The first 50Kms (31 miles) of the Nov 2017 event, featuring a 25Km/804m ascent of Lake Mountain. Starting in Warburton, ride with the peloton along closed roads following the Yarra River, before turning left at Reefton to climb the Reefton Spur.
| Duration | 1:48:02 |
| Distance | 50.36kms |
| Elevation Gain | 1281m |
| Toughness | 498 |