Overview | Newcrest Orange Challenge

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Choose your challenge

Newcrest Orange Challenge is a true Spring Classic. The car-free country roads are punctuated with pinchy climbs, rolling hills and challenging road surfaces that make the event no mean feat. Your efforts on the bike will be rewarded with sweeping views of the beautiful region. Not to mention the crisp beverage waiting for you at the finish line.

Full on-route support

Bicycle Network will be by your side the entire way with full on-route support including; rest stops, nutrition & hydration, medical and mechanical. We’ll take care of everything, so all you have to do is ride.

“A demanding yet highly achievable route and the promise of sampling some of the country’s top drops? We couldn’t resist taking a better look.” Cyclist Magazine

A hidden NSW cycling gem

Discover Orange

Orange is a hidden gem, tucked between the rolling hills, beautiful vineyards, open roads and picturesque open plains of New South Wales’ Central West tablelands.

From getting there to extending your stay, we’ve got everything you need to know about Orange and the surrounding region. You can also check out visitorange.com.au.

It’s time for you to discover what you’ve been missing.

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Look the goods

2021 event jersey

Taking inspiration from the classics of years gone by, the 2021 Newcrest Orange Challenge event jersey—courtesy of our good friends at HUB cycling—looks the goods, feels great and is a perfect addition to the cycling wardrobe.

Sign up with an early bird entry to receive a free jersey for your ride.*

Plus, be sure to check out our full range of 2021 merchandise including; bib knicks, sleeves, caps, gilets and socks when you enter.

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*Don’t forget to find your fit with the Men’s size chart and Women’s size chart before completing an entry.

What’s included?

Early bird jersey*

Valet service

Mechanical support

Medical support

Nutrition & hyrdration

Post-ride beverage

Professional photography

Road closures

$2000 prize pool!

Prologue in the park

Fancy yourself at a little dash?

‘Prologue in the park’ is a short sprint course where riders tackle an individual time trial with a chance to take home bragging rights and a little extra pocket money – with $1000 cash up for grabs!

Will you be taking home the chocolates in 2021?

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