Mackay Time Trial   

Mackay is a city on the eastern coast of Queensland, located about 970 kilometres north of Brisbane on the Pioneer River. Mackay is nicknamed the sugar capital of Australia because its region produces more than a third of Australia's cane sugar, however in recent years, the mining industry has become the mainstay of the local economy.

Mackay is widely recognised as the gateway to the Bowen Basin coal mining reserves o...

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Mackay is a city on the eastern coast of Queensland, located about 970 kilometres north of Brisbane on the Pioneer River. Mackay is nicknamed the sugar capital of Australia because its region produces more than a third of Australia's cane sugar, however in recent years, the mining industry has become the mainstay of the local economy.

Mackay is widely recognised as the gateway to the Bowen Basin coal mining reserves of Central Queensland. It is the single largest coal reserve in Australia, with 34 operational coal mines. Mackay has become the location of choice for many mining service companies that supply and consult to the mine operators. This is due to its strategic proximity to the mines, major highways and train lines, and the Hay Point coal terminals.

Mackay has a humid subtropical climate with monsoonal low pressure systems and tropical cyclones occasionally affecting the area during the wet season. Average maximum temperatures range from 30°C in summer to 23°C in winter, while minimums range from 23°C to 11°C.

The 41 km race winds along the coast and with a slight undulation at times. Although mostly flat, the route is known to include some technical sections requiring precision handling from riders to navigate correctly. Nevertheless, it’s likely to be a time trial specialist who will be climbing to the top step of the podium at the conclusion of the day’s racing.