Peaks Challenge Falls Creek
Formulated by HPTEK
Training Programs
Our tailored 16-week training programs are created by Dr. Stephen Lane from HPTek and kick-off on Monday 22 November 2021. Mark the date in your calendar and start getting some climbs in the legs!
Stephen is an 8 hour wave leader for Team Bicycle Network and is dedicated to helping you reach your goals – whether that’s completing your first Peaks Challenge or going faster than before.
tRAINING PROGRAMS
Training rides
Team Bicycle Network are not just your domestiques on event day. They put in time and effort during their training to help you keep your preparation on track.
Regular training rides will be scheduled from November – March.
Don’t forget to join the Bicycle Network strava club so you’re the first to hear when new training ride dates are released.
GO TO STRAVAUpcoming rides
Sun 12 Dec | Sydney Gorges Loop | 114km (NSW)
Start time
7:00am rollout (please arrive 15 minutes early for briefing)
Ride leader
Ben Gove
Meet up spot
Hornsby Station (north side)
Route
114km / 1,935m elevation – View route
Pace
- 12 hour (approx. 22 km/h) – no drop
Notes
Riders can tackle climbs at their own pace, with regroup points after significant climbs.
Riders should be comfortable sharing the road with other riders and vehicles. Please bring your own spares/tools for fixing flats, two bidons of water, nutrition and sunscreen. If you are unable to complete the training ride please have Plan B (friend or family member to come and collect you).
Please note, this is a free training ride but registration is essential to ensure ride leaders are aware of expected numbers.
Register nowSun 12 Dec | Wildwood double | 96km (VIC)
Start time
7:00am rollout (please arrive 15 minutes early for briefing)
Ride leader
Richard Cross
Meet up spot
Ray’s Bicycle Centre – 378 Keilor Rd, Niddrie
Route
95.75km / 1,010m elevation – View route
Pace
- 11–12 hour (approx. 25 km/h) – no drop
Notes
This will be an out and back course, with a double loop (clockwise first then anticlockwise). There will also be an opportunity to do a single loop (64km) for those with time constraints. Post-ride coffee at Strudel’s Cafe.
Riders can tackle climbs at their own pace, with regroup points after significant climbs.
Riders should be comfortable sharing the road with other riders and vehicles. Please bring your own spares/tools for fixing flats, two bidons of water, nutrition and sunscreen. If you are unable to complete the training ride please have Plan B (friend or family member to come and collect you).
Please note, this is a free training ride but registration is essential to ensure ride leaders are aware of expected numbers.
Register nowSun 19 Dec | Mt Macedon north | Hill repeats (VIC)
Start time
7:30am rollout (please arrive 15 minutes early for briefing)
Ride leader
Shel Hyde and Fats Tajbhai
Meet up spot
Woodend Children’s Park – 12 Nicholson St, Woodend
Route
14km / 340m elevation (per lap) – View route
Estimated ride time
- Approx. 3 hours at your own pace
Notes
This is a hill repeats ride and a great option for those who are unsure of their pacing for the event. We will all roll out together from Woodend Children’s Park ( please park at the meeting point, NOT close to High Street as parks are limited).
We will ride repeats of the climb for 3 hours and riders can complete as many laps as possible in that time. We will regroup at the bottom of Mt Macedon (North) before rolling back to Woodend together.
Riders should be comfortable sharing the road with other riders and vehicles. Please bring your own spares/tools for fixing flats, two bidons of water, nutrition and sunscreen. If you are unable to complete the training ride please have Plan B (friend or family member to come and collect you).
Please note, this is a free training ride but registration is essential to ensure ride leaders are aware of expected numbers.
Register nowSun 23 Jan | Dandenongs Crucifix | 71km (VIC)
Start time
6:30am rollout (please arrive 15 minutes early for briefing)
Ride leader
Geoff White
Meet up spot
Upper Ferntree Gully train station car park (near turn off to 1,000 Steps and Devil’s Elbow)
Route
71km / 2,033m elevation – View route
Pace
- 11 hour (approx. 25 km/h)
Notes
Riders can tackle climbs at their own pace, with regroup points after significant climbs.
Riders should be comfortable sharing the road with other riders and vehicles. Please bring your own spares/tools for fixing flats, two bidons of water, nutrition and sunscreen. If you are unable to complete the training ride please have Plan B (friend or family member to come and collect you).
Please note, this is a free training ride but registration is essential to ensure ride leaders are aware of expected numbers.
Save the date! Registrations will open approx. two weeks before the ride.
Sun 30 Jan | Wildwood double | 96km (VIC)
Start time
7:00am rollout (please arrive 15 minutes early for briefing)
Ride leader
Richard Cross
Meet up spot
Ray’s Bicycle Centre – 378 Keilor Rd, Niddrie
Route
95.75km / 1,010m elevation – View route
Pace
- 11–12 hour (approx. 25 km/h) – no drop
Notes
This will be an out and back course, with a double loop (clockwise first then anticlockwise). There will also be an opportunity to do a single loop (64km) for those with time constraints. Post-ride coffee at Strudel’s Cafe.
Riders can tackle climbs at their own pace, with regroup points after significant climbs.
Riders should be comfortable sharing the road with other riders and vehicles. Please bring your own spares/tools for fixing flats, two bidons of water, nutrition and sunscreen. If you are unable to complete the training ride please have Plan B (friend or family member to come and collect you).
Please note, this is a free training ride but registration is essential to ensure ride leaders are aware of expected numbers.
Save the date! Registrations will open approx. two weeks before the ride.
Sun 30 Jan | Otways Gravel | 96km (VIC)
Start time
7:00am rollout (please arrive 15 minutes early for briefing)
Ride leader
Kate Kellett
Meet up spot
Aireys Pub, 45 Great Ocean Rd, Aireys Inlet
Route
96km / 2,000m elevation – View route
Pace
- 10 hour (approx. 23 km/h)
Notes
This ride is suitable for gravel bikes only. There will be break for food and drinks at The Store, Deans Marsh (60km into the ride).
Riders can tackle climbs at their own pace, with regroup points after significant climbs.
Riders should be comfortable sharing the road with other riders and vehicles. Please bring your own spares/tools for fixing flats, two bidons of water, nutrition and sunscreen. If you are unable to complete the training ride please have Plan B (friend or family member to come and collect you).
Please note, this is a free training ride but registration is essential to ensure ride leaders are aware of expected numbers.
Save the date! Registrations will open approx. two weeks before the ride.
Sun 6 Feb | Neerim South – Mt Baw Baw (return) | 132km (VIC)
Start time
7:00am rollout (please arrive 15 minutes early for briefing)
Ride leader
Justin Benson
Meet up spot
Neerim South Recreation Reserve car park
Route
132km / 3,313m elevation – View route
Pace
- 11 hour (approx. 25 km/h)
Notes
Departure from the car park at the Neerim South Recreation Reserve on Neerim E Road, near the junction with Main Neerim Road/C425.
Riders can tackle climbs at their own pace, with regroup points after significant climbs.
Riders should be comfortable sharing the road with other riders and vehicles. Please bring your own spares/tools for fixing flats, two bidons of water, nutrition and sunscreen. If you are unable to complete the training ride please have Plan B (friend or family member to come and collect you).
Please note, this is a free training ride but registration is essential to ensure ride leaders are aware of expected numbers.
Save the date! Registrations will open approx. two weeks before the ride.
Sat 12 Feb | Mt Macedon double trouble | 86km (VIC)
Start time
7:00am rollout (please arrive 15 minutes early for briefing)
Ride leader
Shel Hyde and Fats Tajbhai
Meet up spot
Centennial Park – 426 Mount Macedon Rd
Route
86km / 1963m elevation (per lap) – View route
Pace
- 11–12 hour (approx. 25 km/h)
Notes
The route includes two climbs of the south side of Mt Macedon (aka the steep side! It’s a challenge…). We’ll head up to the Memorial Cross and also climb the “friendlier” North side once. Post-ride coffee and chats at Trading Post cafe.
Riders should be comfortable sharing the road with other riders and vehicles. Please bring your own spares/tools for fixing flats, two bidons of water, nutrition and sunscreen. If you are unable to complete the training ride please have Plan B (friend or family member to come and collect you).
Please note, this is a free training ride but registration is essential to ensure ride leaders are aware of expected numbers.
Save the date! Registrations will open approx. two weeks before the ride.
Sun 20 Feb | 3 Peaks for 3 Peaks | 175km (VIC)
Start time
6:30am rollout (please arrive 15 minutes early for briefing)
Ride leader
Justin Benson
Meet up spot
Warburton Recreation Reserve car park
Route
175km / 4,066m elevation – View route
Pace
- 11 hour (approx. 25 km/h)
Notes
Riders can tackle climbs at their own pace, with regroup points after significant climbs.
Riders should be comfortable sharing the road with other riders and vehicles. Please bring your own spares/tools for fixing flats, two bidons of water, nutrition and sunscreen. If you are unable to complete the training ride please have Plan B (friend or family member to come and collect you).
Please note, this is a free training ride but registration is essential to ensure ride leaders are aware of expected numbers.
Save the date! Registrations will open approx. two weeks before the ride.
Sun 27 Feb | Kinglake blue socks ride | Hill repeats (VIC)
Start time
7:30am rollout (please arrive 15 minutes early for briefing)
Ride leader
James Garriock
Meet up spot
Corner School Rd and Caledonia Rd, St Andrews
Route
7km / 350m elevation (per climb) – View route
Pace
- 9 hour (approx. 25 km/h)
Notes
The aim of the game is for everyone following Dr. Stephen Lane’s training program to do as many repeats of the Kinglake hill as they can (ride leaders will be aiming for four). Ride at their own pace and encourage all the others on the hill.
Why are we calling it a blue sock ride? Well that’s because everyone will be wearing their Bicycle Network cyan socks grab a pair from Bicycle Network if you don’t have some in the drawer already. When we see people in their blue socks on the hill we will be able to encourage them.
Riders should be comfortable sharing the road with other riders and vehicles. Please bring your own spares/tools for fixing flats, two bidons of water, nutrition and sunscreen. If you are unable to complete the training ride please have Plan B (friend or family member to come and collect you).
Please note, this is a free training ride but registration is essential to ensure ride leaders are aware of expected numbers.
Save the date! Registrations will open approx. two weeks before the ride.
*Before registering for a training ride, please ensure you read and adhere to our training ride terms and conditions
Are you covered when you ride?
Our training rides are open to anyone in the bike riding community. We encourage any new riders to join as a Bicycle Network member to ensure they are covered with bike riding insurance while also helping us improve bike riding conditions for everyone.
4 Feb – 6 Feb 2022
Training camp
Join the ultimate training weekend from Friday 4 February – Sunday 6 February 2022 with hands on learning from our experienced wave leaders.
You’ll gain valuable tips and tricks, feel confident in your ability and lay the foundations to achieve your goals at Peaks Challenge 2022.
Spots are capped at 60 guests!
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Towards 50/50
Women's Community
At Bicycle Network, we’re committed to getting more women riding and addressing the gender imbalance in bike riding. In the lead up to Peaks Challenge 2022 we will have tailored events and support for women who are keen to have a crack at the event but are not sure where to start, or women who are looking for like-minded riders.
Pre-event info session (online)
Thinking of taking on Peaks Challenge Falls Creek?
Watch our latest video from Women’s Community info night where Team Bicycle Network’s female wave leaders talk about the ride and answer questions on how to prepare and what to expect as well as navigating around the barriers of COVID-19.
Subscribe below to stay stay up to date with what we have happening with our Women’s Community and Peaks Challenge!
SubscribePair up for Peaks
We all know that Peaks Challenge Falls Creek can be a daunting yet rewarding experience.
We’re trying to make it easier to pair up and share the experience with someone else looking to take on the challenge who is in a similar boat; be it training, car pooling, splitting accommodation, or sharing tips and tricks!
Simply join the “Bicycle Network Women’s Community” Facebook group and create a post using the hashtag #pairupforpeaks. You can also search the hashtag #pairupforpeaks in the group to find previous posts and connect with other women taking part in the event.
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Blog
Are you ready to tackle Peaks Challenge?
Not sure if you're ready to tackle Peaks Challenge? We chatted to 12 hour wave leader Crossy about his motivation and what keeps him coming back for more.
With the uncertainty of COVID-19 meaning less time on the bike and wavering motivation, here are Stephen Lane's tips to get your training back on track.
A group of riders from our Women's Community recently caught up for a good old fashion descending skills session. Check out the key takeaways for going downhill at Peaks.
Special thanks to Winners
Event nutrition
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Event hydration
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Join the club
Bicycle Network’s Strava club has a whole host of like-minded athletes and regular training rides. Join the club and stay tuned for local training rides in the lead up to events near you.
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Team Bicycle Network
At Peaks Challenge we don’t just provide you with food and water. We have a full team dedicated to setting the pace, rhythm and the attitude that’s required for a good day in the saddle.
You can expect lots of encouragement, support and help with pace setting from Team Bicycle Network.
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