you are selling yourself short son, those 2 won’t make the finish before sundown!
The topography is fine, don’t be scared by the map, it LIES! The course is flat!
Robbo
The only thing flat about that course is the accelerator in your truck as you drive the course. I have ridden there many times and have quite a few podium finnishes there. Metro I do think has a problem with the hills but the "D" grade champion may still go alright.
DW
Stay close to the front as you approach Blood hill and be in the leading group over the top, Sprint can be a problem as some misjudge the sprint and go too early.