Monday, 18 May 2015

Glen Forbes Gap climbing review

Distance: 4.3km
Average Gradient: 4%
Elevation gain: 191 metres
Category: 3
Traffic: Light traffic
Terrain: Country
Road Surface: Good
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Glen Forbes is located in the heartland of the Bass Coast, and is one the areas greatest climbs.  You will be offered stunning views, great climbing and a chance to visit the roads less traveled.
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The climb commences shortly after you pass the Glen Forbes playground on your right hand side
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                               View looking down the first windy part of the climb
The road has steep drops to the right hand side of the road and offers stunning views
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The first 1.4km's is quite stunning
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As you enter the Gap there are steep cliffs to the left hand side of the road, and the Gap itself is heavily forrested
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If you look over your shoulder, you may be able to see stunning views of the valley your climbing
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This climb is a pleasure to ride with plenty of sweeping corners
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 After about 2.5km's the gradient decreases and averages between 2 - 4%
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When you finish the climb you'll be confronted with this amazing Panoramic view of one of the many beautiful valleys that the Bass Coast has to offer
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With stunning views to your right, you will really enjoy a 4.3km descent which averages -3%
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