Cycling in Sydney Australia
Fitz's Challenge in Canberra - 1 November
I did this last year (well 50km challenge - I was only just new to my road bike) and loved it. This year I am doing one of the other distances - not sure which yet. Anyway I remember last year a few people on this site were disappointed they did not know about it earlier so I thought I would post the recent email from the organisers in time for some last minute training for those of you interested:)
If you have ever ridden out the back of Canberra in the Brindabella area you will know this is seriously undulating! So if you like a hilly challenge - this is for you. You will of course also get to see some lovely scenery;)
http://www.ocf-fitz.com/
Fitz’s Challenge – 1 November 2009 (the Sunday before Melbourne Cup day)
Register now to get your discount (25% to 33% for Pedal Power members and 17% to 25% for non-members). On-line entries close 22 October.
Details and registration available at www.pedalpower.org.au Fitz’s Challenge
The following dates should be noted:
12 October - last day to register to get your rider package posted out
14 October - rider packs posted to those registered up to 12 October (* refer to note)
22 October - online entries close and early bird discount discontinued
13 to 22 October - if registered in this period you must collect your rider pack at the start
1 November - event day and on the day entries are available (no discount), arrive early
If conditions of entry not accepted (or signed) or emergency contact not supplied, rider pack will be held for collection at the start (after signing conditions of entry and/or supply of contact details)
Four challenges – how far will you go?
Fitz’s Epic Challenge 207 km: a hill grinding odyssey (3300 m ascent)
Fitz’s Classic Challenge 165 km: a daunting challenge with plenty of climbing (2300 m ascent)
Tharwa Challenge 105 km: this one will sneak up on the complacent (1300 m ascent)
Tidbinbilla Challenge 50 km: designed specifically to challenge newcomers (800 m ascent)
Fitz’s Challenge rides are run along the same lines as an Audax Randonnee with the appropriate time limits – but are not formal Audax rides.
Fitz's Challenge has joined forces with the Audax Alpine Classic to offer riders some of the most challenging cycling experiences in Australia. Both events share the same official Charity Beneficiary OCF (the Oncology Children’s Foundation) and with the new alliance will certainly “move mountains” for OCF in their quest to eliminate childhood cancer. Use Fitz's as you first major summer event and as pre Christmas training for the Audax Alpine Classic.
You can register at the start on the day.
Help OCF move mountains. Fitz’s Challenge how far will you go? www.pedalpower.org.au
Again, prospective riders should note that this event is not a race but a personal challenge!
If you have ever ridden out the back of Canberra in the Brindabella area you will know this is seriously undulating! So if you like a hilly challenge - this is for you. You will of course also get to see some lovely scenery;)
http://www.ocf-fitz.com/
Fitz’s Challenge – 1 November 2009 (the Sunday before Melbourne Cup day)
Register now to get your discount (25% to 33% for Pedal Power members and 17% to 25% for non-members). On-line entries close 22 October.
Details and registration available at www.pedalpower.org.au Fitz’s Challenge
The following dates should be noted:
12 October - last day to register to get your rider package posted out
14 October - rider packs posted to those registered up to 12 October (* refer to note)
22 October - online entries close and early bird discount discontinued
13 to 22 October - if registered in this period you must collect your rider pack at the start
1 November - event day and on the day entries are available (no discount), arrive early
If conditions of entry not accepted (or signed) or emergency contact not supplied, rider pack will be held for collection at the start (after signing conditions of entry and/or supply of contact details)
Four challenges – how far will you go?
Fitz’s Epic Challenge 207 km: a hill grinding odyssey (3300 m ascent)
Fitz’s Classic Challenge 165 km: a daunting challenge with plenty of climbing (2300 m ascent)
Tharwa Challenge 105 km: this one will sneak up on the complacent (1300 m ascent)
Tidbinbilla Challenge 50 km: designed specifically to challenge newcomers (800 m ascent)
Fitz’s Challenge rides are run along the same lines as an Audax Randonnee with the appropriate time limits – but are not formal Audax rides.
Fitz's Challenge has joined forces with the Audax Alpine Classic to offer riders some of the most challenging cycling experiences in Australia. Both events share the same official Charity Beneficiary OCF (the Oncology Children’s Foundation) and with the new alliance will certainly “move mountains” for OCF in their quest to eliminate childhood cancer. Use Fitz's as you first major summer event and as pre Christmas training for the Audax Alpine Classic.
You can register at the start on the day.
Help OCF move mountains. Fitz’s Challenge how far will you go? www.pedalpower.org.au
Again, prospective riders should note that this event is not a race but a personal challenge!
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Neil Alexander on -
Use Fitz's as ... pre Christmas training for the Audax Alpine Classic
150 km of Fitz's is harder than 200 km of the AAC.
Shudder.
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Permalink Reply by naomi on -
Yep the young fit guys I went with last year who had been training heavily for a Dolomite's tour had extremely beaten faces after the 165km:)
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Permalink Reply by Neil Alexander on
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In fact, I think I would rather do the Alpine Classic Extreme (250km) than do Fitz's again.
Of course I may just be too scared to roll down Fitz's Hill at in-excess-of 90km/h worrying that I am about to crash because I don't look like taking the bend...
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Permalink Reply by ♫ Kylie on -
Oooooh......!
And from there I could ride on to Melbourne to catch my plane to Japan....hmmm...
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Permalink Reply by Michael O' on -
Hmmm... I came back from the Alps in a mega-fit state....
... and I've been sitting on the couch eating biscuits ever since ...
Aww, maybe sign up for the Classic.
How bad can it be...
Neil?
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Permalink Reply by Neil Alexander on
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It can be as bad as you want (sub 7 hours for a mountainous 200km) or a nice day out in the country (13.5 hour time limit). Take your pick.
But Fitz's is tooooo hard. Its only saving grace is that it is not so far away.
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Permalink Reply by ♫ Kylie on
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Ohboyohboyohboy let's do it come onnnnnnn let's do it!!!!!
I am thinking 105km, or if I smashed out the hill training between now and then mayyybe the 165km. Who's with me??
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Permalink Reply by Neil Alexander on
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Wooooooooh
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Permalink Reply by ♫ Kylie on
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It's on the cards don't you worry! In the next two weeks I reckon. Still in?
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Permalink Reply by Neil Alexander on
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Oh yeah!
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Permalink Reply by ♫ Kylie on
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Ahem. So. Who's in?
We have only a few days left to register if we want early bird discount and stuff posted!
Come onnnnnnnnnn have a crack :-)
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