I spent last weekend in Brisbane and didn't manage to get as much time to ride as I'd planned. I did manage a quick climb out of Samford over Mt Nebo the "back" way. It's actually an extremely pleasant climb for anyone who can handle a reasonable quality dirt road. In this litigation-crazy society, it wasn't at all surprising to see a heap of warning signs at the bottom of the climb, but they can be quite diligently ignored.
The climb itself has a comfortable gradient, and offers great views over a gorge below, finishing in rainforest at the top. The summit of Mt Nebo is, in fact, a few kilometres closer to the city. The Goat Track actually rejoins Mt Glorious road in a saddle between Mt Nebo and Mt Glorious. This actually provides the option of picking your pass so to speak. As it was, I was short of time on Saturday, and I'd wasted enough of that battling a westerly wind to get here, so I opted for Mt Nebo only. Nonetheless, it made for a pleasant detour on a weekend that was really way too busy.
For a moment I thought you were saying the climb from Samford to Mt Nebo (Mt Glorius Road) was pleasant? Have you done that one? The last two kilometers are very steep.
ReplyDeleteThe one on Mt Glorious Road is on my "to do" list at some point. I've heard it said that the last 2km averages around 15%.
ReplyDeleteI'll also be in town on October 4 to do Nebo, Glorious and Mt Mee (and a few other climbs) in the same 200km day.