Pictures: Kate Healy and Lachlan Bence
Every year a devoted crew of cycling fans takes over Mount Buninyong to cheer on Australia's best cyclists at the most difficult part of the climb.
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Though things were a little different to keep the event COVID-safe, 2021 was certainly no different, with clubs setting up barbecues and residents joining in the fun as helicopters buzzed overhead.
The enthusiasm was certainly appreciated by the riders, who much like the fans have been waiting all year to race.
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