Peaks Challenge Falls Creek
The ultimate training weekend
Join Peaks Challenge training camp from Friday 2 Feb – Sunday 4 Feb for the ultimate pre-event preparation. Staying in Bright, you’ll experience three jam-packed days of riding, training workshops, key-note speakers and specialised recovery with Team Bicycle Network – your Peaks Challenge domestiques.
Sessions are divided into riders aiming to achieve an 11–13 hour finish and riders targeting a sub 10 hour finish. There’s no better opportunity to ride with and learn from the experienced wave leaders who will be setting the pace in March.
As well as on-route training, you’ll join strategy sessions focusing on nutrition, event day planning, ride tactics and recovery. Plus, we’ve developed women specific sessions to support our growing Women’s Community.
What’s Included?
Nutrition
Accommodation
Meals
On-route Support
First Aid Support
Training Rides
Recovery sessions
Training Workshops
Itinerary highlights
Each day of the training camp includes a key training ride, alongside a mix of recovery activities, workshops and strategy sessions that are sure to have you primed and Peaks-ready by the end of the weekend.
Day 1 – Friday 2 February
Ride #1: Mt Buffalo (return)
- Distance: 70km | Duration: 3.5 – 4 hours
- View Strava route
Day 2 – Saturday 3 February
Ride #2: Bright – Falls Creek (return)
- Distance: 120km | Duration: 6 – 6.5 hours
- View Strava route
Day 3 – Sunday 4 February
Ride #3: Mt Hotham (return)
- Distance: 108km | Duration: 5 – 5.5 hours
- View Strava route
Meet the team
Alison McCormack
Wave Leader: 10 Hour
CEO of Bicycle Network, Alison McCormack will take part in her 12th Peaks Challenge in 2024, and will be supporting and celebrating with those riders that crack sub 10 hours. Alison’s favourite part of the ride is the stunning scenery while rolling down to Anglers Rest. But she warns riders not to underestimate Mt Hotham! Ali has a wealth of knowledge and experience at Peaks Challenge to share with you at the training camp.
Stephen Lane
Wave Leader: 8 Hour
Stephen completed a PhD in Biomedical Sciences and will focus his teachings around nutrition and training throughout the camp. Stephen has been an 8-hour wave leader many times, but 2020’s wet and wild conditions highlighted the importance of being confident in his preparation and fitness to combat the physical and psychological challenge. This event stands as one of his most memorable ‘I’m not giving up’ days and he is ready to share his insights and strategies with you.
Kate Kellett
Wave Leader: 11 hour
Kate is an elite level endurance mountain bike rider with two Australian Solo 24hr Mountain Bike Championships to her name and bronze and silver medal at the world championships in 2016 and 2018. She is also no stranger to riding long distances on her road bike with 2022 marking her 9th Peaks Challenge. Kate is a strong advocate for women’s cycling with a wealth of knowledge on how to conquer long days in the saddle and she is ready to share her tips at the training camp.
Richard “Crossy” Cross
Wave Leader: 12 Hour
Richard was part of the foundation team at our first ever Training Camp in 2021 and is excited to be back on board again. He has been involved with Team Bicycle Network and has led the 12-hour wave group for 5+ years (plus once in Tasmania for Peaks Challenge Cradle Mountain). Crossy is looking to inspire all the older riders and is proud to be representing the over 60 year old’s. Crossy lives by the motto “If I can do it, so can they”.
Training CampFAQs
Here are the answers to your most common questions.
If your question isn’t on the list, please contact us via our website or call on 1800 639 634.
Where and when does the training camp start?
Please meet Team Bicycle Network outside Big4 Bright reception at 11am Friday 2 February. You’ll need to arrive ready to ride, as our first training ride kicks-off at 12pm sharp.
Big4 Bright is the training camp hub, where riders will be staying in cabins, meals will be served and information sessions will be hosted.
What is the accommodation situation?
Every rider will enjoy their own room in a two-bedroom cabin. If there is someone you would like to share a cabin with, when registering you will have the option to nominate them. If you are attending solo, we will place you in a cabin with someone of the same gender.
What dietary options will be catered for?
Standard, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free standard, gluten free vegetarian and gluten free vegan will all be catered for.
Is there any specific equipment I need?
Compulsory
- Helmet
- White front bike light
- Red rear bike light
- Secondary food supplies
- 2 x drink bottles
- Puncture repair kit
- Spare tubes
Recommended
- Clothing: Rain/wind jacket, gloves arm warmers, leg warmers, base layers
- Mobile phone
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Money/credit card
- Spare batteries for bike lights
- Multi-tool or Allen keys
What time does the camp finish on Sunday?
The training camp will conclude on Sunday 4 Feb at about 1pm.
On Sunday, the Mt Hotham Training Ride will start at ~6am. It typically takes around 5-6 hours (depending on your riding pace). Check-out will need to occur prior to the ride start, however we will look after your bags and have shower facilities available for you at the accommodation post-ride.
We then farewell you from Bright at about 1pm (or sooner if you are a quicker rider).
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