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Tag: Dirty Dozen

Posted on October 2, 2012October 4, 2012

The Hobart Dirty Dozen (with a wet and windy warm-up)

Earlier this year David Blom and I held the first ever Melbourne Dirty Dozen -- a tough ride that took in 12 of Melbourne's toughest climbs. It was a ride inspired by the original Dirty Dozen held in Pittsburgh since 1983 and it didn't take long for other states to take inspiration from our version. Read more “The Hobart Dirty Dozen (with a wet and windy warm-up)”
Posted on September 5, 2012September 5, 2012

Guest post: The Inaugural Adelaide Dirty Dozen

In this guest post, Adam Williss documents the thought and planning that went into organising the first ever Adelaide Dirty Dozen, and how the event unfolded last Saturday, September 1. Read more “Guest post: The Inaugural Adelaide Dirty Dozen”
Posted on June 13, 2012June 13, 2012

Guest post: The Hobart Dirty Dozen (a test run)

A few weekends ago myself and 50 other foolish souls braved the cold to take on the inaugurual Melbourne Dirty Dozen. In this guest post, Mark Durdin writes about his dry run of the Hobart Dirty Dozen and asks the question: are you willing to take on 12 of Hobart's toughest climbs? EXCERPT Read more “Guest post: The Hobart Dirty Dozen (a test run)”
Posted on May 30, 2012June 18, 2012

The inaugural Melbourne Dirty Dozen

More than 50 riders turned up for the first Melbourne Dirty Dozen ride, held on the southern slopes of Mt. Dandenong. It was a wonderful day featuring 12 brutal climbs and one of the most memorable days I've ever spent on the bike. EXCERPT Read more “The inaugural Melbourne Dirty Dozen”
Posted on May 18, 2012January 30, 2013

Group ride: The Dirty Dozen (all welcome)

Back in 1983 in the US city of Pittsburgh, three intrepid cyclists put together a ride showcasing the toughest and steepest cycling climbs their city had to offer. Now, nearly 20 years after the first Dirty Dozen was held in Pittsburgh, the concept has made its way to Melbourne. EXCERPT Read more “Group ride: The Dirty Dozen (all welcome)”

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The science of climbing

  • An introduction to gradients
  • How much harder are steeper climbs
  • Why power-to-weight ratios matter

Climb guides

  • Arthurs Seat
  • Boroka Lookout
  • Buckland Gap
  • Chum Creek Road
  • Dinner Plain
  • Falls Creek (Mt. Beauty side)
  • Falls Creek (Omeo side)
  • Humevale Road
  • Inverness Road
  • Kinglake
  • Lake Mountain
  • Mt. Baw Baw
  • Mt. Buffalo
  • Mt. Buller
  • Mt. Buninyong
  • Mt. Donna Buang
  • Mt. Hotham
  • Mt. Macedon (Gisborne side)
  • Mt. Macedon (Woodend side)
  • Mt. William
  • Myrtleford-Stanley Road
  • One Tree Hill (Ararat)
  • Panton Gap (Healesville side)
  • Perrins Creek Road
  • Reeds Lookout
  • Skenes Creek Road
  • Skyline Road
  • Tawonga Gap (Bright side)
  • Tawonga Gap (Mt. Beauty side)
  • Terrys Avenue
  • The 1 in 20
  • The Crescent
  • The Devil's Elbows
  • The Wall
  • Wild Dog Creek Road/Busty Road

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