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Hotham Challenge Ride

10 - 12 March 2012, Dinner Plain, North East Victoria 

Registrations for the 2012 Hotham Challenge Ride are now open!

Experience the thrill and challenge of riding the Great Alpine Road in a fully supported environment at the Hotham Challenge Ride!

The Hotham Challenge Ride (formerly DP Festival of Cycling) is a 3 day cycling event based out of the picturesque village of Dinner Plain in North East Victoria. The event offers a unique opportunity for road cyclists to challenge themselves to descend and climb the Great Alpine Road, including the renowned Hotham Summit, in a fully supported environment. All aspects of the weekend are personalised to ensure you can achieve your personal best on your bike.

During the festival you will learn how to tackle alpine riding with a Ridewiser coaching clinic, gain tips at the mechanical workshop, and push your personal limits on the Hotham Challenge Ride. Topped off with great socialising and a leisurely ride to Swifts Creek followed by a relaxed lunch on the Monday, it's the perfect long weekend of cycling, food, wine and friends.

NEW in 2012, we are excited to announce the introduction of the epic 208km Dinner Plain - Mt Buffalo return ride. This ride is 100km longer and 1045 metres higher than the Dinner Plain - Bright return ride. Not for the faint hearted!

We are also pleased to welcome elite Melbourne cycling team Velobourne to the Hotham Challenge Ride. Teaming up with long time Hotham Challenge Ride support crew Ridewiser, Velobourne will line up to complete the Buffalo return ride and offer on road support to event participants along the way.

Registrations are strictly capped at 120 riders to ensure you receive the best support and gain the most out of your ride!

Jersey size guarantee and additional kit orders: To guarantee correct jersey size ensure your get your registration in by 8am Monday 16 January. 2XU have put together a great Hotham Challenge Ride kit. See below for the stylish apparel and send your order to 2XU by Monday 23 January to ensure delivery before the event.

CLICK HERE to subscribe to news and updates from the 2012 Hotham Challenge Ride, for details on how to register see below!
 

REGISTER TODAY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT

To register simply download the entry form below and return via fax, email or direct mail with signed entry waiver form to address listed on entry form.

N.B. You MUST refer to the Ridewiser Grading Chart prior to selecting a chosen ride leg for the Hotham Challenge Ride.  

ENTRY FORM

ENTRY WAIVER FORM

RIDEWISER GRADING CHART

ENTRY FEES

EVENT SCHEDULE & INFORMATION 

CANCELLATION POLICY 

RIDEWISER & YOU ON THE ROAD

The Hotham Challenge Ride is the best way for you to tackle an alpine cycling challenge in a fully supported environment. With a team of professional cycling instructors from Ridewiser to help you every pedal along the way you will be sure to achieve your goals… and have fun whilst doing it!

Ridewiser (located in Melbourne) will provide expertise throughout the weekend including a Ridewiser coaching and skills clinic, mechanical workshop and rider support during the Hotham Challenge Ride, Cobungra Station ride and Monday's ride to Benambra.

Olympian Rob Crowe and the Ridewiser team will provide one on one coaching and support to help you to gain valuable experience and expertise in alpine cycling competence including:

- Advancing your climbing and descending skills
- Techniques to master your cornering skills
- Skills to help you become climbing & descending road-safety trained

WHAT'S NEW IN 2012

2012 marks the sixth year for the Hotham Challenge Ride/DP Festival of Cycling and we are offering new challenges this year to keep things interesting for past participants, and to set a true weekend challenge option for those who want to reach new goals and challenge themselves to the next level. 

208km Dinner Plain - Mount Buffalo Ride Leg
For those who wish to stretch their legs beyond Bright on Sunday then this is for you! This year we are looking to offer the option of a fully supported ride from Dinner Plain to Mount Buffalo and back again – all included in your registration fee. This 208km ride adds another 100km in length and 1045m in height to the Bright return ride leg. 

Please consult the Ridewiser Grading Chart before commencing this ride for an indication of fitness and skill level required.

Velobourne Racing Team
We also welcome cycling team Velobourne to the event in 2012.  Particpants will train with professional cycling instructors, learn expert skills and build top-end fitness.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday 10 March 2012
7.30am - Event Registration
8.30am - Ridewiser Coaching Clinic
9.30am - Group Bunch Ride (Hotham Airport return- 20km OR Cobungra Station - 54km return ride options)
4pm -      Mechanical Workshop
6pm -      Pre Ride Briefing
7pm -      Official Welcome Dinner 

Sunday 11 March 2012
7am - Hotham Challenge Ride
11am onwards - Post Ride BBQ Lunch at Rundells Alpine Lodge
5pm - Official Awards Presentation

Monday 12 March 2012
9am - Ride to Omeo and beyond
12pm - Lunch at Benambra Hotel
1.00pm - Return transfers back to Dinner Plain

*Please note this schedule is a guide only and subject to change. 

2XU OFFICIAL EVENT CYCLING APPAREL  

The Hotham Challenge Ride will once again partner with 2XU in 2012 to offer you the highest quality cycling apparel to ensure you achieve peak performance on the road – and look great whilst doing it!

Event participants will receive a FREE 2XU official event jersey included within the registration fee.



Our new name and branding has been incorporated into a complete 2XU kit - why not get the lot? Additional kit items will be available from the 2XU website in 2012. Complete the order form and send back to 2XU by Monday January 23 to ensure delivery before the event.

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Sizing Chart
Please use the chart below as a guide when selecting your size.

N.B. All sizes are measured in inches.

 Size	 Ladies	 Mens
 XX Small	 Chest 28 - 30, Waist 20 - 22	 Chest 30 - 32, Waist 22 - 24
 X Small	 Chest 30 - 32, Waist 22 - 24	 Chest 31 - 33, Waist 25 - 27
 Small	 Chest 32 - 34, Waist 24 - 26	 Chest 34 - 37, Waist 28 - 31
 Medium	 Chest 34.5 - 36.5, Waist 26.5 - 28.5	 Chest 38 - 40, Waist 32 - 34
 Large	 Chest 37 -39, Waist 29 - 31	 Chest 41 - 43, Waist 35 - 38
 X Large	 Chest 39.5 - 42, Waist 31.5 - 34	 Chest 44 - 47, Waist 39 - 42
 XX Large	 Chest 41 - 43, Waist 35 - 38	 Chest 47 - 50, Waist 43 - 45
 XXX Large	 Chest 44 - 47, Waist 39 - 42	 Chest 50 - 53, Waist 45 - 48

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