Climb Binna Burra

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So what is so good about this climb?

This is one of the toughest Gold Coast rides, that takes you over the same route as the “Lower Beechmont” and Upper Beechmont Climbs.

You will get the whole Beach to Bush experience on this ride plus a suitable dose of pure farm aromas via the many freshly laid cow patties! (Beware of cows etc on the roads)

Binna Burra is a climb that you can attack in several sections, but make sure you measure your efforts as the last 2 km’s into the Lodge Car Park are sharp

The climb is a smorgasbord of landscapes and vista’s that will be drawing your attention away from any pedal pain…

Note on nominated Starting point

Main Beach is…

Cycling at approx average of 30km’s/hr (18.8/mls/hr) Main Beach is…

  • 50 mins North of Currumbin
  • 30 mins North of Burleigh
  • 15 mins north of Broadbeach
  • 5 mins North of Central Surfers
  • 25 mins South of Runaway Bay

Ride details 

  • 99km’s  (61 miles)
  • Total Elevation 860mtrs (2,800ft)
  • Max Elevation 842 mtrs (2762 ft)
  • Best start time  5:00 am  (Sharp)
  • Start from Hard Coffee, Tedder Ave, Main Beach
  • Finish at Hard Coffee, Tedder Ave, Main Beach
  • Time allocation 4.25 hrs (Based on approx average pace 30km’s/hr -(18.8mls/hr) on the flat and 14km/hr ( 9mls/hr) on the climb
  • You will effectively be climbing from Main Beach to Binna Burra which makes for a much speedy pace for your return home.
  • The real climbing starts at 6.5kms up to Lower beechmont and then again to Upper Beechmont. The road to Binna Burra is heavy undulations with short sharper inclines over the last 2 km’s (10 -20%)

Route Notes

  • Hazard: Traffic Build up on return to coastline
  • Be wary of trade vehicles 5:30am – 6am traveling down the hill on their way to work
  • Hazard: Coastline on return: Tourists/pedestrians often cross anywhere without looking.
  • This is a tourist region where people can become overly relaxed and lax on road rules. Typically everything flows very well with minimal cycling incidents
  • Take 3 large bottles and as much food as you can carry
  • Drinking Water is available in Binna Burra and there is also a shop between Lower and Upper Beechmont
  • Toilets at Binna Burra
  • Note: If you see a group when out cycling and want to join it, always join from the rear and left hand side of the road, let them know you are there, most groups expect visitors to tag a long and are very helpful.
  • Note: Do you know your cycling hand signals?
  • Note: Ride in straight lines and be predictable to other road users cyclist and vehicles

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