Peaks Challenge Falls Creek
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Training Programs
Our Peaks Challenge Falls Creek specific training programs are created by Dr. Stephen Lane from HPTek and 8 hour wave leader for Team Bicycle Network. The three programs are based on your expected volume of training (hours of training per week), so choose one that fits you.
Stephen will share fortnightly videos to run through the upcoming elements of the training programs and give you a better understanding of what is needed to achieve your goal. We’ll also host upcoming Facebook Live streams on our Facebook event page so be sure to hit ‘going’ and keep up to date.
Training programsTeam Bicycle Network
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. Stay tuned for upcoming training rides near you led by the team.
In the mean time, join the Bicycle Network strava club so you’re the first to hear when training rides kick off.
GO TO STRAVAUpcoming rides...
Saturday 17 November - Bright to Mt Hotham (return) - 112km (VIC)
Time
8:00am rollout (please arrive at least 5 mins early for briefing)
Ride leaders
Erin Ferguson (Peaks Challenge ambassador)
Meeting location
Reed and Co Distillery – 15 Wills St, Bright VIC 3741
Route
Bright to Mt Hotham (return). Finishing back at Bright Brewery.
Pace
22 – 24kmh (Hotham climb and descent at riders own pace)
Notes
Group roll to Harrietville (25km) before tackling the Hotham climb at your own pace. Re group at the General Store for refills and coffee and then descend at own pace back to Harrietville.
Re-group and roll back to Bright Brewery to enjoy a well earned post ride beverage! Expect approximately 5 to 6 hours moving time in the saddle depending on rider levels.
BYO sun screen – its ferocious up the top of Hotham!
Strava routeSaturday 24 November - Tim's Adelaide special #1 - 97km (SA)
Time
08:00am (Please arrive at 07:50am for rider briefing)
Ride leaders
Timothy Klein
Meeting location
Red Berry Espresso – 2 L’Estrange St, Glenside SA 5065
Sunday 25 November - Dandenongs loop - 76km (VIC)
Time
7:00am roll out (please arrive 6:50am for briefing)
Ride leader
Bill Kontoulis
Meeting location
Bottom of 1 in 20 (The Basin car park)
Route
Dandenongs loop
Pace
12 hour (22km/h+) and 9 hour (27km/h) pace groups
Notes
Meet at bottom of the 1 in 20 (The Basin car park) at 6:50am ready to leave at 7:00am.
Training ride includes: 1 in 20, Devil’s Elbow, One Tree Hill, Perrins Creek Road, Olinda Cr, Olinda – Monbulk Rd (The Wall), Sky High, Inverness Rd and returning back to the 1 in 20 car park.
Strava eventSunday 9 December - Warburton - 116km (VIC)
Time
7:00am roll out (please arrive 6:45am for briefing)
Ride leaders
Shell Hyde and Fats Taj
Meeting location
Warburton Reserve carpark (opposite the Shell service station)
Route
Warburton – Reefton Spur – Marysville – Lake Mtn – Warburton
Pace
12 hour (22km/h+) pace
Notes
116km / 2474m climbing
Full route map TBC.
Thursday 13 December - Albert Park - Meet the team (VIC)
Time
6:00am roll out
Ride leaders
Lee Turner and Ali McCormack
Meeting location
Route
Albert Park laps
Pace
Social spin
Notes
Join the morning social ride and meet Team Bicycle Network.
Learn more and register for the ride here
Strava routeSaturday 15 December - Tim's Adelaide special #2 - 107km (SA)
Time
08:00am (Please arrive at 07:50am for rider briefing)
Ride leaders
Timothy Klein
Meeting location
Red Berry Espresso – 2 L’Estrange St, Glenside SA 5065
Sunday 16 December - Warrandyte - 112km (VIC)
Time
7:00am sharp
Ride leaders
James Garriock
Meeting location
Car park at 101 Yarra St (also known as Warrandyte Rd)
Route
Warrandyte: beechworth bakery and the butterman
Pace
8 hour (30km/h) and 9 hour (27km/h) pace groups
Notes
112km riding and 2056m of climbing
Strava eventSaturday 29 December - Adelaide Hills - Distance TBC (SA)
Time
8:00am roll out (arrive at 7:50am for briefing)
Ride leaders
Rob Burgess
Meeting location
Route
Adelaide Hills, Red Berry cafe to Lenswood & Stirling .
Pace
10 hour (25km/h) pace
Notes
Full route map TBC.
Saturday 5 January - Tim's Adelaide special #3 - 92km (SA)
Time
08:00am (Please arrive at 07:50am for rider briefing)
Ride leaders
Timothy Klein
Meeting location
Red Berry Espresso – 2 L’Estrange St, Glenside SA 5065
Sunday 6 January - The Otways, Lorne - 196km (VIC)
Time
6:15am roll out (arrive at 6:00am for briefing)
Ride leaders
Jess Douglas
Meeting location
Route
The Otways BIG loop – Lorne
Pace
12 hour (22km/h+) pace
Notes
With eight weeks to go it’s time to nail a long ride with 3 solid (10km) climbs.
Ride will be stopping at Forrest, Lavers Hill and Apollo Bay for toilet & refuel stops.
Finish time should be 8 – 10 hours dependent on abilities. This is approximately an 8 – 9 hour ride.
Strava eventSunday 13 January - Kinglake 3 ways - 101km (VIC)
Time
7:00am (please arrive 6:50am for rider briefing)
Ride leaders
Prita Jobling-Baker
Meeting location
Route
Kinglake, Glenburn, Humevale
Pace
10 hour (25km/h) pace
Notes
This is a real “rhythm” ride where we will encourage everyone to try to do the 100kms with just one very short stop at King Lake for the bathroom. Coffee post ride at A Boy Named Sue.
Strava routeSunday 20 January - Dandenongs Crusifix - 71km (VIC)
Time
6:40am roll out (arrive 6:30am for briefing)
Ride leaders
Justin Benson
Meeting location
Upper Ferntree Gully Station car park
Route
Dandenongs Cruxifix (71km / 2000m elevation)
Sunday 27 January - Wildwood double - 98km (VIC)
Time
06:40am rollout (please arrive 10 minutes early for briefing)
Ride leaders
Richard Cross
Meeting location
AvantiPlus Cycles – 378 Keilor Road Niddrie
Route
Wildwood double loop (98km riding and 1046m climbing)
Pace
11 – 12 hour pace (22 – 25km/h)
Notes
Richard Cross (aka Crossy) will lead a group ride out to Melbourne’s North West.
Please arrive at 6:30am so you’re ready to roll out at 6:40am.
Strava routeSaturday 5 January - Tim's Adelaide special #4 - 100km (SA)
Time
08:00am (Please arrive at 07:50am for rider briefing)
Ride leaders
Timothy Klein
Meeting location
Red Berry Espresso – 2 L’Estrange St, Glenside SA 5065
Sunday 3 February - Warrandyte to King Lake (return) - 90km (VIC)
Strava route
Time
7:00am (please arrive at 6:50am for briefing)
Ride leaders
James Garriock and Keith Leonard
Meeting location
Car park at 101 Yarra St (also known as Warrandyte Rd)
Route
Warrandyte – King Lake through the Yarra Valley (return)
Pace
9 hour (27km/h), 12 hour (22km/h) paces
Notes
This is a very hilly route with 2000m in only 90kms.
Sunday 10 February - Mt Baw Baw - 132km (VIC)
Strava route
Time
7:00am roll out (arrive 6:50am for briefing)
Ride leaders
Justin Benson and Kate Penglase
Meeting location
Neerim South Recreation Reserve
Route
Neerim – Mt Baw Baw (return)
Pace
9 hour 27km/h), 10 hour (25km/h), 11 hour (23km/h) and 12 hour (21km/h) pace groups.
Notes
Departing from the car park at the Neerim South Recreation Reserve on Neerim East Road (near the junction with Main Neerim Road/C425)
Sunday 17 February - Dandenongs (Ali special) - 100km+ (VIC)
Time
TBC
Ride leaders
Ali McCormack and Lee Turner
Meeting location
Corner of High Street and Glenferrie Road (Malvern)
Route
Dandenongs loop
Pace
8 hour (30km/h) and 10 hour (25km/h) pace groups.
Notes
100km+ Dandenongs loop. Full route details TBC.
Sunday 24 February - Warburton 3 ascents - 175km (VIC)
Strava route
Time
6:30am roll out (arrive 6:20am for briefing)
Ride leaders
Justin Benson
Meeting location
Warburton Reserve carpark (opposite the Shell service station)
Route
Warburton – Reefton – Marysville – Lake Mountain – Donna Buang – Warburton
Pace
9 hour (27km/h), 10 hour (25km/h), 11 hour (23km/h) and 12 hour (21km/h) pace groups.
Notes
175km riding and 4066m elevation.
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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.
TEAM PROFILES
Thursday 13 December
Meet the team
Meet Team Bicycle Network before you’re out on the road with them at Peaks Challenge Falls Creek. These legends will be putting themselves through their paces to help you prepare for your ride and get over the finish line in your goal time on event..
Join the morning social ride with leisurely Albert Park laps, before rolling into the event site for a free coffee and croissant and a chance to chat Peaks with the team.
When?
Thursday 13 December from 6:00am – 8:00am
Where?
Grand Prix Circuit start line – Albert Park
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