Join us for a 180k ride with great scenery and quiet roads with options for shorter / flatter rides if you prefer. This was initially intended as a 3 Peaks training jaunt but everybody is welcome to ride as much or little as you want.
The main route goes out through Mt Glorious, around Lake Wyvenhoe to Esk, then on to Lowood and Rosewood to catch the train home from Rosewood station.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/4892667 (map with elevation profile and cue sheet, 180km with 3,000m climbing)
Coffee, food and water is available at Mt Glorious (40k), Esk (112k), Lowood (153k) and in Rosewood.
Shorter / Easier Alternatives
A) Ride with us to Mt Glorious for coffee then return back the way you came or duck down into the scenic Samford Valley, ride the rail trail to Ferny Grove and catch the train from there (67km with 1,400m climbing) a great day out in itself!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48777215 (for a map, elevation profile and cue sheet)
B) Bypass Esk. At the T after descending from Mt Glorious turn Left instead of right. At Fernvale take the right to Lowood then back on the main route to Rosewood (120k, 2,200m climbing).
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49037507 (for a map, elevation profile and cue sheet).
The aim is to stay together in groups as much as possible. We will stop and regroup at the turns and at the top of all the principal climbs along the main route. If you want to take some of the shorter options be prepared to navigate that part yourself.
This is a hilly ride and expect an average speed of 19 or 20 km/hr for the whole day. The aim is to finish with a smile and not burn out along the way.
If you are thinking of coming and have questions, feel free to call Peter Damm 0417 770 834