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Test your strength and endurance by cycling up to the Resort on the Mt Buller Tourist Road - a 16km uphill grind that stretches from the base of the mountain to the top. This climb rises 909 vertical metres in height, with an average grade of 6% and a number of sections that reach 12%.
The cycling challenge allows you to take in some spectacular High Country scenery while pushing your body to the limit. Regular signposts on the roadside allow you to chart your progress up the mountain, advising you of the altitude you have reached and the number of kilometres to go until you get the Mt Buller Village.
Elite athletes train on the Mt Buller Road, including champion cyclist Simon Gerrans, who completed the climb in an impressive 39 minutes and 50 seconds - a personal best time. See how you compare to Simon's time!
Start the ride at Mirimbah at the base of the mountain or stretch it out even further and leave from Mansfield, the closest major town to Buller. The 48km run from Mansfield to Mt Buller features relatively easy rolling hills and offers some great views on the approach to Buller.
While the uphill ride to the Mt Buller Village is best suited to experienced road cyclists, people of any level can undertake the exhilarating journey back down the
mountain. Don't be surprised to be passed by cyclists squealing for joy as they round corners at high speeds, navigating their way through Buller's winding turns!
Join the Scody High Country Cycle Challenge this March and tackle the Mt Buller Tourist Road in a variety of stages. Plus, get a team together and join the Mt Buller Corporate Cup - there are some fantastic prizes on offer!
Click here for all the details.
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