Marys Mayhem Gravel

Medium
Date
2026-10-11
Location
Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia
Distance
105 km
Elevation
1400m
Category
Gravel
Region
Oceania
Organizer
marysmayhem.com.au
Terrain
Gravel
About

Gravel race through the vineyards and ridges of the Mudgee region.

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Gravel race through the vineyards and ridges of the Mudgee region

Oceania gravel event organized by marysmayhem.com.au

EFFORT21/50
EXPER.42/70

12 SCORING DIMENSIONS

MARYS MAYHEM GRAVEL
LENGTH6/10CLIMBING4/10DURABILITY5/10TECHNICALITY2/10RACE PRESSURE4/10ADVENTURE5/10SCENERY6/10ORGANIZATION7/10VALUE7/10COMMUNITY6/10ACCESSIBILITY6/10FIELD DEPTH5/10

EFFORT MATRIX

LENGTH06/10
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105 km — manageable single-day
CLIMBING04/10
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1,400 m total — 13 m/km
DURABILITY05/10
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Plan for 5+ hours in the saddle
TECHNICALITY02/10
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Gravel
RACE PRESSURE04/10
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Standard race-day intensity

EXPERIENCE MATRIX

ADVENTURE05/10
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Single-day event with strong sense of place
SCENERY06/10
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Gravel
ORGANIZATION07/10
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Community-sourced details
VALUE07/10
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Reasonable cost-per-km
COMMUNITY06/10
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Grassroots gravel scene around the event
ACCESSIBILITY06/10
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Reasonable to enter
FIELD DEPTH05/10
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Mixed field — pros + adventure riders

GREEN FLAGS

  • [+]105 km of medium gravel through Mudgee, New South Wales
  • [+]Organized by marysmayhem.com.au
  • [+]Varied terrain: Gravel

RED FLAGS

  • [!]Details not yet verified — confirm via official site

RIDER FIT

Endurance MuleOK · 5/10

Manageable for steady-state riders

ClimberOK · 4/10

Limited use for pure climbers

Adventure TouristGOOD · 6/10

Single-day event with strong sense of place

BikepackerOK · 4/10

Wrong format for bikepacking specifics

SpeedsterGOOD · 7/10

Smoother surfaces let raw speed talk

Crit RacerAVOID · 2/10

Single-day pace suits crit-style riders less here

TIRE INTEL

WIDTH
38-42 mm
PRESSURE
28-34 psi
PATTERN
Semi-slick centre w/ light side knobs

Mixed gravel with no extreme demands — go for rolling speed.

▶ TOP PICKS
1.Continental Terra Trail[38mm]Durable casing, balanced grip
2.Schwalbe G-One Bite[38mm]Excellent loose-surface bite
3.Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H[38mm]Hard-pack speed

WEATHER PLAYBOOK

Mudgee, New South Wales in spring (October): expect mild conditions — pack for variable weather. Always check 7-day forecast race week and pack a packable shell.

PACING PLAYBOOK

01
Sector 1 — Opening Effort~26 km

Sit in. Let the start sort itself out. Pace by feel, not by rivals.

02
Sector 2 — Mid-Race Crux~63 km

Where the field shatters. Stick to your power numbers, not the surge.

03
Sector 3 — The Finishing Stretch105 km

Save one match. The last 20% is where placement is decided.

WHAT TO FEAR

  • [!01]Pacing mistakes — most issues here are self-inflicted

INSIDER INTEL

▌ INCOMING TRANSMISSION

Australian gravel has a wild edge to it — fewer rules, less infrastructure, more genuine adventure. Marys Mayhem Gravel has it.

Regional cycling forum · Oceania gravel scene

RACE LOGISTICS

AID STATIONSStandard food + drink refuel points.

Single mid-route aid station with water and snacks. Course is short enough that most riders don't need much.

▶ FEED ZONES · 2 AID STATIONS
Aid 1~35 km
waterfood
Aid 2~70 km
waterfood
✓ INCLUDED WITH ENTRY
  • +Timing chip + bib
  • +Course markings + GPX
  • +Aid station nutrition + water
✕ BRING YOUR OWN
  • -Spare tubes / tubeless plugs
  • -Lodging
  • -Drop bag transport (unless specified)
MECHANICS
At Aid
MEDICAL
At Aid
DROP BAGS
No
BAG TRANSPORT
No
▶ ACCOMMODATION · 3 OPTIONS
Hotels in Mudgee
0-10 km from start

Book 6+ months ahead for big events. Check the race partner-hotel list for discounts.

Airbnb / Vrbo
Varies

Often the best value for groups. Search the wider race region, not just the start town.

Camping
Often at venue

Many gravel events offer on-site camping for a small fee. Check race FAQ.

▶ GOOD TO KNOW
  • Carry at least one tube + plug kit even with tubeless. Mechanical bad luck is the #1 DNF cause.

TRAVEL OPS

AIRPORTSYD / MEL / PER depending on region
LODGINGBook early in Mudgee — gravel events fill local accommodation fast
FOODCarry your own ride nutrition. Local options usually plentiful before/after.
PACKET PICKUPDay-before-event pickup is standard. Confirm via official site.
PARKINGEvent parking varies — check race FAQ
▌ BOTTOM LINE

Marys Mayhem Gravel is a quality oceania event — great if you're nearby or want to explore the region.