Month: April 2019

L’Etape Australia

Post author By claire
Post date April 17, 2019

L’Étape Australia by Le Tour de France is a cycling event run under professional race conditions for amateurs. Closed roads, a challenging route, a Sprint and a King of the Mountain section with riders competing for the famous Yellow, Green, Polka Dot and White Jerseys.

Each December from 2016 onwards, L’Étape Australia will provide the closest experience an amateur rider can get to competing in the Tour de France with fully closed roads in the mountainous landscape of the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales.

L’Étape Australia will provide a new dimension to the Australian cycle calendar; replicating L’Étape du Tour in format, look and feel and proving a weekend in which riders and supporters can immerse themselves in the heady atmosphere of the Tour de France.

The two routes (the Race and the Ride) ensure L’Étape Australia will satisfy both the most competitive rider and the rider who wishes to participate, albeit competitively and over a challenging route, but not necessarily to push relentlessly for the Yellow jersey.

The social, celebratory and administrative heart of the event will be at L’Étape Australia Village which will be encamped on the banks of Lake Jindabyne.

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Snowy Mountains, NSW, AU

When:

29-30 November 2019

Distance:

108km & 170km

Cost:

$275-$360

Terrain:

Challenging

Australia New South Wales

Sydney to Gong Ride

Post author By claire
Post date April 17, 2019

Cycle 90km from Sydney to Wollongong – The MS Sydney to the Gong Ride is a special part of Sydney’s cycling heritage and the best organised, most respected and spectacular one day community cycle in Australia. Since 1980, hundreds of thousands of cyclists have hit the road to Wollongong and raised over $20 million dollars to support people with MS.

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Sydney, NSW, AU

When:

3 November 2019

Distance:

58km & 82km

Cost:

$55-$130

Terrain:

Moderate

“Liv Cycling Sydney” a victory salute!

Did you know our oldest rider this year is 78 and he’s not alone! We have 34 riders in their 70’s riding to the Gong this year! Age isn’t stopping these champions, what’s stopping you? Sydney to Gong Nov3 :1

Australia Classic Fondo New South Wales

Bowral Classic

Post author By claire
Post date April 17, 2019

The award-winning Bowral Classic is back for 2019! Are you up for the challenge of riding the ultimate Gran Fondo event?

Following two Australian Event Awards; ‘Best New Event’ and ‘Best Community Event’, as well as being awarded ‘Event of the Year’ at the Australian Magazine Awards, the Bowral Classic will return for its third year to the pristine Southern Highlands.

Bigger and better, the 2019 Bowral Classic will feature new and improved courses centred around Bowral, and some Saturday afternoon events.

Make your choice from three courses: The Maxi Classic, a challenging 160km ride through some of the most breathtaking scenery you can experience on two wheels. There’s also The Challenge Classic; a 120km option for those with less time on their hands, or distance in their legs. For a cruisier and casual experience, The Social Classic is a 45km ride through the most stunning areas of the Southern Highlands, with the opportunity to stop in a local wineries and cafes along the way.

To date, the Bowral Classic series has raised over $250,000 for various charities via our ‘Choose Your Charity’ option. We aim to add to this total in 2018, helping to change the lives of many Australians.

Type:

Recreational

Where:

Bowral, NSW, AU

When:

20 October 2019

Distance:

45km, 120km, 160km

Cost:

$70 – $180

Terrain:

Some hills, Scenic

Australia Queensland

Brissie to the Bay

Post author By claire
Post date April 16, 2019

As the sun rises on Sunday 16 June, thousands of riders will be slipping into their lycra and costumes of all sorts to take part in the 28^th MS Brissie to the Bay bike ride to fight multiple sclerosis (MS).

You can join the challenge by riding one of our four distances. There is the family friendly 10km around the Brisbane Riverside, the scenic 25km ride to Balmoral, the classic 50km to Wynnum, and the 100km ride to Wellington Point and Cleveland.

The MS Brissie to the Bay bike ride is more than just a fun day out on the bike, it is an opportunity to join the MS community with fellow riders, friends and family, together aiming to raise a sensational $1.3 million to support people living with MS. MS is the most common incurable chronic neurological condition affecting young adults in Australia, with over 3,700 living with MS in Queensland alone.

For the past 60 years, MS Queensland has provided care and support to those living with MS, and more recently, other chronic, progressive neurological diseases.

Funds raised through the MS Brissie to the Bay bike ride helps ensure no one faces MS alone.

So jump on your wheels of choice; bicycle, tricycle, tandem bike and join us in the Ride to Fight MS.

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

South Brisbane, QLD, AU

When:

16 June 2019

Distance:

10km, 25km, 50km, 100km

Cost:

$200 minimum fundraising

Terrain:

Easy to Challenging

Australia New South Wales Ride Rotary

Loop the Lake

Post author By claire
Post date April 4, 2019

Loop the Lake is a Charity Fun ride around Lake Macquarie with the Rotary Club of Warners Bay, that is made for various skill levels. Participants travel around 85km – 90km starting from Speers point and looping the Lake Macquarie region and finishing back in Speers Point park.

Type:

Open Recreational

Where:

Lake Macquarie, NSW, AU

When:

8 March 2020

Distance:

13km, 55km, 90km

Cost:

$60

Terrain:

Flat to Hilly

Australia New South Wales

Ride for a Reason

Post author By claire
Post date April 4, 2019

Ride for a Reason

One of the best charity rides in Sydney, Sydney CC’s Ride for a Reason (R4R) is this year on Saturday 14 October 2017.

This is our 11th year, and after 10 years of doing our epic 165k ride from Sydney to Bowral supporting the Tulip Time Festival, we are taking on a refreshing new challenge to start and finish in Sydney. The ride remains spectacular and super challenging, and we are still planning to raise lots of dollars for our chosen charity – the amazing Freedom Wheels, which enable kids who may not be able to walk to ride!

Type:

Experience Recreational

Where:

Sydney, NSW, AU

When:

2019 date not yet available

Distance:

175km

Cost:

$tba

Terrain:

Challenging

Australia New South Wales

Lung Foundation – Cycle Challenge

Post author By claire
Post date April 4, 2019

Lung Foundation Australia is calling on groups of friends and colleagues to help raise much needed funding for lung disease research by registering for our Corporate Cycle Challenge.

Teams of 5 are encouraged to sign-up for the unique 4 hour cycle challenge and to raise as much funds as they can by encouraging friends, family and colleagues to sponsor their team.

Everyone who registers will be raising funds for research that will help improve the lives of the 1 in 4 Australians currently living with a lung disease.

A one of a kind team cycling challenge, riding to blow lung disease away!

Type:

Team Event

Where:

Penrith, NSW, AU

When:

2019 tba

Distance:

4 hr Challenge

Cost:

$100 per rider, $500 team of 5 (ex GST)

Terrain:

Easy to Challenging

Visitor Centre

Location Map

Australia New South Wales zoo2zoo

zoo2zoo Sydney to Dubbo

Post author By claire
Post date April 4, 2019

Zoo2Zoo – the Sydney Zoo2Zoo is a 3 day ride from Sydney’s Taronga Zoo to Dubbo’s Taronga Western Plains Zoo, it will be the 12th time the ride has taken place originating in 2006. If you love the idea of riding your bike through some of the countries best scenery, whilst raising funds, awareness and support for the Black Dog Institute then we would love you to come along and participate in a safe and enjoyable ride.

Type:

3 Day Tour

Where:

Sydney – Dubbo, NSW, AU

When:

17-20 October 2019

Distance:

47km

Cost:

$500

Terrain:

Challenging

Australia New South Wales

Tour de Cowra

Post author By claire
Post date April 4, 2019

Bike North’s annual Easter Cycle Festival is once again heading to Cowra with various rides from 56 km to 200km exploring nearby towns and local points of interest.

Type:

Recreational

Where:

Cowra, NSW, AU

When:

19-22 April 2019

Distance:

45km – 125km/day

Cost:

$6/$11

Terrain:

Flat to hilly

Australia New South Wales

Newcrest Orange Challenge

Post author By claire
Post date April 4, 2019

The Newcrest Orange Challenge is no easy cycle. There are no shortcuts. The quiet and car-free country roads are punctuated with sharp, tough climbs, never ending hills and challenging road surfaces that will put all of your training to the test. But that won’t stop you from cracking a smile…

Bicycle Network will be by your side the entire way with full on-route support, including food and rest stops. We’ll take care of everything, so that all you have to do is ride and soak up the beautiful NSW countryside.

With a new event site in the heart of Orange and special family-friendly activities over the weekend, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, both on and off the bike.

Type:

Recreational

Where:

Orange, NSW, AU

When:

29 March 2020

Distance:

70km, 100km, 170km

Cost:

$109, 139, $205

Terrain:

Challenging