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Wisemans Ferry - Colo Heights Gravel Grind.
Cycling Route
Details
89.06 km
1,679 m
Start at the Wiseman's Ferry pub and ride 60% Gravel through the bush on graded access roads and 40% on Paved Roads along the side of the river.
Wide tyres with puncture resistance is recommended. You could use a standard road bike, but it will be uncomfortable and to get punctures. Cyclocross or gravel bikes are ideal. Mountain bike with fast rolling tyres a possibility.
Be self sufficient, as there's few shops along the way and water refill spots are few and far between. Min 2 large water bottles in cool weather and min 3 in hot weather.
Wide tyres with puncture resistance is recommended. You could use a standard road bike, but it will be uncomfortable and to get punctures. Cyclocross or gravel bikes are ideal. Mountain bike with fast rolling tyres a possibility.
Be self sufficient, as there's few shops along the way and water refill spots are few and far between. Min 2 large water bottles in cool weather and min 3 in hot weather.
Created By
Philip S
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicentenial Rd | 1.80 km | 109 m | 5.9% |
| Bicentenary to Greens | 6.82 km | 161 m | 1.7% |
| Feel the burn in the forearms! | 1.82 km | -144 m | -7.0% |
| Pedal Dammit | 0.50 km | -85 m | -16.7% |
| Wheelbarrow climb | 19.26 km | 277 m | 1.4% |
| Wheelbarrow Ridge to the the track | 5.58 km | 188 m | 3.4% |
| Wheelbarrow Ridge Rd Climb | 1.19 km | 82 m | 6.8% |
| Push that wheelbarrow up the hill! | 0.70 km | 70 m | 9.8% |
| Old quarry climb | 1.11 km | 73 m | 6.5% |
| Wheelly steep | 2.88 km | 114 m | 3.7% |
| Wheelbarrow ridge track 2 Putty | 13.24 km | 106 m | 0.6% |
| wheelbarrow dash | 1.98 km | -32 m | -1.4% |
| Ridge Sprint | 1.99 km | 22 m | 0.7% |
| Colo River Descent | 5.06 km | -192 m | -3.8% |
| Colo Heaven Reverse | 9.77 km | 100 m | 0.9% |
| Dirt Climbs | 1.42 km | 109 m | 6.8% |
| Turnbulls Arm Creek to West Portland Rd Climb | 1.39 km | 94 m | 6.7% |
| W Portland Rd Climb | 1.33 km | 98 m | 7.4% |
| Descent to Lower Portland Ferry | 2.32 km | -100 m | -4.3% |
| Lower Portland Ferry to Cliftonville | 7.87 km | -53 m | -0.1% |
| Greens Rd Climb | 0.55 km | 121 m | 22.0% |