Melbourne Cup Alpine Challenge (VIC) – 3 to 6 Nov 2012
January 23, 2012 in 2012, Rides, Victoria
4 days, 460km, 6000m climbing!
Conquer Falls Creek, Dinner Plain, Mt Hotham and Mt Buffalo and possibly win a trip for 2 to the Tour de France.
A brand new ride for 2012.
ITINERARY:
Day 1 Sat 3 Nov: Wangaratta – Beechworth – Yackandandah – Mt Beauty; 122km, 1000m gain
Day 2 Sun 4 Nov: Mt Beauty – Falls Creek – Anglers Rest – Omeo; 104km, 1900m gain
Day 3 Mon 5 Nov: Omeo – Mt Hotham – Harrietville – Bright; 111km, 1700m gain
Day 4 Tue 6 Nov: Bright – Mt Buffalo – Myrtleford – Milawa – Wangaratta; 134km, 1300m gain
COMMENTS:
I’m really excited about this ride. I drove the route in January, and can advise that it passes through some beautiful country. The climbs are long and challenging and will require focussed training, but they aren’t ridiculous. I think being able to back up each day is where some of the challenge will be, and training for this aspect of the ride will be rewarded.
Each day is about half a Tour de France mountain stage.
$1,000 (4 days at $250) fully Tax Deductible
To register an interest in this ride and for more information, contact:
Steve Cranney
p: 03 9877 9277
e: steve.cranney(at)biblesociety.org.au



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