 3953
Phone:(03) 5662 2753
Currently they have a number of cabins available at between $80-$100 per night.
There are lots of other accommodation options in town, but this is probably the most convenient for the ride.
Note:
Although we won’t be far from the beaten track, there wont be much passing traffic and mobile coverage can be pretty patchy. Riders should prepare accordingly.
The ride is self-supported and there isn't a SAG wagon.
Lighting Rules apply for this event. Check the Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
If there are any aspects of the ride you would like more information about don't hesitate to get in touch.
You may also be interested in our other events, click here to see what is coming up.
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