Commence from the Stag Hotel in the little hamlet of Learmonth and test yourself on this for 27.4kms of fast riding that brings you back on a circuit to the Stag. Peruse the pdf map and take in the details by using the magnifier supplied. The heavy pink line marks the course.

But remember to be cautious as the circuit is not marshalled except when gazetted races are conducted. -Watch out for cars and other road hazards.

Commence from the Stag Hotel in the little hamlet of Learmonth and test yourself on this for 38.5kms of fast riding that brings you back on a circuit to the Stag. Peruse the pdf map and take in the details by using the magnifier supplied. The heavy blue line marks the course.

But remember to be cautious as the circuit is not marshalled except when gazetted races are conducted. -Watch out for cars and other road hazards.

This is the curcuit used for the Australian Road Racing Championships in 2007 and 2008. The 10.2 km circuit goes through picturesque and historic Buninyong, up the highway and then turns toward Mt Buninyong itself. This is the real lung-buster part of the course! On around to Yankee Flat Rd and left into Gear Avenue toward the University of Ballarat, then down through the winding Fisken Avenue to Geelong Rd and back down to the township of Buninyong. This course will test your stamina on the hill climbs and your ability to descend at speed.

But remember to be cautious as the circuit is not marshalled except when gazetted races are conducted. -Watch out for cars and other road hazards.

In the Australian Championships, Women compete over 10 laps (102 km), Men U/23 12 laps (122.4 km) and Open Men 16 laps (163.2 km).

The winning times for 2008 were 37:33.83 for Men U/23 and 41:40.82 for Women. Remember to give yourself a couple of extra minutes allowance when comparing your times, in consideration of the caution you will need to exercise on an un-marshalled course.

The winning time in 2008 was 51:41.23. Without marshalls, you can allow yourself a couple of extra minutes for the course. How far behind (or in front) would you be?