Event Details

Five Peaks Challenge event details

Event Day

Event day Sunday - 27 April 2025

At-the-start registration open 6:30 am

Longer ride (120 km) starts 7:30 am

Shorter ride (88 km) starts 8:00 am

Rider Pack

Collect at Stromlo Forest Park

Saturday 2 pm to 4 pm

Sunday from 6:30 am until the start

Rider pack contains: cycle rider card, route map, route cue sheet & rider instructions

A Personal Challenge

You can choose which peaks not to climb by simpily by-passing them.

All pedal cycles welcome including electric assist e-bikes



In 2025, due to road closures, If you bypass all peaks the distances are 80 km (longer ride) and 50 km (shorter ride).


Normally, if you bypass all peaks the distances are 87 km (longer ride) and 57 km (shorter ride).

All money raised goes to selected charities

88 km Classic ride

For 2025, it's 83 km with 1,370 m vertical climbing


Start at Stromlo Forest Park 603 m
Peak 1 - Mt. Stromlo 782 m
Peak 2 - Red Hill 720 m
Peak 3 - Mt Pleasant 663 m
Peak 4 - Mt Ainslie 843 m
Peak 5 - Black Mt 812 m
Peak 6 - Dairy Famers Hill 673 m

Ride back to Stromlo Forest Park 603 m

(heights above seal level - climb details below)

120 km Uriarra Plus ride

For 2025, it's 113 km with 1,820 m vertical climbing

Start at Stromlo Forest Park 603 m
Complete the Uriarra Loop
Peak 1 - Mt. Stromlo 782m
Peak 2 - Red Hill 720m
Peak 3 - Mt Pleasant 663m
Peak 4 - Mt Ainslie 843m
Peak 5 - Black Mt 812m
Peak 6 - Dairy Famers Hill 673m

Ride back to Stromlo Forest Park 603 m

(heights above sea level - climb details below)

  • One of Canberra's most iconic bike rides
  • See Canberra from the saddle
  • Six peaks, in 88 km or 120 km
Are you up for it? 
Six Peaks in one day - 1,445 m total vertical climbing in 88 km or 2,000 m in 120 km.
Ride to the top of as many peaks as you choose - it's up to you.
Your non-climbing partner can by-pass them all and ride 87 km (longer route) or 57 km (shorter route).
Make realistic choices when taking on the challenge. Be part of it.

COURSE INFO

The courses will be marked with yellow arrows on the road or path surface and there will be volunteers stationed along the course to offer guidance and encouragement.

CHECKPOINTS

Checkpoints are at the top of each peak and at the refreshment stations at The Royal Australian Mint and Black Mountain Peninsular (shown on route map). Your rider card will be marked at the checkpoints and the finish as a record to show your achievement.

Course routes and profiles shown.

GPX or TCX files for downloading:

> View a course, click on More and Export as File from the menu.

REFRESHMENT STATIONS

Refreshment stations are well stocked with cakes, biscuits, fruit, lollies and water for a gastronomical delight at (shown on route map):

 

  • The Royal Australian Mint (with coffee van in attendance)
  • On the path near the entrance to Black Mountain Peninsular, Garryowen Drive just off Lady Denman Drive

 

Energy snacks available at the 'top of peak' checkpoints.


You get a free sausage sizzle on finishing -- and the adjacent Handlebar Cafe will be open.


Riders should be self-sufficient with regards to water and food, and use the refreshment stations to supplement what they are already carrying.

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