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THE GREAT MACEDON RANGES CHALLENGE
April 29, 2012
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SUNDAY 29th April 2012

 

The GREAT Macedon Ranges Challenge is a recreational cycling and running event, starting from the township of Gisborne in the Macedon Ranges. Enjoy some of Victoria's most picturesque townships, mountain ranges, and quality food and wine ... less than an hour Northwest of Melbourne! The cycling routes take riders through the region on good sealed roads. The rides start and finish at New Gisborne with routes variously taking in Woodend, Trentham, Daylesford, Kyneton, Hanging Rock, Lancefield and magnificent Mt Macedon. The rides will suit fit riders; capable of 75km – 130km.

The running event is on a variety of surfaces over a scenic 15km course in the Gisborne/Riddells Creek area, with the majestic Macedon Ranges as a backdrop. Download our comprehensive training programs. Beginner & Intermediate

The events are very well catered with plenty of marshals, water stops and a sumptuous BBQ complete with sandwiches, cakes, fruit and drinks at the end – all included in your entry fee. This is a community event operated by Rotary volunteers in association with the Macedon Ranges Running Club and generously supported by our wonderful sponsors.

Our main charity partner is MS Australia in association with the Rotary MS Awareness project, which is dedicated to raising awareness and finding a cure for MS. All profits will be directed by Rotary into charities & community projects such as MS Australia, SES, CFA, Polio eradication and others.

 

Highlights of the ride

  • Three challenging route options – for differing abilities at medium to hard rider levels
  • Great scenery across the renowned Macedon Ranges and Spa Country
  • Cheerful volunteer marshals and officials only too keen to make this your best ride
  • Several rest stations along the routes
  • Sumptuous country BBQ with loads of sausages, cakes, fruit, sandwiches, coffee, tea, soft drinks at finish included in your entry fee
  • Doctor on call for medical support around the course
  • Good, sealed roads for the entire course
  • The achievement of riding over Mount Macedon
  • Optional mountain by-pass route if you run out of puff by the time you get to the Mount
  • Sag Wagons/Sweeper Vehicles following the routes to assist riders unable to complete the course.

Highlights of the fun run

  • Runners will gather at the Steam Park, New Gisborne and be bussed to the starting line.
  • Variety of surfaces with challenging foothills.
  • Downloadable Training programs will build you up to the event. 
  • Drink stations and lollies at four locations around the course.
  • Sumptuous country BBQ with loads of sausages, cakes, fruit, sandwiches, coffee, tea, soft drinks at finish included in your entry fee.
  • Doctor on call for medical support around the course.
  • Sweeper vehicle to assist runners unable to complete the course.

    CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE RIDE

    CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE RUN