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ABOUT

• When: Saturday 4th November 2023
  
• Where: Cygnet
  
• What: Mass Start - INCLUDING AGE GROUP STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS for J19, U23, Elite and Masters.
  

We’re excited to bring you the classic *‘Hell of the South’ * road race.

2023's race will include the AUSCYCLING STATE AGE Road Championships for 2023

COURSE DETAILS:

U/9 - U13 - DO NOT ENTER THIS RACE - please enter the separate listing for the Cygnet Cycling Festival.

U/15 - one lap of the 'Big Lap; described below (32km). This event is not the State Champs for this age group.

U/17 - Will ride in the full course with the seniors. This event is not the State Champs for this age group.

Seniors course (U19 and older) 2 major climbs, 16km of gravel and one fast finish! The route takes you out Cygnet, up the first 3.7km climb with a gentle average gradient of 2.9%. Don’t let the average gradient fool you, in a race setting, this climb is perfect for an early attack.

Riders will enjoy a brief and quick descent before turning left onto a closed Cygnet Coast rd. In the middle of this ‘big lap’, is an 8km gravel section where your bike handling abilities will be put to the test. If you’re in a big group, you’ll want to be switched on.

Once back in Cygnet, riders will begin the second ‘small loop’, taking a left hand turn up Wattle Grove rd. This 4km, 5.6% hill is sure to break up the groups and differentiate the climbers from the sprinters.

The final 20km back to Cygnet will be a test to see whether those off the front can hold on or whether the power of the bigger riders on the flat can chase the climbers down.

Distance: 60km
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2862956002521357520
Start Time: First handicap at 11am

COST

TIME:

• Race Start 11:00 CYGNET TOWN CENTRE
• Expected Finish: TBA
  
• Presentations: TBA
  

GETTING THERE

Burtons Reserve

From Hobart, Take the A6 (Southern outlet) towards Kingston. Follow the A6 towards the signage for Cygnet. Follow the A6 all the way through Huonville, but turn left onto the B68 which will take you to Cygnet. Drive through the town and meet at Burton’s reserve. There is parking and toilets available.

LICENSING

Riders must either have a current Auscycling membership or event licence. The Free trial offer from Auscycling can not be used for an open event.

FAQ

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MORE INFO

http://www.hobartwheelers.com.au/