Tawonga Gap (East side)
Distance: 12.99 km
Elevation Gain: 549 m
Elevation Loss: 105 m
Difficulty:
380 (Moderate)
FIETS Index: 2.89 FIETS
Avg Grade: 5.35 %
Max cat climb: 2
Min elevation: 347 m
Max elevation: 886 m
Ride Category:
Climb
Tawonga Gap is a prominent mountain pass in Victoriaโs alpine region, popular for its scenic lookouts, challenging cycling climbs, and hang gliding opportunities. It serves as a key connector between Bright and Mt. Beauty, offering spectacular views and outdoor recreation in the High Country. The area is part of Victoriaโs High Country and Alpine National Park region, known for its native bushland and mountain views. The lookouts provide excellent spots for picnics and photography, with views over the Kiewa and Ovens valleys.
| Rank | Rider | Date | Time | Power | W/kg | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Tom Smeets | Sep 08, 2025 | 00:30:41 | 344 W | 4.71 w/kg | 25.38 km/h |
| 🥈 | Sytze Veenstra | Apr 22, 2025 | 00:32:05 | 307 W | 4.39 w/kg | 24.27 km/h |
| 🥉 | Gunnar Tojren | Nov 17, 2025 | 00:37:21 | 267 W | 3.42 w/kg | 20.85 km/h |
| 4 | D Speelman | Nov 02, 2025 | 00:38:10 | 267 W | 3.42 w/kg | 20.40 km/h |
| 5 | Sebastian Meyer zu Selhausen | Apr 21, 2025 | 00:40:49 | 259 W | 2.94 w/kg | 19.08 km/h |
| 6 | Matej Pirnat | Feb 05, 2026 | 00:42:33 | 212 W | 3.03 w/kg | 18.30 km/h |
| 7 | Andrew Mawby | Feb 25, 2026 | 00:42:59 | 218 W | 2.91 w/kg | 18.12 km/h |
| 8 | Jan Theron | Apr 27, 2025 | 00:43:40 | 203 W | 2.90 w/kg | 17.83 km/h |
| 9 | Bas Alberts | Nov 16, 2025 | 00:43:51 | 195 W | 2.91 w/kg | 17.76 km/h |
| 10 | Fabio Zanirato | Apr 29, 2025 | 00:43:53 | 165 W | 2.95 w/kg | 17.75 km/h |
| 11 | Saskia van Zijp | Apr 27, 2025 | 00:45:06 | 184 W | 2.79 w/kg | 17.27 km/h |
| 12 | Thomas Beich | Apr 25, 2025 | 00:45:25 | 209 W | 2.75 w/kg | 17.15 km/h |
| 13 | Mesozoid | Oct 28, 2025 | 00:45:55 | 189 W | 2.86 w/kg | 16.96 km/h |
| 14 | Francis Chalmers | Apr 18, 2025 | 00:46:20 | 162 W | 2.89 w/kg | 16.81 km/h |
| 15 | Rene van Leeuwen | Oct 23, 2025 | 00:46:53 | 214 W | 2.58 w/kg | 16.61 km/h |
| 16 | Thomas Kjær-Andersen | Nov 24, 2025 | 00:48:30 | 202 W | 2.49 w/kg | 16.06 km/h |
| 17 | JJosef Kluson | Sep 05, 2025 | 00:48:48 | 184 W | 2.45 w/kg | 15.96 km/h |
| 18 | Keith Loveman | Jun 06, 2025 | 00:49:56 | 177 W | 2.41 w/kg | 15.60 km/h |
| 19 | Michael Novich | May 13, 2025 | 00:51:38 | 232 W | 2.18 w/kg | 15.08 km/h |
| 20 | Ian Clark | Apr 18, 2025 | 00:51:51 | 168 W | 2.47 w/kg | 15.02 km/h |
| 21 | Andrew Fawcett | Sep 11, 2025 | 00:52:22 | 204 W | 2.32 w/kg | 14.87 km/h |
| 22 | Irma Grape | Oct 24, 2025 | 00:52:30 | 159 W | 2.30 w/kg | 14.83 km/h |
| 23 | Hans Petiet | Apr 20, 2025 | 00:53:15 | 164 W | 2.22 w/kg | 14.62 km/h |
| 24 | Jos Carboex | Apr 19, 2025 | 00:54:02 | 166 W | 2.21 w/kg | 14.41 km/h |
| 25 | Maurizio Gaudino | Apr 23, 2025 | 00:54:17 | 175 W | 2.19 w/kg | 14.35 km/h |
| 26 | Chartwell Jones | Jun 12, 2025 | 00:54:17 | 165 W | 2.20 w/kg | 14.35 km/h |
| 27 | Konrad Arnold | Oct 27, 2025 | 00:54:26 | 154 W | 2.26 w/kg | 14.31 km/h |
| 28 | Greg Wong | Dec 05, 2025 | 00:54:47 | 153 W | 2.19 w/kg | 14.21 km/h |
| 29 | Mike 8008 | Apr 25, 2025 | 00:55:55 | 179 W | 2.08 w/kg | 13.93 km/h |
| 30 | Volker Scheid | May 01, 2025 | 00:56:11 | 138 W | 2.03 w/kg | 13.86 km/h |
| 31 | Martin Ackermann | Oct 20, 2025 | 00:56:45 | 186 W | 2.09 w/kg | 13.72 km/h |
| 32 | michel delamarre | Dec 31, 2025 | 00:57:35 | 180 W | 2.17 w/kg | 13.52 km/h |
| 33 | J F | Jan 16, 2026 | 00:58:07 | 175 W | 1.99 w/kg | 13.40 km/h |
| 34 | gert wilms | Feb 05, 2026 | 01:00:28 | 184 W | 1.84 w/kg | 12.88 km/h |
| 35 | David Martínez Soto | Jul 17, 2025 | 01:00:49 | 134 W | 1.97 w/kg | 12.80 km/h |
| 36 | Frantxoa A | Dec 12, 2025 | 01:00:55 | 157 W | 2.04 w/kg | 12.78 km/h |
| 37 | Berne Nyberg | Nov 30, 2025 | 01:01:58 | 153 W | 1.87 w/kg | 12.57 km/h |
| 38 | Hd Dh | Apr 25, 2025 | 01:03:35 | 121 W | 1.68 w/kg | 12.25 km/h |
| 39 | W van Koetsveld | Apr 21, 2025 | 01:05:45 | 130 W | 1.73 w/kg | 11.84 km/h |
| 40 | Shawn Simons | Mar 13, 2026 | 01:06:15 | 135 W | 1.80 w/kg | 11.75 km/h |
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