National Road Series rider, Terrance Hore, shares with us a collection of classic Melbourne racing and riding spots.
With a mix of criteriums (going around in circles really fast) and a few of the well know training rides from the Victorian capital, this is a great taste of what it’s like to ride (and race) a bike there.
If you want to make it a classic Melbourne ride, pair any one of these routes with a lap of Albert Park Lake or a trip down Beach Road.
One of the fastest and hardest criterium courses in Melbourne. Not for the faint hearted, enjoy the experience as you bomb into the hairpin infamously named the ‘teardrop’. Want to know why it’s called the teardrop? Find out for yourself...
More InfoOne of the training grounds for Melbourne cyclists, is to ride the hills near the Melbourne Airport. It is called 'The Airport Loop,' Pretty self explanatory. The hills are short and punchy, with very competitive Strava KoM times. On this ride, we will see some of the planes that are stationed at the airport. David Randall, a local National Road Series rider for 'Butterfields – Insurance Advisernet p/b Van D’am Racing (VDR)' takes us on this ride. Enjoy the dry and exposed Melbourne roads, with the sun shining. Can you hold his wheel as he attacks one of the KoMs?
More InfoHosted by a well known local cycling club (Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club), Glenvale Crescent is well renowned for its speed. One of the fastest summer criterium courses in Melbourne, Glenvale is ideal for a rider who not only knows how to corner, but drive a successful breakaway!
More InfoOne of the most popular spots in Melbourne for rolling hills and fun technical descents is Mt Pleasant road. With lots of trees and wildlife so close to the CBD, the 'Mt Pleasant loop' is a cycling hotspot. This ride is perfect for improving your Vo2 Max and improving your recovery time between sprints. It is also a great spot to hide away from traffic and enjoy nature.
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