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 PROGRAMSInfo Night
Our Peaks Challenge information session is the perfect watch for both first-timers and past riders looking to go one better than before!
Check-out the recording of the session for an insight into what to expect at the event, an intro to our training program, a Q&A with Peaks Challenge coach, Dr. Stephen Lane and more.
Key topics
- 16-week training plan overview (05:20)
- Pacing and projected finish times (16:20)
- Packing essentials (24:00)
- Event tips and tricks (31:40)
Training 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 STRAVAGetting more women riding
Women's Community
There is a serious gender imbalance in bike riding in Australia, where only one in three riders are women. When it comes to Peaks Challenge, this drops to one in ten.
Bicycle Network’s Women’s Community program is committed to making bike riding an inclusive activity for all. With the launch of Peaks Challenge 2024 we’ve set the goal of doubling the female participation rate to 20% by Peaks 2025.
The first step towards this happens now.
Over 90% of tickets are sold for Peaks 2024 and nearly 10% of these belong to women.
We will also run Women’s Community training sessions and social nights to connect and empower female and gender diverse riders to be confident in making the commitment to take on Peaks 2024.
Bicycle Network is a not-for-profit organisation. Becoming a Member and entering Peaks Challenge supports our advocacy campaigns and behaviour change programs, including our Women’s Community.
Women’s Community Info Session
Thinking of taking on Peaks Challenge Falls Creek?
Our Women’s Community Peaks Challenge information session is the perfect watch for both first-timers and past riders looking to take on the challenge. Check-out the recording of the session for an insight into what to expect at the event from 3 times Peaks Challenge finisher Anna Locarnini.
Women’s Community rider stories
A collection of inspiring 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.
Blog
There is no disputing that Peaks Challenge is a big day out on the bike. Here's a guide to help you conquer Peaks Challenge, regardless of your level of riding.
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.
Our 16-week training plans kick off in November, but there’s plenty you can do from early spring to start building a solid base fitness on the bike.
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.
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