Newcrest Orange Challenge
170km ride
Starting and finishing in Orange, the OG 170km route travels through Wiradjuri Country and sees you take on changing terrain and seemingly endless hills that make up the 2,200 vertical metres. This is no simple ride. With no short cuts, uneven roads and sharp climbs, you will be put to the test.
There will be cut-off points along the route, so you’ll need to keep an average pace of 22km/h to complete the ride.
It’s all worth it though, the virtually traffic-free route will have you fooled into believing that you’re riding your own European cycling adventure. A complimentary BBQ lunch will be waiting for you at the finish line!
Key details
- Distance:170km
- Elevation: 2,200m
- Departing: 7:00am, Robertson Park, Orange
- Min. avg pace: 22km/h (excl. breaks)
- Estimated ride time: 4.5 – 8 hours
88km ride
The 88km route will be a little kinder on the legs, while still encapsulating everything this breathtaking region and ride has to offer. You’ll start and finish in Orange, but not before tackling 1,342 metres of climbing. This challenging course has plenty of rollers, long false flats and short sharp climbs, requiring a good level of fitness, but the views make it all worth it.
There will be a cut-off point just past halfway it the Iberdrola Cargo rest site, but with the right preparation and training anyone can take on this amazing challenge.
Your ride will finish at Robertson Park in Orange, where you can kick back, relax and soak up the atmosphere with a complimentary BBQ lunch.
Key details
- Distance: 88km
- Elevation: 1,342m
- Departing: 7:00am, Robertson Park, Orange
- Min. avg pace: 14km/h (excl. breaks)
- Estimated ride time: 2.5 – 6.5 hours
What’s included?
Valet service
Mechanical support
Medical support
Nutrition & hyrdration
BBQ lunch
Professional photography
Road closures
*Early bird tickets purchased before Sunday 9th July 2023 receive a complimentary event jersey.
Cut off times
To assist in managing rider and team well-being and minimise the impact to other road users, there are ride cut-off times in place across the event.
The average speeds required to clear rider cut-off times (not including breaks at rest stops) are also outlined below.
88km
Iberdrola Cargo (50km) – 10:45am
Orange – Finish (88km) – 01:45pm
To meet the advertised cut-off times, riders must aim for a minimum average speed of 14km/h (excluding breaks).
170km
Iberdrola Cargo (50km) – 09:30am
Canowindra (72km) – 10:30am
Belubula Way (94km) – 11:30am
Iberdrola Mandurama (117km) – 12:30pm
Forest Reefs (147km) – 02:00pm
Orange – Finish (170km) – 03:00pm
To meet the advertised cut-off times, riders must aim for a minimum average speed of 22km/h (excluding breaks).
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Stay tuned for the next Newcrest Orange Challenge in 2024
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