newcastlecycling

95 riders is an amazing number considering how many riders raced at Black Hill.  Afterall, the population of Newcastle/Maitland etc. is higher than Taree.

 Then again, I bet there would be a scarcity of brown glass on the Wooton Way.



Personally, I am amazed, as I can ride Black Hill - at my pace- but I doubt that this weak old woman would be able to manage to complete a course which younger, stronger and faster riders class as  "challenging".



BTW
This year, I did not race at Black Hill as it was just before the Masters National Track Champs.  A race at the Gang may have benefited my speed (?) but not hills.