Semi-retired but still looking to challenge myself and the Peaks Challenge was definitly the hardest day of cycling in my life. After 4+ months of hard training in The Dandenongs I was ready to take it on.
Equivalent to a mountain stage of the Tour de France, Peaks Challenge is a 235km ride with 4000+ metres of climbing and a 13-hour deadline.
Set across three of the Victorian high country’s most famous climbs, you’ll tackle the ascents of Tawonga Gap, Mount Hotham and finally, ‘The Beast’ that is the back of Falls Creek.
Video of the Peaks Challenge ride
Aim was to complete the Peaks Challenge within 13 hours, but did it in 11:48 which was really good as it was a very hot day and many struggled with the heat.
Already registred for next year and more training ahead as I want to ride it in less than 11 hours.
Video of the Peaks Challenge ride
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