Australia
My Next Challenge helps you find your next road bike or mountain bike event in Australia. Whether you are looking for your next charity bike ride or team endurance event, this is the place to find your next ride.
34 Bike events
Currumbin Valley QLD
The Tour de Valley Festival of Time Trialing in the beautiful Currumbin Valley will feature some exciting individual and team options in 2021! - visit www. tourdevalley. com. au
Australia
This October we’re challenging you to ride from 50 to 500km to help vulnerable children go further.
Margaret River WA
The Tour of Margaret River returns on the 5-7 November 2021. The event is the largest road race in Australia and offers amateur cyclists the chance to compete directly against riders from the pro tour peloton.
McLaren Vale SA
Project Discovery Classic 6 (PD6) will take riders on a fun and challenging ride from Adelaide to the McLaren Vale and back, led by the team at Mondo Cycling Tours. This ride is undertaken in honour of Neil and his tireless work for Spinal Cord Injury research.
Falls Creek VIC
The Ignition Mountain Bike Festival will take place from 19 - 21 November 2021. Held over three days in Falls Creek, Victoria, the weekend offers gravity shuttles, backcountry rides, MTB skills, Women's Group Ride, Bike Mechanics a Bright Brewery Beer Hall and more.
Adelaide SA
Bike SA's annual Gear up Girl women's bike ride returns on the 21st of November 2021. On offer is a 10km, 40km and 55km ride. The event aims to encourage more women to get on their bikes, have fun on the bike and relax at the finish with friends.
Fremanlte to Hillarys WA
Join us for WA’s largest community cycling event, the 2021 MSWA Ocean Ride – Powered by RetraVision on Sunday, 21 November. This is a unique cycling event that takes riders along WA’s beautiful coastline from Fremantle to Hillarys.
Bright VIC
The High Country Women's Cycling Festival, due to take place on the 12 - 15 November 2021 has been postponed to the 25 - 28 November 2021.
Bright VIC
The Bright Brewery Tour of Bright, due to take place from the 3rd to the 5th of December 2021, has been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions. The event will return in 2022 in December.
Rydal NSW
Jetblack 24 is a 24 hour mountain bike challenge which will take place at Lithgow’s XC Track in Lidsdale State Forest, New South Wales.
Southern Highlands NSW
The Bowral Classic, due to take place on 16th - 17th of October 2021, has been postponed to Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of December 2021 due to Covid-19 restrictions.
The event is a Gran Fondo Cyclo-Sportif held in the pristine Southern Highlands, centred around Bowral.
Brindabella Ranges, Canberra ACT
Renowned as Canberra's toughest cycling event and one of the toughest cyclo-sportifs in the country with seven hill rides to choose from, there’s something to challenge every rider. The event proudly supports The Kids' Cancer Project.
Thredbo NSW
The Snowies MTB Festival will take place from the 4th to the 6th of February 2022 in the Snowy Mountains, New South Wales. 2021 details:
The Wild Brumby is a 6 stage race over 3 days covering 128km of mountain terrain including over 90% single track riding.
Devonport TAS
The 6th annual Peter Mac Ride returns from the 17th - 19th of February 2022 returning to beautful Tasmania. Taking in some of Tasmania’s most beautiful wilderness riding through spectacular national parks, along surreal coastline, exploring the Freycinet National Park before finishing in historic Hobart.
Bathurst NSW
The 2022 Bathurst Cycling Classic incorporates several events across three days; The Hill Climb brought to you by Renshaw's Pedal Project, Criterium Racing and the B2B 100km Course, starting and finishing in the Bathurst CBD.
Newcastle NSW
Join us on the new and improved Signature Tour 2022 – The Surf Coast to the Capital 10-19 March 2022.
Falls Creek VIC
Returning on the 13th of March 2022, Peaks Challenge Falls Creek is a 235km, 12 hour challenge with 4000m + of ascents via Tawonga Gap, Mount Hotham and the beast that is the back of Falls Creek.
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park NSW
The Rotary Clubs of Ku-ring-gai, St Ives, Turramurra and Wahroonga jointly conduct the Bobbin Head Cycle Classic to raise important funds for Lifeline. Choose from four rides through scenic Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and Bobbin Head.
Ipswich, Southeast Queensland QLD
The Ipswich 100 Bike Ride includes the 'Classic 100' and the 'Imperial 100' challenge. The Classic 100km course travels through breathtaking countryside inside the Scenic Rim to the South West of Ipswich on open undulating roads. It includes a couple of good climbs and some longer fast sections.
Grampians VIC
After the unfortunate cancellation of the 2021 Great Vic Bike Ride, there have been some changes made to the event. Instead of 9 days, the event will now last 4 days with a total of 235km with an average distance of 78km a day.
Hamilton VIC
The Murray to Moyne team relay cycling event will take place on the 2nd and 3rd of April 2022.
The Murray to Moyne is a team relay event. Teams usually consist of 8 - 12 riders from novice up.
Hunter Valley NSW
The Mailrun Charity Bike Ride will take place on the 10th of April 2022. The event offers 20km, 40km, 65km and 100km routes through the picturesque Hunter Valley in New South Wales. Join with hundreds of other cyclists in this fun cycling event.
Stromlo Forest Park ACT
The Rotary Rides Canberra Five Peaks Challenge will take place on the 10th of April 2022.
Alice Springs NT
Ride a three day stage race on the best, natural mountain bike tracks in Australia. Three days, three uniquely different stages. The Easter in the Alice Mountain Bike event offers both the 115kms over 3 days for Elites and a shorter 'Mini' option which is 60kms over 3 days.
Great Ocean Road VIC
The Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride will return on the 30th of April 2022. The Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride offers a spectacular ride along the world famous Great Ocean Road.
Alice Springs NT
The Great Outback Escape is a Bicycle Network event offering a unique nine-day premium cycling event through Central Australia. Participants will get to experience the stunning scenery of the West MacDonnell Ranges, Kings Canyon and the iconic Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park by bike.
St Albans Region NSW
The Convict 100 MTB marathon 2022 will take place on the 7th of May. Back for its 17th year the Convict 100 is one of Australia's most challenging MTB marathon races following the historic Convict Trail through the Dharug and Yengo National Parks.
Nannup WA
SEVEN is a gravel challenge starting and finishing in Nannup, Western Australia. The SEVEN 125km challenge takes on ten peaks and 3000m+ of elevation. In addition, there are also shorter distances available; the FIVE has 1600 metres of climbing and the THREE has 1100 metres of climbing.
Cape York QLD
The Terra Australis returns on the 1st of September 2022. This multi-day self supported ultra endurance event is a 6,250km ride from Cape York in Queensland to Wilsons Promontory in Victoria.
Hunter Valley NSW
Wollombi Wild Ride is a recreational Mountain Bike Event intended for riders of all standards. With 3 separate courses to pick from, all courses are not very technical and are mostly on fire trails and gravel roads.
Lorne VIC
Amy's Gran Fondo's 10th anniversary ride, due to take place on the 24th of October 2021, has been postponed to the 11th of September 2022 due to Covid-19 restrictions. The cycling event is held in memory of Amy Gillett.
Horsham VIC
The A. C. E. Ride 2021, due to take place on the 1st of October, has been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions. The 2022 event will take place on the 1st of October. The A. C. E.
Melbourne VIC
The United Energy Around the Bay 2021, due to take place on the 3rd of October, has been postponed to the 9th of October 2022 due to Covid-19 restrictions.
The event has a ride for all abilities with distances from 20km through to 300km.
Cairns QLD
The Crocodile Trophy, due to take place from the 15 - 23 October 2021, has been postponed to the 4 - 12 November 2022.