The Red Sky Ride is a challenging 4 day endurance ride from Albany to Perth.

The Red Sky Ride is a 4 day ride that starts in Albany and finishes in Perth.  This is a challenging ride with some days being tougher than others! Both physically and mentally. It is also a fundraising ride, where you will be raising funds for Solaris Cancer Care. They are Western Australia’s leader in cancer support and integrative health care.

The event itself is actually a ride from the South West of WA town of Albany along the coast to Walpole via coming up to Bridgetown through to Bunbury on the coast and then the final push through to Perth. This is 4 days of solid riding that you will need to train for. You also have the option of just riding a single day (or two).

The Red Sky Ride starts with a road trip of sorts. You’ll all take a bus with all your gear and bikes, and travel from Perth to Albany, which is about 400km south-east on the southern coastline of Western Australia.

Each day is a ride of between 100 to 170 km.

Day 1. The Albany to Walpole section is undulating. (127km)

Day 2. The Walpole to Bridgetown section is undulating with some long climbs. (163km)

Day 3. Bridgetown through to Bunbury will also have some long climbs with some great descents off the escarpment on to the coastal plain into Bunbury. (94km)

Day 4. The final day, Bunbury to Perth is along the coastal plain to the CBD. (168km)

Each rider is expected to raise the required fundraising and to attend training before the start of the riding week. Which means that ideally you need to be living in Perth or able to attend at least one training ride each month.

The Red Sky Ride is fully supported with lead vehicles, and support with snacks and hydration, along with emergency mechanical repairs.

There is a post-event appreciation evening with family and supporters of the ride being held at the Solaris Cancer Centre in Cottesloe.

This is a great ride to attend as you are helping to support families with cancer. On a personal level, you have the challenge of achieving the fundraising goals as well as reaching a certain level of fitness for riding.

The ride happens in March, which is turning into the late summer months. The weather in Albany and along the southern coast is milder than Perth but may receive some drizzle. As a guide you can expect temperatures of between 15 – 30 degrees celsius.

You’ll find other great rides, like the Red Sky Ride, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

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The Red Sky Ride is a challenging 4 day endurance ride from Albany to Perth

The High Country Charity Ride is a challenging 4 day ride through Victoria’s high country. For the mountain goat in you!

The High Country Charity Ride is a ride that is not for the faint-hearted!

You’ll be travelling 500km and climbing two mountain passes over four days. The ride starts in Wangaratta, through to Bright and Omeo before finishing at Mount Beauty.

This ride is based in Bright which is a real mecca for both mountain bike and road cycling. It is also a great place to sample some great craft beer. The riding is a climber’s wishlist come true with those two mountain passes.

From Bright to Omeo, you will have to climb the Mountain pass that is Mount Hotham and descent of Dinner Plains and finally into Omeo.

To get from Bright to Mt Beauty, you’ll be climbing up Mount Beauty over the Tawonga gap pass. Those who want a real challenge should continue through to Falls Creek, which is up the main entrance and original sealed section to the Ski town of Falls Creek, which is another fantastic climb.

Note, this event is limited to 100 riders, so you will need to register early!

The High Country Charity Ride raises vital funds for pioneering cancer research at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. It is organised by the Tour de Cure, an Australian charity that raises money to fund cancer research, prevention and support services and programs.  They are based in Sydney and organise cycling tours and fundraising events throughout Australia. There are a series of events to suit riders who live in any state of Australia covering different timeframes. This includes the Signature Tour from Sydney to Geelong this year, the High Country Charity Ride, the Westpac 202,  the Woolies Wheels and Walks, the SA Discovery Tour, the LIFE Ride, the Peter Mac Ride,  the Can4Cancer ride.  That is 8 rides in total each year!

Most of the rides tend to be a multi-day ride or event covering anywhere from 200 to 1000 km.

The Tour de Cure cycling events have some well-known high profile cyclists including former profession cyclist, Jens Voigt, Australian champion rower Drew Ginn,  Paralympic Matthew Formston, the professional actor Eric Bana and the Sunrise sports presenter Mark Beretta. These people cycle the full event,  they don’t just sit on the sideline and wave you off at the start line. They ride the whole distance with you, so you can get up close and personal.

You’ll find other great rides, like the High Country Charity Ride, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

The High Country Charity Ride is a challenging 4 day ride through Victoria’s high country. For the mountain goat in you!

The Chappy Challenge is a great day riding through the Fassifern Valley to raise much-needed money for School Chaplains.

The Chappy Challenge is a fundraising ride (and run) organised by the local community to raise much-needed funds for their school Chaplains. This is a real community day with events catering for riders of all abilities.

This event is held at Boonah, which is about 110 km from the Brisbane Airport and about 95 km from Brisbane CBD, in a Southwest direction.

You’ll find 3 rides covering a distance of 35km, 60 km and 95km.

All rides take the same route going south from Boonah, with the 65km and 95km riders continuing on Dwyer Ridges Road, on past Mount Alford. This is the turning point for the shortest ride.

The longer riders continue on to do a loop of which the 95km riders complete two loops and then return back to Boonah. 

The countryside around Boonah is generally undulating, with climbs up to the scenic rims of the remnant volcano pipes, that make up the Hinterland behind the Gold Coast.

The weather in Boonah at the time of this ride is late summer, so expect 20-30 degrees celsius on the day.

You’ll find other great rides, like  Chappy Challenge, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

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The Chappy Challenge is a great day riding through the Fassifern Valley to raise much-needed money for School Chaplains.

The Melbourne to Canberra Zoo2Zoo ride is an amazing opportunity to ride through the high country. A true experience!

The Melbourne to Canberra Zoo2Zoo Ride is a six day ride that starts in Melbourne and winds its way through rural NSW before finishing in Canberra. This ride heads through beautiful countryside that was made famous by the Man from Snowy River.

The Z002Zoo Ride started in 2006  when a group of friends rode from Taronga Zoo to the Western Plains Zoo, with the simple goal of raising some money. Since then, the Z002Zoo Ride has evolved into a series of 5 rides held throughout the year: Melbourne to Canberra, Canberra to Dubbo, Canberra to Mogo, Sydney to Dubbo and Molong to Dubbo.

The Z002Zoo Ride is now raising money for the Black Dog Institute, which is a not-for-profit, educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in depression and bipolar disorder.

The Melbourne to Canberra stint is a six day ride.

Day 1 Melbourne to Bonnie Doon. (158km) Day 1 obviously starts at a zoo, Melbourne Zoo, in the inner city.  You’ll make your way out of Melbourne onto Brunswick Road, then Plenty Road before stopping at Wittlesea for a break. You’ll then ride towards Yea for lunch, stopping again at Yarck, before arriving in Bonnie Doon. This is a big day as you’ll be covering a distance of approximately 158 km and climbing over 1500 m with three major climbs during the day.  So expect 50 km with the first climb of 500m, then the second climb of about 200m, and then a third climb of another 200m. You will have earnt your nights’ rest!

Day 2 Bonnie Doon to Myrtleford. (165km) Day 2 is a big day where you will be covering some distance with one really big climb over 30km. You’ll be covering approximately 165 km with gains of over 1400 m elevation as you ride through  Mansfields, Whitford and MoOyhu before arriving at Myrtleford for the night.

Day 3 Myrtleford to Corryong. (165km) Day 3 is another big day in the saddle with 165km and 2000m of climbing. You’ll find three major climbs during the day with the last being from 100km for 22 km rising approximately 500 m. Another well earned sleep that night. You’ll ride from Myrtleford and through to Corryong, staying to the south of Albury and south of the Lakes.

Day 4 Corryong to Thredbo. (102km) Day 4 may only be covering 102 km, but you’ll be climbing approximately 3000 metres, so it’s a big day! There are two climbs for the day, the first being a 600 m climb and then followed with 1000m climb up the back of Mount Kosciuszko. You’ll be overnighting at Thredbo.

Day 5 Thredbo to Coomera. (100km) After the big climb up to Thredbo, you would think that Day 5 would be all downhill. But it isn’t! You’ll be coming off the height of 1400m and down to 800 m over 100 km, but you’ve still got some undulations just near Jindabyne and then some more through to Cooma. So you will still be gaining 1000m of climbing through the day for your 100km. Another well earned rest that night!

Day 6 Coomera to Canberra. (122km) Day 6 is another day of climbing as you head on the homeward stretch to Canberra. You can expect 122 km rising 1000m, mainly just steady undulations throughout the day of around 100 m high with a final descent into Canberra.

What a challenge! It’s a real bucket list ride that supports a worthy charity!

You’ll find other great rides, like the Melbourne to Canberra Zoo2Zoo Ride, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

The Melbourne to Canberra Zoo2Zoo ride is an amazing opportunity to ride through the high country. A true experience!

Cohuna Bridge to Bridge is a community event with 3 rides on offer through beautiful bushland.

Cohuna Bridge to Bridge is a community fundraising event that has been running for over 25 years. It includes a number of different events, including a walk and run, as well as 3 rides.

Cohuna is found in the Murray Valley, approximately 300km north of Melbourne. The Murray Valley is a popular holiday destination and a great place to escape to from the city.

There are 3 courses available: the 6.5km Junior Ride, the 25km ride and the 50km ride.

The 25km event is perfect for both the new and experienced rider. It starts at the town bridge and winds its way along the scenic Island Road before hitting the turnaround point at Burkes Bridge. From here you will cycle back into town along the same road where your finish line will be at the town bridge.

The 50km event is 2 loops of the 25km course.

This looks like a great ride and is an opportunity to help a small community with raising money for the local Cohuna District Hospital.

You’ll find other great cycling events, like Cohuna Bridge to Bridge, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

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Cohuna Bridge to Bridge is a community event with 3 rides on offer through beautiful bushland.

The Westpac Tour 202 is a 3 day sojourn along the beautiful NSW coastline.

The Westpac Tour 202 is the opportunity to spend 3 days riding along the scenic coastline between Wollongong and Sydney. 

This is a three day ride, starting in Wollongong then going onto Huskisson and Kiama before arriving in Sydney on the last day. This ride is more like a tour of the coastline, than anything! 

The Westpac Tour 202 raises vital funds for pioneering cancer research at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. It is organised by the Tour de Cure, an Australian charity that raises money to fund cancer research, prevention and support services and programs.  They are based in Sydney and organise cycling tours and fundraising events throughout Australia. There are a series of events to suit riders who live in any state of Australia covering different timeframes. This includes the Signature Tour from Sydney to Geelong this year, the High Country Charity Ride, the Westpac 202,  the Woolies Wheels and Walks, the SA Discovery Tour, the LIFE Ride, the Peter Mac Ride,  the Can4Cancer ride.  That is 8 rides in total each year!

Most of the rides tend to be a multi-day ride or event covering anywhere from 200 to 1000 km.

The Tour de Cure cycling events have some well-known high profile cyclists including former profession cyclist, Jens Voigt, Australian champion rower Drew Ginn,  Paralympic Matthew Formston, the professional actor Eric Bana and the Sunrise sports presenter Mark Beretta. These people cycle the full event,  they don’t just sit on the sideline and wave you off at the start line. They ride the whole distance with you, so you can get up close and personal.

You’ll find other great rides, like the Westpac Tour 202, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

The Westpac Tour 202 is a 3 day sojourn along the beautiful NSW coastline.

The Big Canberra Bike Ride is Canberra’s largest group ride with over 1000 riders of all ages and abilities.

The Big Canberra Bike Ride is Canberra’s annual celebration of cycling, and the capital’s largest mass participation ride. This ride supports the Amy Gillet Foundation, a national organisation with a mission to reduce the incidence of serious injury and death of cyclists in Australia

There are four different rides available to cater for all types of rider.

The Big Family Ride which is 5 km long and along the banks of the lake with flat terrain.

The Big Lake Ride which is a 35km ride around Lake Burley Griffin.

The Big Dam Ride which is a 65 km ride out to the Cotter Dam which has some serious undulations before travelling around the front of the Parlament house. A total of 1200m elevation gain over the ride. That’s almost a solid 2% ride.

The Big Tidbinbilla Ride which is 120 km and 1600+ m of elevation gain. This follows the Big Dam Ride with a detour out and up to Tidbinbilla (at 850m) along Paddy River Road. 

All rides start and finish at the event village at Rond Terrace on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. There will be free family entertainment and lots of food and drinks available.

This ride sounds like a great day out with rides to suit all the family and harder rides for those who are looking for a challenge.

You’ll find other great rides, like the Big Canberra Bike Ride, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

The Big Canberra Bike Ride is Canberra’s largest group ride with over 1000 riders of all ages and abilities.

The Bike Ride for Brain Cancer is a challenging 2 day charity ride along a spectacular course between Sydney and the Hunter Valley.

The Bike Ride for Brain Cancer is a two-day ride starting in Sydney and going in through to the Hunter Valley. This ride is for the reasonably fit rider with experience in group etiquette and riding. You’ll be covering 240km over 2 days with some good climbs!

Day 1 Hornsby to Hunter Valley (140km with 13oom of elevation gain). The day kicks off from the Barker College in Hornsby which is the Brain Centre Collective building. You’ll then be travelling north on the Old Pacific Highway to the Hawkesbury River at Cowan and then the climb out,  which is an initial 200 m of climbing which then continues to undulate upwards for another 200 elevation gain over the next 30 km following close to the Royal National Park before descending through Wollombi into Cessnock.

Day 2 Hunter Valley Loop (100km). This day is a alrge loop through the Hunter Valley from Cessnock through to the Calais Estate Winery. Traversing the quiet roads off the main highways and byways, you’ll be going through some great vineyards with a combination of some small undulations. Then eventually ending up at the Calais Estate Winery which marks the long luncheon and the end point of the ride. What a reward for your efforts. 

The riders raise funds for Brain Cancer Biobanking Australia (BCBA) with a minimum target of $2500. Don’t let this challenge put you off, as the earlier you start, the sooner it will happen.

For this ride, the weather is at the end of summer, so expect a range from 15 to 30 degrees with a chance of rain.

You’ll find other great rides, like the Bike Ride for Brain Cancer, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

The Bike Ride for Brain Cancer is a challenging 2 day charity ride along a spectacular course between Sydney and the Hunter Valley.

Cycle 4 Change is a small ride for cyclists who want to ride some big distances in a short amount of time.

Cycle 4 Change is an annual cycling event that is hosted in a different location each year. The 2019 ride is located in Adelaide, with past rides happening in central north Tasmania (2016), and Canberra and the Snowy Mountains (2017).

This cycling event was set up by a group of riders that wanted to ride in different locations and to make an impact in the lives of kids who have suffered abuse or neglect. Funds raised are donated to Southern Cross Kids’ Camps. This is not-for-profit organisation that provides annual camps for children across Australia.

The 2019 ride is based around the local hills in the hinterland country around Adelaide. They plan to do the iconic hills from the Tour Down Under that send a shiver into the legs of sprinters and flatlanders ie. Willunga Hill, Corkscrew Road. A climber’s wishlist of the local hills.

Over 4 days the Cycle 4 Change will cover a challenging ride of more than 500km and over 5000m of climbing.

Day 1: Glenelg to Norton Summit – Lenswood – Lobethal – The Gorge and Norton Summit
Day 2: Glenelg to Myponga – Willunga Hill – McLaren Vale – Noarlunga
Day 3: Glenelg to Corkscrew Rd – Marble Hill – Mt Lofty, Corkscrew road
Day 4: Glenelg to Stirling – Hahndorf – Mt Barker – Greenhill Road

Numbers for this ride are limited to 30 riders for this year. There is a waitlist available, and registrations require the fundraising to be achieved first before being granted.

The weather for this time of year in Adelaide is at the transition into autumn and would be considered warm to hot. Expect minimums of 10-20 degrees and maximums of 25-35 degrees. There is only a small chance of rain and when if does, it should only be a light sprinkle.

You’ll find other great cycling events, like Cycle 4 Change, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

Cycle 4 Change is a small ride for cyclists who want to ride some big distances in a short amount of time.

The Canberra to Dubbo Zoo2Zoo ride combines some of the best scenery with supporting a good cause!

The Canberra to Dubbo Zoo2Zoo Ride is an organised three day social group ride that rides through the countryside beteen the ACT and NSW whilst raising awareness and money for research, treatment, and education into depression and bipolar disorder.

The Z002Zoo Ride started in 2006  when a group of friends rode from Taronga Zoo to the Western Plains Zoo, with the simple goal of raising some money. Since then, the Z002Zoo Ride has evolved into a series of 5 rides held throughout the year: Melbourne to Canberra, Canberra to Dubbo, Canberra to Mogo, Sydney to Dubbo and Molong to Dubbo.

The Z002Zoo Ride is now raising money for the Black Dog Institute, which is a not-for-profit, educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in depression and bipolar disorder.

The Canberra to Dubbo stint is a three day ride.

Day 1 Canberra to Young. (179km) Day 1 starts quite early at a zoo of course, the National Zoo & Aquarium.  You’ll leave Canberra past Stromlo Forest Park into the rolling hills on the outskirts of Canberra, with the beautful Brindabella Ranges as the backdrop. When arriving at Yass, you’ll stop for a break before heading to the cherry capital of Young.

Day 2 Young to Molong. (173km) Day 2 is a big day with some distance to cover! You’ll enjoy a short climb out of Young before a nice flat ride towards Cowra. You’ll then make your way through open fields into Canowindra, followed by some gentle climbs up to Cudal, finishing with some very picturesque country as you ride into Molong. Molong is where you will stop for the night. A big day at the office, as some would say!

Day 3 Molong to Dubbo. (115km) Day 3 is a relatively short day of riding that starts with a nice short ride up and down some rolling hills into Cumnock. After stopping for breakfast,  you’ll then continue on through the backcountry to Yeoval. After another coffeee break,  you’ll then have some good climbs and descents through some beautiful countryside before riding into Dubbo.  The whole peleton will then ride together into the Western Plains Zoo, which marks the end of our journey. A journey of 115 kilometres today.

This sounds like a great 3 days of riding through some beautiful rural areas with some breathtaking scenery. Plus it isn’t a  bad way to make some new friends whilst also supporting a good cause!

You’ll find other great rides, like the Canberra to Dubbo Zoo2Zoo Ride, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

The Canberra to Dubbo Zoo2Zoo ride combines some of the best scenery with supporting a good cause!

Life Cycle for CanTeen is an onroad 3 day charity ride to the beautiful south west region of West Australia.

The Life Cycle for CanTeen is a three day onroad charity ride that raises funds for the youth cancer charity, CanTeen, which supports young people living with cancer. The onroad version is celebrating it’s 20th ride this year with 135 riders and 45 support crew.

The ride starts in the Riverside suburb of  Bassendean, 15 km from the Perth CBD and 10km from the Airport.  And finishes at Busselton, a seaside town approximately 230km south of Perth.

The route for the Life Cycle for CanTeen onroad ride is from Bassendean through to Busselton over three days.

Riders will be split up into 5 groups based on approximate riding ability. The minimum ride distance is 270km and up to 415km for the faster groups.

• Brown: able to maintain an average of 30kph all day (hills included in route)
• Yellow: able to maintain an average of 27kph all day (hills included in route)
• Orange: able to maintain an average of 25kph all day (some hills)
• Blue: able to maintain an average of 23kph all day (few hills)
• Green: able to maintain an average of 20kph all day (few hills)

The ride starts by travelling on the flat and slight undulations through the suburbs of Perth to then overnight in Pinjarra. You can expect to ride about 100km to 175km depending upon the group you are in. Day 2 you’ll be continuing from Pinjarra to Brunswick Junction near Bunbury on the South-West Highway. Those on the faster groups can expect to detour via Dwellingup, which is a good climb into the escarpment of the hills that run parallel to the coastline. Expect some afternoon activities in Brunswick eg swim, lawn bowls, some functions and a silent auction.

The final day is from Brunswick to Busselton on relatively flat roads and a very scenic ride through the Tuart Forest along the coast into town. Those who are still eager to turn their pedals will detour via the undulations near Donnybrook, before returning back to Busselton. You’ll then be coaching back to Perth with trailers to hold all your gear.

You will need a mattress and sleeping bag, with the option of sleeping indoors or out.

The Life Cycle for CanTeen Onroad ride sounds like a fantastic tour into parts of WA that are not normally travelled by bike.  You’ll also be helping raise money for a good cause, by helping children recovering from Cancer and aiding their treatment.

Registration is limited to the first 135 riders, and there is a waitlist. Make sure you do put your name on the waitlist if you are too late to register. I’ll be attending this ride in 2019 thanks to the waitlist! There are some pre-event rides to meet up with fellow riders based around Perth and suburbs.

You’ll find other great rides, like the Life Cycle for CanTeen Onroad, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

Life Cycle for CanTeen is an onroad 3 day charity ride to the beautiful south west region of West Australia.

Gear up Girl Sydney is an opportunity for women to get out there and ride their bikes together!

Gear up Girl is a women’s only ride that is held in Sydney. This event is an initiative of Bicycle NSW and raises funds for the Heart Foundation. This ride provides opportunities for women to experience the pleasure of riding a bicycle.

Gear up Girl Sydney starts at Sydney Olympic Park which is about 20 km west of Sydney CBD. There is a train station at the Olympic Park which means that you don’t need to worry about parking.

There are 4 rides on offer: the 20km Beach Ride, the 40km Classic Ride, the 60km Coast Ride and the 80km Challenge Ride.

The 20km Beach Ride is perfect for riders of all ages and skill levels. It begins in Tempe Reserve, then follows the cycleway out onto the beachfront at Kyeemagh to Sans Souci, before crossing the Taren Point Bridge to finish at Cronulla.

The 40km Classic Ride is also perfect for riders of all ages and skill levels. It begins in beautiful Bicentennial Park at Sydney Olympic Park, where you will be  heading south along the Cooks River cycleway making your way south to finish at Cronulla.

The 60km Coast Ride is perfect for riders looking for a challenge. Starting at Bicentennial Park at Sydney Olympic Park, you’ll head south along the Cooks River cycleway, making your way south to the beaches of Cronulla. From here you’ll continue along dedicated cycle lanes to Kurnell before fnishing at Cronulla.

The 80km Challenge Ride is for those riders who are wanting to push themselves. It follows the 60km Coast Ride, with a double loop at Kurnell.

Because of the heavy traffic in Sydney, cut off times are set which means that if you don’t make it on time you won’t be able to complete the ride under event conditions. You’ll need to maintain at least 15 km an hour to stay ahead of the cut-off times.

The Gear up Girl Sydney ride is for recreational cyclists and is about participation. It isn’t a race.

You’ll find other great rides, like Gear up Girl Sydney, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

Gear up Girl Sydney is an opportunity for women to get out there and ride their bikes together!

The Loop Charity Cycle Challenge is your opportunity to cycle around Lake Illawarra and raise money for local charities.

The Loop Charity Cycle Challenge is a charity ride around Lake Illawarra that is organised by the  Rotary Club of Warners Bay. The rides all finish at Speers Point Park, Lake Macquarie.

There are three scenic rides on offer. The 7-11km Family Ride, the 43 or 85km Individual Ride and the 85km Team Ride.

You’ll have the choice of two different distances for the Family Ride. You can either ride from Speers Point to Warners Bay and back, which is about 7km via the shared pathway. Or you can ride further along to the Lions Park at Eleebana and back, which is about 11km via the shared pathway.

The Individual Ride starts at two different locations, with both rides finishing at Speers Point Park. The 85km ride starts at Speers Point, with the 43km ride starting at Lake Munmorah. You’ll start at Speers Point Park and travel to Lake Munmorah via Belmont and Swansea on the Pacific Highway with a break at Catherine Hill Bay for those who wish to stop there. For those starting in Lake Munmorah there is a stop available in Belmont. The course is flat with small undulations.

The Team Ride is for the same 85km route as for the Individual Ride, with a minimum of 5 riders (maximum of 30 riders).

Please note that the roads are open and mostly single lane. It is a requirement of entry that riders are to be single file. This is to manage the public and to respect other road users.

You’ll find other great rides, like the Loop Charity Cycle Challenge, with our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

The Loop Charity Cycle Challenge is your opportunity to cycle around Lake Illawarra and raise money for local charities.

Gear up Girl Central Coast is an opportunity for regional women to get out there and ride their bikes together!

Gear up Girl is a women’s only ride that is held in Tuggerah on the Central Coast, approximately 90km north of Sydney. This event is being organised by the Central Coast Bicycle User Group, an affiliated bike user group (BUG)  with Bicycle NSW. This ride provides opportunities for women to experience the pleasure of riding a bicycle.

Gear up Girl Central Coast starts at Picnic Point Reserve at Tuggerah.

There are 3 rides on offer: the 25km Lakeside Ride (mostly/all path), the 45km Loop of the Lake Ride (road & path) and the 80km Challenge Ride. Two of the rides can be RidesAssist rides, where those living with visual impairment can hop on the back of a tandem and go for a ride.

The 25km Lakeside Ride is perfect for riders of all ages and skill levels, with an average pace of 10-15km an hour.  This ride starts at The Entrance (Picnic Point Reserve), taking the picturesque shared path along Tuggerah lake towards Chittaway, passing the long jetty at Long Jetty, before returning for morning tea at The Entrance.

The 45km Loop of the Lake Ride is also perfect for riders of all ages who are able to keep up a slightly faster pace of 15-25km an hour. This ride starts at The Entrance (Picnic Point Reserve) and loops around Tuggerah Lake anticlockwise, before heading back to The Entrance for morning tea. This ride is mostly on road shoulders, with some fast sections where riders can stretch their legs, and some shared paths where the pace is kept slow so we can safely “share the path”.

The 80km Challenge Ride is perfect for more experienced riders who are comfortable cycling on the road/road shoulder with some fast passing traffic in sections, with an average pace of 25-30km an hour.  This ride starts at The Entrance (Picnic Point Reserve), heading out to climb a few small hills and a ride along some fast sections where you can stretch your legs before returning to The Entrance.

The Gear up Girl Central Coast ride is for recreational cyclists and is about participation. It isn’t a race.

You’ll find other great rides, like Gear up Girl Central Coast, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

Gear up Girl Central Coast is an opportunity for regional women to get out there and ride their bikes together!

The Cycle of Giving is QLD’s premier annual cycling event to raise money for organ transplant research.

The Cycle of Giving is a charity event along the Brisbane coastline for riders of all abilities to raise money for organ transplant research. It hopes to raise over $250,000 to fund life-saving and life-changing research supported by The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation.

The Cycle of Giving, starts and finishes at James Drysdale Recreation Reserve in Bunya, about 18km north of the Brisbane CBD. You’ll find four rides over three routes to suit cyclists of all abilities: 10km, 20km, 60km and 100km. 

The 10 and 20 km route should cater for all different levels of rider, as well as children and families with an out and back route. The 60km and 100km route is for those wanting to go the extra mile. For it, you will head out past the descent and the undulations along Albany Creek past Warner heading near to Petrie. This is where the 60km riders turn east and head towards the beach at Shorncliffe Pier. Meanwhile, the 100km riders will continue north along the inland turning up to Burpengary, and then turning east toward the coast through Deception Bay,  Scarborough and Redcliffe. Then heading south along the coast to Shorncliffe Pier. The 100km and 60km riders will then join forces and turn at Shorncliffe Pier to head back inland towards Bunya. Over the 100km distance, the elevation is very gentle with about 650 m of elevation with a final climb up to the finish at Bunya. You’ll find a flatter course than most other events and the whole day is family friendly. 

Bunya is about 20 km northwest of the Brisbane CBD and about 25 km from the Brisbane Airport. It is easily accessible by train and bus, as well as by car (with limited parking available at the event). Which is about a 30 min trip.

You’ll find other great rides, like the Cycle of Giving, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

The Cycle of Giving is QLD’s premier annual cycling event to raise money for organ transplant research.

Peaks Challenge Falls Creek is an iconic ride that has the reputation of being one of the toughest rides in Australia.

The Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, or 3 Peaks, is an iconic ride that has the reputation of being one of Australia’s toughest events with 4000+m to climb over 235km with a 13 hour deadline.

This is the iconic ironman or (ironwoman)  ride that is more than a challenge. Don’t be put off by the distance, as it can be achieved. The elevation gain is daunting and can be overcome. Together it becomes an epic day in the saddle and a true bucket list item that other riders will ‘bow in your direction at’ for having finished within the time limit. It’s a true test of mind over matter.

So what is Peaks Challenge Falls Creek? Basically it is a 235km ride from Falls Creek, via Tawonga Gap (climb 1), Mount Hotham (climb 2), Omeo (sneaky climb, no number) and then WTF to the Back of Falls (climb 3). The terrain on the climbs is spectacular, with the grey burnt out trees and regrowth on Hotham and Falls Creek seeming surreal when compared to the green forests of the Tawonga Gap.

If you get the chance to stay at Falls creek then the expense is rewarded by having easy access to the event village and the riders briefing on the Saturday evening. As the event starts up at Falls Creek at around 7am with a traffic curfew starting at 5am from Bright, you’ll need to get up early to get to the start location on time. I  booked my accommodation early through Airbnb and found something at a good price right in the centre of town.

The first step, is a 35km descent off the Mountain from Falls Creek, heading down towards Tawonga. Getting off the Mountain is the most important thing to achieve, as all the other riders are still with you at this point. Tick, down safe. Then it is time to warm up and get those legs moving.

This is not a ride that you can just turn up and do, without some preparation and training. Take the time over the summer months to build your strength and endurance. Make sure that some love is shown to the two-wheeled steed that will transport you. And make sure beforehand that your bike has had a full service, not just a wipe down with a rag and a bit of oil slapped on the chain.

The result will be an exciting challenge of self-inflicted pain with an amasing sense of achievement.

The Peaks Challenge Falls Creek is a true bucket list ride. Or for some, it’s an event that they keep going back to. Ask me about this event over a coffee and I’ll need an insulated cup, as the beverage will go cold.

The weather in Falls Creek can be quite variable,  so pack everything! Being in March, the weather will be cool upon the mountains but will be warm on the plains . The event starts at daybreak so expect it to be cold (0-10 degrees), with possible drizzle and maybe even some snow. Once you’ re down the mountain and at the plains near Bright and then through Dinner Plains and through to Omeo, it will start to warm up with  temperatures 10 to 15 degrees higher than the maximum upon the mountains.  This can range anywhere from between 20-40 degrees. Plus being in the mountains,  the wind can start at any time along with the possibility of rain or drizzle. Just make sure to layer up, so you can then layer off.

Falls Creek, which is in the Snowy Mountains, a 4-5 hr drive from Melbourne. Make a real trip out of this event and enjoy the region. If you’re up for it, try Mt Buffalo as a recovery ride or stop at Bright or other towns. This is what memories are made of and makes for good stories that can be told later. My tip would be that whilst in Bright, is to grab all your provisions and supplies before heading to your accommodation near Falls Creek, as the prices escalate with the increase in elevation. The accommodation choices are very limited at Falls Creek so some riders will stay in Bright or Mount Beauty or around Tawonga.  Bearing in mind that the road will be closed on the ride morning from a very early start with a road closures (5 a.m. I think).

 This is an iconic ride. Or what you would call ‘A hard day at the office’! It is definately a ride that I would love to repeat.

You’ll find other great rides, like the Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

Peaks Challenge Falls Creek is an iconic ride that has the reputation of being one of the toughest rides in Australia.

Join Revolve 24 Australia at the Bend Motorsport Park for a weekend of endurance cycling.

Enjoy a weekend of endurance cycling with Revolve24 Australia at the Bend Motorsport Park near Adelaide.

The Revolve24 is an endurance event over 24 hours (hence the name). This event is on a closed 4.95km with 55.3m elevation gain on the circuit at the Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia.  This is the same track that the V8’s use and is supersmooth. The Bend is a world class development that is touted as being “near” Adelaide.  Their definition of “near” is 107km from the Adelaide CBD. So you will need to drive as there is no public transport. Stuart O’Grady,  formula winner of the Perry Roubaix and legend within the cycling fraternity, has been appointed as the Race Director for the Bend Endurance Challenge.

In 2019, the Bend Endurance Challenge is being held in March, unlike the previous year when it was held in January during the Tour Down Under. This made for a quite a bit of distraction during the event as riders didn’t know if they should be in Adelaide for the TDU or be down at the racetrack to do the 24-hour ride.

You can enter this challenge as a soloist or a team of 2, 4, 6 or 8 riders. All entries are open for riders 18 and above. You must be a Cycling Australia member and you can purchase a membership for just the day. You can also use this endurance event as an opportunity to raise funds for  juvenile diabetes, with a reduced  registration fee if you pledge to raise $1000 towards JDRF.

You can choose between the 6 hour challenge, a dusk till dawn 12 hour challenge, or the circuit challenge which is the 24 hour event. An added bonus for the 24-hour challenge is that it is the only event in Australasia where you can get gain qualification for the world’s toughest bicycle race, the Race Across America (RAAM).

There is also a community event, The Coorong Community Ride, that is being held on a different track, on the Saturday. This is an event for families and friends to attend, with activities being held throughout the day.

Please note that the event is not floodlit at night time, so riders at night will have to have their own lights (set to solid and not flashing).

You’ll find other cycling events, like Revolve 24 Australia Endurance Challenge (Bend Motorsport Park), in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

Join Revolve 24 Australia at the Bend Motorsport Park for a weekend of endurance cycling.

The Bathurst Cycling Classic is a premier weekend of Criterium racing, Hill Climb championships and the UCI qualified B2B Gran Fondo.

The Bathurst Cycling Classic is a series of cycling events held over days. This event has been dubbed the ‘Cycling Miracle of NSW‘ by Bicycling Australia magazine.

The event is based in the heritage town of Bathurst, about 200km or a 3 hour drive west of Sydney. Bathurst is easily accessible by plane, trains, bus and by car.

There are 3 events being held over this exciting weekend.

The Saturday events include a Criterium Race and the NSW Hill Climb Championships. The Criterium takes place in the streets of Bathurst CBD with a race around the picturesque Kings Parade and surrounding streets. The Hill Climb’s  4.1 km course starts in Harris Park and finishes in Sulman and Reid Parks, at the top of the famous Mount Panorama race track. A  very unique experience. If you wish to give the Hill Climb a crack, you will need to register for the 110km  B2B (Blaney to Bathurst) event and be a member of Cycling Australia.

The main event for the Bathurst Cycling Classic is held on Sunday, with the B2B Blayney to Bathurst.  This is a UCI Gran fFondoWorld Series event and is only one of three UCI Gran fondo races in Australia. Which means that if you want to qualify for the UCI, you can attend this event as a race and compete in your age category. You can still do this ride as a recreational cyclist, with a staggered start based on your nominated average speed.

There are 2 distances for the B2B Blayney to Bathurst: 110km and 70km. Riders on both courses will be treated to race-like conditions, with riders setting off in waves, based on estimated average speed across the fully closed road course. Whilst both rides start and finish in the same location, the two courses differ in length and difficulty.

Entry for UCI qualification is with the longer 110 km course (unless you’re an Elite Wave rider). With a 1100 metres of elevation gain, the event starts in Blayney . You’ll then head south towards Trunkey Creek, continuing north along the rolling Trunkey Road towards Georges Plain, before deviating from the short course again to take in a loop down to Rockley Mount. From here you’ll then head North to Perthville where you’ll rejoin the 70km riders before heading back to Mount Panorama.

The shorter 70 km course is a recreational ride where riders are assembled in indicative average speeds and released again. The event also starts in Blayney, heading South towards Hobbys Yard. From here the 70km rides will splinter off and take a more direct route to Bathurst through Newbridge and Perthville.

A very unique finish is the event village location at the Mount Panorama pit complex. The Event Village for the Bathurst Cycle Classic has a host of street food, and coffee, wine, craft beer and cider stalls on site is as well as live music.

If you’re concerned about how to get out there, there is a bus service transporting riders and bikes from Bathurst to Blayney in the morning and then again in the evening Bathurst to Blayney.

You’ll find other cycling events, like the Bathurst Cycling Classic, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

The Bathurst Cycling Classic is a premier weekend of Criterium racing, Hill Climb championships and the UCI qualified B2B Gran Fondo.

Join Revolve 24 Australia for the Coorong Community Ride and your chance to ride on a world-class race track!

The Coorong Community Ride by Revolve24 is a community ride that is held during the endurance cycling challenge that is being held over the same weekend at the Bend Motorsport Park near Adelaide.  The Bend is a world class development that is touted as being “near” Adelaide.  Their definition of “near” is 107km from the Adelaide CBD. So you will need to drive as there is no public transport. Stuart O’Grady,  formula winner of the Perry Roubaix and legend within the cycling fraternity, has been appointed as the Race Director for the Bend Endurance Challenge.

The Bend Endurance Challenge  is held on both the Saturday and Sunday.

This weekend is the perfect opportunity for family and friend to ride together on the world-class track of The Bend Motorsport Park’s 3.41km West Circuit. There will also be plenty of other activities on during the day. You can try to ride a Penny Farthing bike or test out an e-bike, with skills’ sessions also being run for children by  Cycling South Australia. You can even try out karting on the purpose-built Karting Circuit.

You’ll find other cycling events, like Revolve 24 Australia Coorong Community Ride, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

Join Revolve 24 Australia for the Coorong Community Ride and your chance to ride on a world-class race track!

Dare to bare all in the World Naked Bike Ride in Melbourne in a way that motorists will not miss!

The World Naked Bike Ride in Melbourne is a naked ride that is held in Melbourne, riding through the CBD and surrounding areas.

The purpose for riding naked is to highlight the visibility or the distraction of motorists, who appear to be unable to see cyclists when wearing clothing. They are also protesting against the transport powered by non-sustainable forms of energy, and promoting positive body image to one and all.

The event itself is a free event (donations welcome) and is available to all people of all ages, both young and old.  The World Naked Bike Ride is a global event with similar events happening throughout the world.

The amount of clothing that you do (or don’t wear) is up to you. You must wear a helmet, and nearly everyone wears shoes. You must also ride with some clothing to put on ‘just in case’.  The ride organisers don’t say that the event is illegal, but they also don’t say that it is legal. They say that Police have been supportive and that there have been no arrests since the ride first started in 2006.

Because of the crowds this event draws and the subsequent traffic management issues, the route is not made public to participants until the day of the ride. The ride starts and finishes at a bar in North Melbourne, near the Macaulay Train station which is on the Upfield Train line.

At this time of year, the weather in Melbourne is in the last days of Summer and early Autumn.  The temperature range from between  10 to 25 degrees, and with this event being held in the afternoon, it should be warm enough to be comfortably naked. The chance of rain is minimal and would only be a drizzle at best.

This is a unique event that is growing in popularity (and not just for cyclists but for the crowds who turn up to watch).

You’ll find other cycling events, like the World Naked Bike Ride in Melbourne, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

Dare to bare all in the World Naked Bike Ride in Melbourne in a way that motorists will not miss!

The Melbourne Below the Belt Pedalthon is your chance to pedal the Sandown Racecourse and raise money to help defeat cancers below the belt!

The Below the Belt Pedalthon Melbourne is your chance to raise money to defeat testicular, prostate, kidney and bladder cancers by riding laps around the Sandown Racecourse in Springvale Victoria. The Sandown Racecourse is about 30 km south east of Melbourne CBD and 45 km from the airport. There is also a similar ride held in Sydney – the Below the Belt Pedalthon Sydney. 

So the pedalthon is an event where you can ride around the closed circuit of the racetrack for three hours or do the one hour for the family challenge.

All funds raised (not just a small amount of them) will go towards the towards the  ANZup Cancer Trials Group Limited. This group sponsors clinical trials in cancer treatment against prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular cancers. All of which are below your belt!

The Below the Belt Pedalthon Melbourne is a day out for the whole family or your chance to get together a team of friends to ride as a group. There are two events the Open Race, where you can ride as many laps as you can in 3 hours. This includes a sprint challenge and a best-dressed award! Or you can ride for an hour with the family in the Family Challenge. You can register as an individual, team or as a family.

You’ll find a whole series of food and coffee and refreshments available, as well as entertainment at the course and a post-ride lunch and awards ceremony.

This is a great opportunity for those who wish to test themselves. Or if you are into motorsport and always wanted to ride this iconic track, then this is a fantastic opportunity to fulfil that dream.

You’ll find other cycling events, like the Melbourne Below the Belt Pedalthon, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Is this ride on your bucket list? Why not create an online Bucket List and keep track of rides you really want to do.

Enjoy!

The Melbourne Below the Belt Pedalthon is your chance to pedal the Sandown Racecourse and raise money to help defeat cancers below the belt!