Cyclists of all bikes and types invited to Canberra for the Brindabella Challenge, 2-4 December 2005

Recognizing that Canberra is Australia's most bike friendly city and that the entire ACT is an outstanding place to ride, Australian Capital Tourism has partnered with a variety of cycling organizations to launch the Brindabella Challenge over the weekend of 2-4 December.

The event will involve all disciplines and participants can race, ride or watch numerous events as well as enjoy non cycling entertainment and activities. The weekend will be structured so riders can enjoy more than one race or ride across a number of disciplines. The Brindabella Challenge will include top level competitive road, MTB and BMX events and a range of participation rides for all ages and fitnesses.

Event Central will be set up in the heart of the picturesque national capital near Old Parliament House providing a classic backdrop to many of the event activities and entertainment.

Events planned for the Brindabella Challenge include:

* Road Races from the City to the Brindabella Mountains
* City Centre Criteriums
* A Point to Point MTB race in the Brindabella Mountains
* The People Telecom Urban Polaris MTB navigation event
* BMX Racing
* Freestyle BMX
* Community Rides for all the family
* Recreational Road and MTB rides
* An Adventure Race combining cycling, kayaking, trekking and other disciplines
* Celebrity Rides and races

Participating Organizations
Canberra Off Road Cyclists (CORC), Canberra Cycling Club, ACT Cycling Federation, ACT Veterans Cycling Club, ACTBMX, PedalPower, Polaris are running elements of the Brindabella Challenge and form a Steering Committee which is chaired by Stephen Hodge, well known ex International Road Cyclist and Tour De France rider.

Wild Horizons have been contracted by Australian Capital Tourism to manage the Brindabella Challenge and further information can be obtained by calling 0418 977609 or emailing brindabella@wildhorizons.com.au