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Classic Challenge 165 km


This is a daunting ride with enough hill climbing to give even the most seasoned rider a reason for pause.
Start 07:00 for 07:30 with an 11 hour time limit

The Route

Starts at the Stromlo Forest Park (CP1) and turns right onto Uriarra Road and then right onto Cotter Road (past CP6 at Brindabella Road) to Cotter Reserve, along Paddys River Road and Tidbinbilla Road to Tharwa Village (CP2) and then via Naas Road to Rendezvous Creek 31 km south of Tharwa (CP3).  Then turn around and return to Cotter Reserve. Next turn left into Brindabella Road (CP6) and up Mt MacDonald and then turn right into Uriarra Road and across the crossing to the finish at Stromlo Forest Park (CP1).

The Profile

2300+ m ascent (that is from the sea to top of Mt Kosciuszko and then a bit) -- a daunting challenge with plenty of climbing

The Logistics

  • Be at the start area by 7:00 am for 7:30 am start
  • Target time under 11 hours - latest finish 18:30
  • Start and finish are at the Stromlo Forest Park facilities on the edge of Canberra
  • Water will be available at the start/finish point, at all on course check points and at the top of Fitz’s Hill.
  • Snack food will be available free of charge to participants at all on course check points (except Tharwa, where it can be purchased) and at the top of Fitz’s Hill.
  • Food including breakfast, sandwiches and BBQ will be available for purchase at the start/finish.

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