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Fitz's Challenge - Australia's Toughest Cycle Challenge?

It's on again - Sunday 31 October 2010 

(Sunday before Melbourne Cup)

Fitz's Challenge is Canberra’s biggest and best known long-distance one-day participation event offering you the choice of four fantastic challenges: It is not for the faint-hearted and includes some of the toughest climbs in the Canberra region.
Test your skills, fitness and endurance by taking on the Brindabella Ranges in one of 4 challenges. 2010 will be its 23nd year.
This challenge is still unique in its combination of terrain, distance and weather! 

Four Challenges to Test You

If you are looking for a physical challenge to push yourself and test your capabilities, the Fitz's Challenge is for you. Dare to cycle above your limits and achieve your personal goals. There are four challenges to suit different levels of experience and interest:

  1. FITZ'S EPIC 207 km, a hill grinding odyssey
  2. FITZ'S CLASSIC 165 km, a daunting challenge with plenty of climbing
  3. THARWA 105 km, this one will sneak up on the complacent
  4. TIDBINBILLA 50 km, designed specifically to challenge newcomers

These rides are not races or time trials. They are non-competitive long distance tours by bicycle, called 'randonnees' where you ride at your own pace to finish within the time limit. Rides are open to all reasonably fit riders.

Fitz's Epic 207 km has Audax brevet status and is a qualifying ride for those wishing to enter the Audax Alpine Classic ACE 250 km (held at Bright Vic. in January). 

READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? Register online now
Form a team for more fun
Camp at Stromlo Forest Park (start/finish)

Make tomorrow a reality for kids with cancer.

Enrich your cycling experience and ride for children with cancer by joining the fundraising team from the Oncology Children’s Foundation. Let the fighting spirit shown by children with cancer inspire you to reach new heights! Become a fundraiser and make tomorrow a reality for kids with cancer through your personal challenge.

Every year around 700 Australian children are diagnosed with cancer. 200 won’t survive.

Get involved! ‘Click here’ to sign up for a unique and rewarding experience that you will never forget.

 

Fundraise for OCF

Fitz's Epic 207 km has Audax brevet status and is a qualifying ride for those wishing to enter the Audax Alpine Classic 250 km (held at Bright Vic. in January).