Port Hedland, the second largest town of Western Australia's Pilpra region, plays host to this interesting U23 criterium. The temperatures are often ideal, but can be hot from time to time. Humidity can be a bigger concern for the riders, often making it feel warmer than what it is.
The famous barron landscape and the red dirt of the area aren't the most appealing of mixes for a cycling race, especially in a windy co...
Read morePort Hedland, the second largest town of Western Australia's Pilpra region, plays host to this interesting U23 criterium. The temperatures are often ideal, but can be hot from time to time. Humidity can be a bigger concern for the riders, often making it feel warmer than what it is.
The famous barron landscape and the red dirt of the area aren't the most appealing of mixes for a cycling race, especially in a windy coastal area. Dust storms can occur often.
The criterium follows a long circuit, starting in the main street of town, and out past the port, which services many iron ore mines in the area. The race is flat the whole way through.
