Cycle2max Forums - The C2M Corner - Adelaide Hill Climbs - Messages http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Cycle2max Forums - The C2M Corner - Adelaide Hill Climbs - Messages en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Jitbit AspNetForum Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:25:43 GMT Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:25:43 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Aaron Griffiths
Best - Lofty from any direction, particularly from Shepherd's Hill Rd and Upper Sturt Rd. My opinion is that the best climb has to be the highest point in the city. I can't bust a lung and get to the top of a climb and feel any satisfaction if i can see a higher peak in the distance! However, Lofty fails miserably for facilities at the top - and I make this comment in comparison to, say, Mt Coot-tha in Brisbane. No cafe, ice cream, atmosphere etc........

Worst - Not sure what 'worst' means, cos all climbs hurt you, which means they're great! But I'll vote for the 30m of ****ty delaminating asphalt on the last left hand turn before Eagle on the Hill on the old freeway route. At that stage of the climb, you don't need the ground moving under you to add to the hallucinations of the pain.

Toughest - Corkscrew. Full stop.

Most Scenic - I've only climbed Greenhill Rd twice (both in the last week, so I'm jumping on the badwagon a bit) but it's spectacular. Willunga Hill not far behind.

The above selections are tainted by a nasty accident whilst riding in Jan 09, so I have a preference to the bike tracks now!]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:25:43 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from david holden As you near the S-bend at the bottom and see it first the first time, going up and up and up, it would have to be one of the most daunting hills psychologically.
Give me the curves of corkscrew any day. I find most hill are harder in the head than the legs- luckily i am bloody minded.

Nice ride though, even with the flock of ducks on the other side who tried to turn themselves and me into pate on the fast downhill stretch.]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:47:28 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Freddy
I find it is quite a reasonable ride traffic wise depending on the time you ride it. I am also finding the traffic on the road heading up and back more and more aware of me as a cyclist.

I have ridden with a mate of mine from South of Adelaide who usually does Willunga and he reckons it's one of the most picturesque rides around.

One of the toughest hill climbs was in Grand Slam #5 last weekend when after approx 170km, we turned up a road that I think was called Deviation Rd, near Balhannah - that was tortchure!!]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:47:44 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Jeffrey Schulz Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:09:42 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Hugh Moore
While not the steepest, the head wind was a nightmare for me.

Regards


Hugh]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:43:54 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Andrew Michelmore Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:28:05 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Anthony Meyer Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:37:53 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Ian McGraw I've been riding Lower Hermitage Rd lately (runs between North East Rd and One Tree Hill Rd). It is a really good ride in both directions with little trafic and a very tough climb at the north end (probably 15-20%). The last section is smooth dirt but the road is about 85% sealded now.
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edited by Ian S McGraw on 14/08/2009]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:40:59 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Brett Aitken
Best - Ansteys Hill or Norton Summit
Worst - Belair Road
Toughest - Knotts Hill or Greenhill Rd.
Most Scenic - Montacute]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:15:08 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Ryan Artone Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:19:11 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from JDL Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:44:44 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from JDL Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:07:02 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Robert Rau Yeah I agree with Greenhill Road. Nice 7.3 km of climbing up to bus stop 19. Lots of people fear it because of traffic (only risky if you have cars coming past you from both ways at the same time). It is particularly good for a training ride due to its length. I usually ride it really well for the first 2.5 km then die a slow painful death Always makes you stronger if you persist all the way. Havent cracked a sub 30 yet but come close numerous times. The other ride mentioned by JDL re: Torrens Hill Road is a bit insane but only 1.1 km so most people should be able to grit their teeth for the grind up, however it is a fairly straight climb so can be a bit boring. The climb for mental toughness easily goes to the Corkscrew - sometimes you are left wondering there aint no gear low enough.....everybody whinges about it, and havent met anyone enjoying it Havent even found any climb here in Indonesia that compares (no car here would be able to climb such a hill here in Indonesia as most are underpowered - hence the roads if not washed out are good for bike hill climbs).]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:01:37 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Dwayne Cox
Get the best of Hills views on way out and coast views on way back in !]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:37:38 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Redlad Certainly one for the mental toughness.
Obviously it's no Mont Ventoux but it's tough enough for weekend warriors!

Having now done Fox Creek for a second time, I now think this is a really nice climb...quite scenic...and a good short challenge.
Forest Range and Ashton are nice steady climbs and not too tough.

Old Freeway is nice and a decent distance to make it a challenge, but usually quite busy.
edited by Redlad on 2/09/2009]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:51:42 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Michael Warner
Toughness - not because it's particularly steep, but it just keeps going and going at an even gradient without any respite. I find that more of a mental challenge than, say, the old expressway.

Scenic - really nice views of Adelaide on the way down. But don't look at them for too long :-)]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:16:16 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Troy Collett Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:26:36 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Matt Sarre Oakridge Rd is fun too - make sure you take the left turn at Homestead Dr and go all the way to the top. It gets steeper the further it goes until it reaches 18%+.
Has anyone ever ridden My Alma Rd? It's near Inman Valley and it's ridiculous. It has several sections with each one harder than the last it seems and you have to ride all the way until it turns into dirt after the summit (so you know when you've arrived) which makes it not well travelled. I've only ever done it on my MTB but I've ridden Sheoak and Mt Alma is at least as steep and much longer - and the road surface is much better. Toughest hill I've seen in SA. Must have a crack on my Roadie sometime.
edited by Matt Sarre on 6/08/2009]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:46:54 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Andrew Michelmore
The beginning of Torrens Hill Rd from Gorge Rd is very very steep, but not too bad after that.]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:58:20 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from JDL
Also what are the thoughts on Torrens Hill Rd (between Gorge Rd and Paracombe), any good? I'm surprised I've never done it as it's a good way to get back across from Gorge Rd etc to the North Eastern suburbs where I live... I think the turn-off to it off of Gorge Rd has always looked a little too steep after a long ride! Weak, I know..]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:06:28 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Troy Collett
The spin classes are run by Nick Wood.Have a chat to Nick.Its $195 for 8 weeks]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:58:03 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Robert Rau and enjoy those early Saturday morning Blackwood, Mega Bike rides - think I need spin classes though gotta talk to that Irish man at Mega Bike about it and front up some cash.....]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:39:20 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Mr White
Damien]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:25:40 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from andrew rowling best- Old Freeway to Mt Lofty
scenic-Windy Point, Mt Osmond from Beamont
worst-Sheoak, Greenhill Rd (both traffic and condition of rd)]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:00:52 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Paul A Smith
I found Menglers Hill pretty tough after 100k's during the '09 Community Challenge

The only hills I ride often are Gorge Rd and Norton Summit Rd
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edited by Paul A Smith on 5/08/2009]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:42:08 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Daniel Kelly Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:27:48 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Daniel Shaw Toughest (that I've ridden) - Woodland way (Norton Summit) / Corkscrew Road / Skye lookout
Scenic - Basket/Forrest Range
edited by Daniel Shaw on 5/08/2009]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:28:43 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Andrew Michelmore Worst: Sheoak Rd. Terrible road, bumpy
Scenic: Windy Pt or Old Willunga Hill
Best: Norton Summit, nice views, good gradient, not too much traffic, good pub at the top ]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:53:08 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Frank Smith Woodland Way (parallel to Norton's) - Ridiculously steep
Aldgate Valley Road - Brilliant in both directions
Norton's - Always a winner
Old freeway - good longer climb]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:57:05 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from JDL
Coming home from a ride via Snake Gully (One Tree Hill Rd into the back of Golden Grove) is pretty tough too, particularly after a long ride..
edited by JDL on 4/08/2009]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:57:28 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Jason Daniels Paul A Smith wrote:
Just looking for some opinions on Adelaide's best/worst/toughest/most scenic climbs


best = Norton. Safe, decent gradient, and versatile
worst = That deadend road at the back of Montacute which you have to descend and then u-turn to climb back up... steep, dead and for no reason.
toughest = sheoak
scenic = fox ck]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:04:26 GMT http://www.cycle2max.com.au/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=162 Message from Paul A Smith Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:09:18 GMT