Date
Sat, 3 Apr 2027
Start
07:00
Venue
Blackwood River Park, Bridgetown, Western Australia
Bridgetown, Western Australia
Countdown
April
The full 130 km loop out of Bridgetown, with 2,100 m of climbing to earn along the way. This is the big day of the Blackwood tour, and a proper one for a road sportive.
Key facts
0113:00 course cut-off, so plan to be back at Blackwood River Park by then
02AusCycling Ride, Club or Race membership, or an Event Licence, is required
03Riders under 14 must ride with an adult on open roads
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The course
The route
Bridgetown
Distance130km
Total climb2,100m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate130.0 km
Weather
Early-April, Bridgetown
25°CTypical high
12°CTypical low
6°CColdest in 20 years
17%Days with rain
Highs around 25°C and lows around 12°C, but it has dropped to 6°C. Rain on 17% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2026 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01Brett Dal Pozzo Dal Pozzo, Brett07:00:0018.6 km/h
02Thomas Hewitt Hewitt, Thomas07:00:0018.6 km/h
03Campbell McDowell McDowell, Campbell07:00:0018.6 km/h
91
Finishers
7:00:00
Median time
18.6 km/h
Median speed
Overall · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Training
Training for the Rotary Tour of the Blackwood 130 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
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Typical sessions
130 km with 2,100 m of climbing
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Sustained climbing repeats on real gradients
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
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