Mt Baw Baw - steepest road?

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by blackwood on February 10, 2009 at 11:55

sick! im in.

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Permalink Reply by Brad NS on February 10, 2009 at 14:56

that one off adam sparks favourite roads ! frequently riden by the melbourne crew , watch out for the big rock dicko !!

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Permalink Reply by Leon Smith on February 10, 2009 at 16:29

Good Luck!
Can i come for a laugh?

Took the swiss luge rider Damo their after Newtons, he went off after the third corner. He didnt ride it again.
Ive probably ridden it the most, along with Troy and Adam..I think ive retired from riding there. Its super fast. Dangerous and requires extreme fitness. On hard breaking your still doing 60kph...you cant actually stop.
We have Dickos rock, Damos launching corner...not sure we need another section named after a persons accident.
Wish you well :)

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Dani on February 10, 2009 at 17:23

I used to snowboard up there every season when I lived in Melbourne. Gnarly Rd!!

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Permalink Reply by Duff on February 10, 2009 at 19:22

Isn't this the road that smokin joe busted both his ankles a couple of years ago?

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Permalink Reply by Leon Smith on February 10, 2009 at 19:30

Nah he busted them on the 1st run at Falls creek. He was our driver from then on. heheh When he got to Baw BAw he said he was glad he busted his ankles and was happy he didnt ride it LOL. A week long riding of all the biggest hills, 20+km of Mt Buffalo he missed the lot.

Always good to see the overseas pros struggle on our home turf...no not really but was a little humerous.

See Damian on you tube i was filming. Missed the crash as i nearly joined him. But a good laugh afterwards

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtUmHQAU5kU

Still waiting for Duff and Brad to come try their luck ;)

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Permalink Reply by Duff on February 10, 2009 at 20:02

I've been hearing all about this infamous road for years so yeah next time im over there i'll go for a run with you for sure Leon!

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Permalink Reply by Sean on February 11, 2009 at 15:50

I rode this hill about 6 years ago - sickness it is! Average grade of 13% for 6 km, with steeper sections. Really don't think its that suitable for standup, just too bloody steep with corners all the way - would be a constant footbrake effort basically . . . the luge guys are having trouble slowing down enough and they can brake better. It was kind of fun to do on the blades but just hard turns all the way, grinding wheels big time.

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Dani on February 11, 2009 at 15:52

That sounds like a challenge to me Sean!

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Permalink Reply by Sean on February 12, 2009 at 12:01

I guess it do don't it! Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying its not doable, but a challenge is exactly what it is. In my experience, most stand-up riders don't enjoy having to brake constantly. I guess some may like sliding parts of it, but really, there's probably better places to go for sliding, the surface ain't perfect and its a long drive in.

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