Le Tour De Snowy

[Hodgee]

Here is the first rough draft itinerary of "Le Tour De Snowy"

Day 1
7am leave Kariong
1:30pm Arrive at Jindabyne
2pm First ride of the tour - Jindy to Charlettes Pass return

Ride link
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=1633697980724492557,-36.415052,148.618371%3B14476608052012094781,-36.435598,148.334483&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=Kosciusko+Rd+%40-36.415052,+148.618371&daddr=Unknown+street+%40-36.435598,+148.334483+to:-36.415118,148.618197&mra=mi&mrcr=1&mrsp=2&sz=16&sll=-36.416223,148.618026&sspn=0.007321,0.019956&ie=UTF8&z=16&om=1

Day 2
7am Ride 2 - Ride out: Jindy-Thredbo-Deadhorse Gap-Tom Groggin.  Ride Back: Tom Groggin-Thredbo(Coffee Stop)-Jindy (Lunch).  Long option 120-140km.  Short 110km
Afternoon: Hodgee's activity arvo.  (now boyssss don't get too excited)  This will involve the bus taking us back to Thredbo.  Here we have the option of Golf (team event for those interested), downhill tobboggans, Tennis, chairlift ride and walk to Kosi lookout, or the sport and rec centre pool facilities

Ride link
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=9262474158779159756,-36.415075,148.618208%3B8726057346089978842,-36.489670,148.140560%3B1633697980724492557,-36.415052,148.618371%3B2810130074766656463,-36.504827,148.303915&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=-36.415075,148.618208&daddr=Alpine+Way+%40-36.489670,+148.140560+to:Friday+Dr+%40-36.504827,+148.303915+to:Kosciusko+Rd+%40-36.415052,+148.618371&mra=ps&mrcr=1,2&sll=-36.47589,148.37672&sspn=0.234106,0.63858&ie=UTF8&z=11&om=1

Day 3
7 or 8am Ride 3 - Short Ride 100km Eucumbene return + Long Ride 136km back via Cooma
Night:  WHITEY'S BIG NIGHT OUT - This is where Whitey takes us out on the town. Details to be finalised.

Ride link
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=9262474158779159756,-36.415075,148.618208%3B16842837022066315752,-36.159802,148.879700%3B2257427858656971187,-36.415157,148.617830&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=-36.415075,148.618208&daddr=-36.208823,148.797455+to:Kosciusko+Rd+%40-36.415157,+148.617830&mra=dme&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=1&sz=10&sll=-36.29745,148.748765&sspn=0.469287,1.277161&ie=UTF8&z=10&om=1

Long Ride 136km

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=9262474158779159756,-36.415075,148.618208%3B16524578909317886448,-36.159730,148.880220%3B15738586812795176446,-36.247481,149.050524&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=-36.415075,148.618208&daddr=Middlingbank+Rd+%40-36.159730,+148.880220+to:Kosciuszko+Rd+%40-36.247481,+149.050524+to:-36.415101,148.617983&mra=mi&mrcr=2&mrsp=3&sz=16&sll=-36.415861,148.619292&sspn=0.007321,0.019956&ie=UTF8&z=16&om=1

Day 4
7 or 8am - Ride 4 For those up to it, that is provided you have survived Whitey's night out.  Dalgety Loop 80km.

Ride link
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=9262474158779159756,-36.415075,148.618208%3B2422093910287071803,-36.486694,148.655699%3B15947258799884025635,-36.502248,148.834555%3B17528901964849453324,-36.373043,148.826153&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=-36.415075,148.618208&daddr=Cobbin+Beloka+Rd+%40-36.486694,+148.655699+to:Dalgety+Rd+%40-36.502248,+148.834555+to:Boundary+St+%40-36.373043,+148.826153+to:-36.41501,148.618433&mra=mi&mrcr=2&mrsp=4&sz=18&via=1&sll=-36.41555,148.618766&sspn=0.00183,0.004989&ie=UTF8&ll=-36.456636,148.735657&spn=0.234164,0.63858&z=11&om=1

12noon - Return to the CC

"LE TOUR DE SNOW" IS NOT TO BE MISSED, THERE ARE STILL SPACES LEFT - GET IN NOW.

 

[Andy H]

Awesome job Hodgee - can't wait. Not sure what I'm looking more forward to - afternoon activities or the riding!

[Hodgee]

R U turning too Andy.  I knew you couldn't resist!!!

[mick curran]

keep your eye out for those waiters and back massages when you post from now on stumpy!

its the reward for 100 quality posts!

[Hodgee]

He has got to 100, but he is still a pissy "Global Moderator"

[jock]

Jealousy gets one nowhere young Hodgee.

[Hodgee]

I like that Jock - you calling me young or is that you have had a hard life?

[Hodgee]

I am looking forward to the waiters and the back massages though.

I hope they are nice boysss!!

Signed
Ceril

[Hodgee]

Just letting everyone know.  I will be posting draft 2 of the "Le Tour De Snowy" tonight.  I have had some good feedback for changes come through today.  If anybody else has any further suggestions/feedback please forward them through ASAP, so I can incorporate if appropriate.

[Hodgee]

Here is the 2nd draft of the Itinerary of "Le Tour De Snowy"

Day 1 Thursday
7am leave Kariong
1:30pm Arrive at Jindabyne
1st Ride of the Tour – Jindy to Grosses Plain via Berry Way 40-50km
Leg warming ride.  Pleasant ride on rolling hills

Ride Link
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=2504315965789192804,-36.415135,148.617768%3B5854202648617141982,-36.579231,148.488561%3B13262988219114935656,-36.415075,148.618287&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=-36.415135,148.617768&daddr=-36.582452,148.489151+to:Kosciusko+Rd+%40-36.415075,+148.618287&mra=dme&mrcr=0,1&mrsp=1&sz=13&sll=-36.588241,148.480053&sspn=0.058442,0.159645&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=-36.492525,148.571548&spn=0.234056,0.63858&z=11

Day 2 Friday
7am 2nd ride of the tour - Jindy to Charlottes Pass return Short Ride 80km.  Long Ride 116km

We will leave Jindy and travel on rolling hills for about 5km and then commence a 35km accent to Charlottes Pass.  During this ride we will rise from 900m to 1,700m above sea level, that’s an average gradient of 2.3%.  So there are plenty of flat and downhill areas in between climbs, but most of the climb happens in the first 10-15km.  After getting to Charlottes pass the ride will return back down the hill stopping for coffee and food at Sponars Chalets, just after Perisher and Smiggins, before returning to Jindy.  Although when we leave Sponars those wishing to do the long ride will take the road to Guthega before returning to Jindy

Afternoon: Hodgee's activity arvo.  (now boyssss don't get too excited)  This will involve the bus taking us to Thredbo.  Here we have the option of Golf (team event for those interested), downhill tobboggans, Tennis, chairlift ride and walk to Kosi lookout, or the sport and rec centre pool facilities.  Those just wanting to rest can.

Short ride link 80km
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=1633697980724492557,-36.415052,148.618371%3B14476608052012094781,-36.435598,148.334483%3B7884094300892860424,-36.360527,148.485791%3B14871853541542559552,-36.415102,148.618190&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=Kosciusko+Rd+%40-36.415052,+148.618371&daddr=Unknown+street+%40-36.435598,+148.334483+to:Sponars+Chalet+%40-36.360527,+148.485791+to:Kosciusko+Rd+%40-36.415102,+148.618190&mra=pe&mrcr=1,2&sll=-36.38882,148.47528&sspn=0.117184,0.31929&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1

Long ride link 116km
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=1633697980724492557,-36.415052,148.618371%3B6487223134074633732,-36.325084,148.483315%3B14476608052012094781,-36.435598,148.334483%3B17275667947749896733,-36.360527,148.485791%3B5025071436847306768,-36.331713,148.459717%3B16320143531570158620,-36.370262,148.386854%3B14871853541542559552,-36.415102,148.618190&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=Kosciusko+Rd+%40-36.415052,+148.618371&daddr=Unknown+street+%40-36.435598,+148.334483+to:Sponars+Chalet+%40-36.360527,+148.485791+to:Guthega+Rd+%40-36.331713,+148.459717+to:Guthega+Rd+%40-36.370262,+148.386854+to:-36.325084,148.483315+to:Kosciusko+Rd+%40-36.415102,+148.618190&mra=ps&mrcr=0,4,5&sll=-36.386466,148.474045&sspn=0.175782,0.320663&ie=UTF8&ll=-36.378174,148.477821&spn=0.1172,0.31929&z=12&om=1

Day 3 Saturday
7 or 8am Ride 3 –Jindy – Tom Groggin return.  Long option - 127km.  Short option – where ever you want to turn around.

We ride to Thredbo village and over Dead Horses Gap. The descent will take us to Tom Groggin.  Here we will see the Murray River and turn for the return trip that will be the start of the days big climb up Dead Horses Gap, a 13km tree lined climb featuring switch backs and a gradient that will sting the legs. Worth noting here for the short option you can cut the 13km down as much as you want by not traveling all the way to Tom Groggin. Once at the top you can enjoy a down hill roll into Thredbo Village.  Here we will have a coffee stop, before taking the mostly downhill trip back to Jindy. 

Ride link
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=9262474158779159756,-36.415075,148.618208%3B8726057346089978842,-36.489670,148.140560%3B1633697980724492557,-36.415052,148.618371%3B2810130074766656463,-36.504827,148.303915&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=-36.415075,148.618208&daddr=Alpine+Way+%40-36.489670,+148.140560+to:Friday+Dr+%40-36.504827,+148.303915+to:Kosciusko+Rd+%40-36.415052,+148.618371&mra=ps&mrcr=1,2&sll=-36.47589,148.37672&sspn=0.234106,0.63858&ie=UTF8&z=11&om=1

Afternoon: Rest

Night:  WHITEY'S BIG NIGHT OUT - This is where Whitey takes us out on the town. Details to be finalised.

Day 4 Sunday
7 or 8am - Ride 4 Dalgetty loop - 80km   This ride is optional – especially after WHITEY’s BIG NIGHT OUT
From Jindabyne we head out through the rolling hills and country roads towards Dalgety and taking in a few pick a plank bridges. After Dalgety you head towards Cooma and back to Jindabyne.

Ride link
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=9262474158779159756,-36.415075,148.618208%3B2422093910287071803,-36.486694,148.655699%3B15947258799884025635,-36.502248,148.834555%3B17528901964849453324,-36.373043,148.826153&time=&date=&ttype=&saddr=-36.415075,148.618208&daddr=Cobbin+Beloka+Rd+%40-36.486694,+148.655699+to:Dalgety+Rd+%40-36.502248,+148.834555+to:Boundary+St+%40-36.373043,+148.826153+to:-36.41501,148.618433&mra=mi&mrcr=2&mrsp=4&sz=18&via=1&sll=-36.41555,148.618766&sspn=0.00183,0.004989&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=-36.44338,148.752823&spn=0.234204,0.63858&z=11

12noon - Return to the CC

"LE TOUR DE SNOW" IS NOT TO BE MISSED, THERE ARE STILL SPACES LEFT, BUT THEY ARE FILLING FAST- GET IN NOW.

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[Andy H]

Great job Hodgee - that should have everyone riding on each day and no excuses.

[Chicken]

Great choice of routes mate. I can't wait. 

Now we have to plan the KOM points! 

How awesome would it be to have enough club riders for a peleton like in the Le Tour photo attacking the hills of the Snowy. 

Maybe next year. 

[mick curran]

next year ill be there.

[Hodgee]

Better put your name on the waiting list Mick.  We might have some cancellations between now and next year.

[gelton]

Guys, I also noticed in the back of one of the recent aussie cycling mags that there is a training camp advertised in Jindy for 2-6th Jan so we may have some company on the roads and in the Pubs