DateExpected
Early May 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Hammon Park Oval, Moore Street, Creswick, Victoria
Creswick, Victoria
Countdown
May
The full 161 km gravel loop out of Creswick, and a proper day in the saddle. The climbing is modest for the distance, so this one is about endurance, not hills.
Key facts
01Two timed sectors; the rest of the ride is not raced
02Clunes 5 km zone is a time-out, capped at 60 minutes
03Minimum age 14; riders 16 and under need a parent or guardian
Create a free training plan for the The Dirty Pig & Whistle 161 km
7-day free trial, no card required
The course
The route
Creswick
Distance161km
Total climb1,330m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate160.6 km
Weather
Early-May, Creswick
16°CTypical high
6°CTypical low
1°CColdest in 20 years
31%Days with rain
Highs around 16°C and lows around 6°C, but it has dropped to 1°C. Rain on 31% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
Training
Training for the The Dirty Pig & Whistle 161 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.
Beina integrates directly with your existing tools to understand your current fitness, and synchronise your planned sessions.
Intervals.icuWhat a The Dirty Pig & Whistle 161 km plan targets
Typical sessions
161 km with 1,330 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
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
Adapts every week as Beina learns how you respond
Syncs your sessions straight to Garmin and Wahoo
One clear next session, never a wall of spreadsheet
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Get your The Dirty Pig & Whistle 161 km plan.
7-day free trial, no card required.
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