Peaks Challenge Falls Creek
Formulated by HPTEK
Training Programs
Our tailored 16-week training programs are created by Dr. Stephen Lane from HPTek and kick-off in mid November each year. Mark the date in your calendar and start getting some climbs in the legs!
Stephen is an 8 hour wave leader for Team Bicycle Network and is dedicated to helping you reach your goals – whether that’s completing your first Peaks Challenge or going faster than before.
tRAINING PROGRAMSTraining 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.
Regular training rides will be scheduled from November – March.
Don’t forget to join the Bicycle Network strava club so you’re the first to hear when new training ride dates are released.
GO TO STRAVABlog
Peaks Challenge vs Tour de France
Peaks Challenge is regarded as one of the hardest one-day bike rides in Australia, but how does it stack up against a mountain stage of the Tour de France?
A group of riders from our Women's Community recently caught up for a good old fashion descending skills session. Check out the key takeaways for going downhill at Peaks.
A first timers training journey
We followed Peaks Challenge debutant, Mich, on her Peaks Challenge training journey in preparation for the big dance in March.
Getting more women riding
Women's Community
At Bicycle Network, we’re committed to getting more women riding and addressing the gender imbalance in bike riding. In the lead up to Peaks Challenge we will have tailored events and support for women who are keen to have a crack at the event but are not sure where to start, or women who are looking for like-minded riders.
Pre-event info session (online)
Thinking of taking on Peaks Challenge Falls Creek?
Watch the recording of our last Women’s Community info night where Team Bicycle Network’s female wave leaders talk about the ride and answer questions on how to prepare.
Pair up for Peaks
We all know that Peaks Challenge Falls Creek can be a daunting yet rewarding experience. We’re trying to make it easier to pair up and share the experience with someone else looking to take on the challenge who is in a similar boat; be it training, car pooling, splitting accommodation, or sharing tips and tricks!
Simply join the Bicycle Network Women’s Community Facebook group and create a post using the hashtag #pairupforpeaks to connect with other women taking part in the event.
Women’s Community rider stories
Meg masters the mountains
While Meg was in Bright with her partner and his mates, there wasn’t an expectation that Meg was taking part on the big day... this...
Ela digs deep to conquer Peaks
When COVID reared its ugly head in 2020 and forced us all to rethink our routine; for Ela, this meant riding. So she committed to...
Anna’s three Peaks experiences
Anna’s Peaks Challenge Falls Creek experiences have varied from a year of firsts, a year of improvement and a year of challenges, but she pedals...
Candice’s can do attitude
Peaks 2020 was Candice's first cycling event, ever. Having only been riding a couple of months and with the memories of her partner's torturous experience...
Consistency wins the day for Kathy
Kathy describes her bike riding as consistently slow. But her mental game is consistently strong, and she got the job done... twice!...
Michelle’s Peaks Challenge experience
For Michelle, the feeling of finishing Peaks Challenge for the first time in 2021 is a tough one to describe.
Join the club
Bicycle Network’s Strava club is full of like-minded bike riders of all abilities, from the Peaks Challenge regulars to those entering their first 50km United Energy Around the Bay ride. Join the club and stay tuned for local training rides in the lead up to events near you.
Go to stravaYour domestiques
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 both during regular training rides and on event day.
Select your target finish time from 8 hour – 12 hour and get to know the team below.
TEAM PROFILESAre you ready to tackle the next Peaks Challenge?
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