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.
24 Bike events
Darwin NT
Marvel at the beauty of Australia’s Top End on Bicylcle Network's nine-day cycling adventure in June 2022 organised by Bicycle Network. Bookings are capped at 100 guests.
Brisbane QLD
Queensland’s iconic charity bike ride is back! For over three decades, thousands of cyclists have gathered for the ride to fight MS. Challenge yourself to ride 10km, 25km, 50km, 100km & 130km from the Brisbane CBD to Bayside while supporting Queenslanders living with MS. Sign up today at www.
Cairns QLD
Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride is a truly epic adventure that you will talk about for a lifetime. Whether you are a rider (road or dirt), a supporter or a volunteer, there is a place for everyone on the 2022 Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride.
Paluma QLD
The Paluma Push is a race via the Paluma Dam through World heritage rainforest and cattle property to Hidden Valley cabins. Four courses are available, 42km, 53km, 70km or 100km.
Eleanor Schonell Bridge (Green Bridge) Dutton Park QLD
The Downer Brisbane to Gold Coast Cycle Challenge is an iconic Queensland event and one of the most popular mass participation bike rides in Australia.
Tropical North Queensland QLD
Reef to Reef 2022 will take place from the 18 - 21 August. The event is a 4 day MTB stage race held in tropical North Queensland.
Stage One takes place at Smithfield Mountain Bike park. The course consists of 17km of single track.
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. The longer rides also include some big climbs and descents.
Lorne VIC
Amy's Gran Fondo will return on the 11th of September 2022. The cycling event is held in memory of Amy Gillett. The Amy Gillett Foundation raises funds create a safe bike riding environment in Australia.
Lane Cove NSW
The Lane Cove Fun Run is an event for the whole community. It is a fun run held in the local Kingsford Smith Oval in Longueville. It that helps bring the community together for a morning of enjoyment in the great outdoors.
Stromlo Forest Park ACT
The AMB 100 is a mountain bike race held in Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra. Riders can choose to take on 1, 2, 3 or 5 laps of the 25-28km circuit. Three laps completes the classic marathon and five laps completes the miler.
Australian Simpson Desert NT
The Simpson Desert Bike Challenge is a five-day event staged across the Australian Simpson Desert. The 2022 event will take place from the 27th of September to the 1st of October. Each Race day has 2 stages - approximately 80km morning and a 50km afternoon stage.
East Gippsland Rail Trail VIC
The Great East Rail Trail Ride is a fully supported three day cycle ride along the East Gippsland Rail Trail. Each day has a riding distance of 30-40 kilometres with extra riding available for those who want it.
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.
Margaret River WA
The Tour of Western Australia is a 6 day road cycling tour taking place from the 5-10th of October. Covering over 550km across 5 days, riders will journey through the beautiful Margaret River, Nannup, Collie, Bridgetown, Manjimup and Augusta before finishing back at Margaret River.
Albert Park, Melbourne VIC
United Energy Around the Bay is one of the biggest events on Bicycle Network’s calendar. It is a non-competitive, fully supported ride with Melbourne’s iconic Port Phillip Bay at its centre.
Southern Highlands NSW
The Bowral Classic is a Gran Fondo Cyclo-Sportif held in the pristine Southern Highlands, centred around Bowral. Choose from four course options. The 150km Maxi Classic is a challenging ride through some of the most breathtaking scenery you can experience on two wheels.
St Albans Region NSW
The Convict 100 MTB marathon 2022 will take place on the 15th of October 2022. Convict 100 is one of Australia's most challenging MTB marathon races following the historic Convict Trail through the Dharug and Yengo National Parks.
Berowra NSW
Go for Broke will be held on 29th of October 2022. A 183km fully supported road cycling event. Limited to 120 riders, seven bunches of riders leave Berowra and ride to Broke in the Hunter Valley via Wisemans Ferry and Mangrove Mountain.
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.
Cairns QLD
The Crocodile Trophy will return from the 4 - 12 November 2022.
Bright VIC
The High Country Women's Cycling Festival will take place from the 12 - 15 November 2022.
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.
Bright VIC
The Alpine Classic returns in 2023 on the 27th and 28th of January. The event offers eight different routes from 60km through to 320km.