Cycling to Mount Hotham: up, then down! 30km of climbing in Victoria's High Country

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  • Опубліковано 18 січ 2025

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  • @AndrewJones-tj6et
    @AndrewJones-tj6et Місяць тому +5

    Done the ride from Harrietville to Omeo return, about 175km. A dip in the Ovens River at the end is very much enjoyed :-)

  • @lizardears4861
    @lizardears4861 Місяць тому +4

    That looks like a mad climb. Very inspiring content.
    Love the cinelli and the dive in the triple pike position at conclusion.

    • @DavidStacey-tx7on
      @DavidStacey-tx7on Місяць тому

      It really is a gem. First 10km is solid but nice, second 10km is glorious, gentle gradient and wide open views, final 10km is torture but beautiful

  • @Mutt7777
    @Mutt7777 Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing your Victorian High Country adventures with us Rob. Your videos are very unique and a breath of fresh air. Chapeau, sir!

  • @Brasznb59
    @Brasznb59 Місяць тому +1

    Very inspiring Rob, if i can get a bit leaner i would love to do Mt Hotham, maybe on a cooler day than yourself though,thanks for the videos , much appreciated.

  • @collectivesartori
    @collectivesartori 28 днів тому

    Sounds like you had a very rewarding climb. Hotham is a super experience on the bike.

  • @TheFloridaBikeVlogger
    @TheFloridaBikeVlogger Місяць тому +2

    first video watching this morning, best thing on my feed!

    • @ride-media
      @ride-media  Місяць тому

      Welcome aboard!
      Look around. Join me for other rides.
      - Rob

  • @jonc2037
    @jonc2037 Місяць тому +1

    Great series Rob!

    • @ride-media
      @ride-media  Місяць тому

      @@jonc2037 thanks a lot. Glad you enjoyed it.
      - Rob

  • @rexringschott
    @rexringschott Місяць тому +4

    Excellent video. Thanks.

    • @ride-media
      @ride-media  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks.
      Great to get a nice response.
      - Rob

  • @andrewriches506
    @andrewriches506 Місяць тому +2

    Great ride, brilliant series from Victoria. The beauty part of a hard climb is knowing there will be a lot of fun on the way back.

    • @ride-media
      @ride-media  Місяць тому

      Ah yes. I have much of the descent… should I make a montage?
      - Rob

    • @andrewriches506
      @andrewriches506 Місяць тому

      @@ride-media Yes that is a great idea.

  • @collectivesartori
    @collectivesartori 28 днів тому

    Crazy time to start the Hotham climb in warm weather! But at least it has a fair bit of tree cover.

  • @davidwatson1089
    @davidwatson1089 Місяць тому +1

    Love the ending 😂

  • @brucefishing
    @brucefishing Місяць тому

    That last 10km is a killer. I can’t wait to get back there to ride that area again.

  • @alanbrassil5074
    @alanbrassil5074 Місяць тому +3

    Great work!

  • @Yoda-em5mt
    @Yoda-em5mt Місяць тому +1

    You got a really nice day for that ride its funny how I've ridden that road a fair few times and have only had nice weather a hand full of times i did it this winter before snow in dark super foggy raining could hardly find the road .

    • @ride-media
      @ride-media  Місяць тому

      I hear you. And I realise how fortunate I’ve been with weather when I’ve visited the high country; three times (in total) always glorious blue skies… and when the weather turns in the mountains, it can happen quickly and dramatically.
      Luck, perhaps. But also part of the thrill, I suppose.
      - Rob

  • @marcus_velo_9970
    @marcus_velo_9970 Місяць тому +3

    great ride Rob, every cyclist should ride it once a year, its keeps you accountable fitness wise and mentally as well. re Water, after the tunnel to the right (first group of buildings) - entrance is on side of building - there are toilets/water, a resting room that always seems to be open. the strava segment for Mt Hotham begins at the bridge btw. Are you churning through the climbing cyclist climb guide in Australia? Is that your sinister plan? Heheheheh.

  • @adventurousomaopa
    @adventurousomaopa Місяць тому +1

    Great video, very inspiring. Great photography and commentary. Would love to know what cameras you use and do you use a mic?

    • @ride-media
      @ride-media  Місяць тому +1

      @@adventurousomaopa I’m using GoPro Hero12 (x2) - have a look at this video, and I share some of my settings etc.
      - Rob
      ua-cam.com/video/2S3WW-pLSUY/v-deo.htmlsi=KFA8UrRpSohjiHci

    • @ride-media
      @ride-media  Місяць тому +1

      Plus, I have the GoPro Media Mod on one camera.

    • @adventurousomaopa
      @adventurousomaopa Місяць тому +1

      @@ride-media awesome, thanks so much for the info 👍

  • @OldDavo1950
    @OldDavo1950 Місяць тому

    I know now next March to look forward at about 9.5klm that sweeping right hand bend and the glorious flat bit which stretches out in front of you. I aim to finish Peaks next year. This year was a practise run.

  • @davidjones140
    @davidjones140 Місяць тому +1

    Great video. I did Bright to Hotham on November 20, the day after you. Did you find water at Hotham? I didn't - not that you need water on way down.

    • @mattthomas3674
      @mattthomas3674 Місяць тому +5

      Can get water at the General Store (if it’s open) which is a couple of Kms past the tunnel.

    • @ride-media
      @ride-media  Місяць тому +2

      @@mattthomas3674 … was fortunate to find someone with a hose… a quick chat, top-up… and on y va!
      - Rob