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Early November Muggaccinos.com BUG is holding its 6th Annual King of the Mountain Challenge from the pristine township of Berry in the foothills of the Southern Highlands. Kangaroo Valley and Kiama access the Bestest Cluster of Tough Climbs in NSW with 18.8km Jamberoo Pass and 5.5km Fountaindale Rd up Saddleback Mtn (with 2 x 18% sections) stand-out Killer Climbs. Muggaccinos 1st Commandment is “Hills are your friends and mountains are your mates”. As there aren’t many masochists amongst them, they cheat by having a triple chain ring or a compact crank on the front and/or a long arm rear derailleur that will take a big cassette. Invariably their riders have a rear cassette with 27, 28 or even 32 teeth.Five weeks before the pending 6th Berry KOM Challenge from Monday 9th Nov to Sun 15th Nov, Organiser, Phil Johnston, has rec’d attendance confirmations from 32 keen climbers, albeit a few are more attracted to the leisurely pace of visiting the pubs and restaurantés in Berry After Dark. 30% are attending for only the final 3 days of Friday 13th to Sunday 15th Nov.Nearly all cyclists camp at the serene Berry Showground for a veritable pittance of $6 p/n. However, accommodation is also available in motels and B&Bs for the toffs.If you fancy yourself as a hill climber and would like to tackle some of the 11 Climbs in their 7 day rides programme, even if you can only attend for a few days, www.Muggaccinos.com provides a direct link to the “6th Annual King of the Mountain Challenge” invitation. Then you can e-mail ScribePJ@tpg.com.au to join the throng.”
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