Shepparton 70.

3 bike course

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The skinny
The Shepparton 70.3 course is now 2laps of a 45km loop, instead of 3x 30km in years past.

The Road Surface The surface of the roads for the most part are smooth, consistent and fast. Be aware of A narrow 4km section on Shepparton-Euroa Rd just prior to turning onto Karramomus Rd . Loose gravel on the apex of the Shepparton-Euroa Rd / Karramomus Rd corner Recently laid section along Karramomus Rd, where there could be loose gravel on the edges. This will improve with each day up to race day, and will be swept prior to race day.
The Wind The wind typically will blow north by north east. Being a rectangular course for the most part that faces north/south you will get wind from all angles if there is any (generally around 10km an hour in October). The longer straight north/south sections will see wind over the shoulder.

The skinny
Riding style There will be more riding in the aero position due to the longer laps. Get out of the saddle on corners, bridges and periodically on the longer straight sections. This will assist you when it comes to run time. Aide Stations There will be 2x Aid stations on the course - at 8km and 37km mark. These are both located on the Central Kialla Rd section of the course. Sum Up The new course is a great new addition to the Shepparton 70.3 event. It has something for everyone with longer laps, which will make for a fair race for all.

The FAT
T1 along Kialla Lakes Dve to Archer St - 1.0km Road surface Recently resurfaced, slick and fast Wide and straight. Have to negotiate 2roundabouts along this section

Right into Archer Rd 4.4km stretch to Mitchell Road Road surface Fast, smooth and even road surface There is a chicane at River Rd. You will turn right then immediately left back onto Archer Rd If there is wind, it will likely to be behind you

Left into Mitchell Rd 2.1km stretch to Central Kialla Rd

Road Surface - Fast, smooth and even road surface. Good road, but be aware of the changeable surface on the edge of road all the way along. This only occurs on the outward section of Mitchell Rd

Left onto Central Kialla Rd 1.8kms to River Rd Road Surface - Fast, smooth and even road surface. Just prior to River Rd turn, road veers left. The right turn into River Rd is off camber, so take care with your speed entering this corner. The surface at this corner is very good. There will be an aid station soon after entering thus section

Right into River Rd 5.9km stretch to Shepparton-Euroa Rd Road Surface - Fast, smooth and even road surface. Consistent surface

Right into Shepparton-Euroa Rd 9.7km stretch to Karramomus Road Road Surface - Fast, smooth and even road surface. There is a chicane a couple of kms into the section

About half way along, road narrows to half its size till next turn. Wide gravel apron on each side. Be careful along this section; keep left to allow cyclists passing. Caution needed.

Right into Karramomus Rd 6.1km stretch to Central Kialla Rd Recently surfaced road This road has been recently laid and has loose stones on the surface. It is a bit narrow, and the stones are predominantly to the outside edges. There is a bridge along the about 5kms along this stretch where the road narrows. Caution is needed.

Right into Central Kialla Rd 7.3km stretch to Mitchell Rd Road Surface - Fast, smooth and even road surface. This is a longer section. If there is any wind, it will be more likely be a head wind coming over the right shoulder. An aid station will be situated along this section near the Mitchell Rd corner

Left into Mitchell Rd 2.1km stretch to Archer Rd Road Surface - Fast, smooth and even road surface. This is a short section where you can power along in the aero position.

If there is wind it will more than likely be slightly helping from the right rear.

Right into Archer Rd 4.4km stretch to Kialla Lakes Rd Road surface Fast, smooth and even road surface There is a chicane at river Rd, with a right and then immediate left turn back onto Archer Rd. Use this opportunity to get out of the saddle. You wont be far from the end of the lap. Slight headwind is any

Left into Kaila Lakes Rd 550m stretch to Illawarra Cres Be on the right side for a U-turn. Then go out for second lap When you come back in on the second lap, keep left and head straight thru to Ganaway Cres where you will enter T2, and the run.

GOODLUCK! Will see you out there on race day Sean Foster