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Nov 22 – Dec 1
Great Vic Bike Ride
Where: Robe
to Torquay, Vic
What: choose from
five or 10 days of cycling
over more than 600
kilometres. You’ll pedal
through and camp in
beautiful coastal and
forest landscapes.
More info:
bicyclenetwork.com.auNovember 10
Freedom MTB
Marathon
Where: Byron Bay
Hinterland, NSW
What: a fun and
challenging event
open to anyone
with a mountain bike.
But you had better
do some training!
More info:
summerofcycling.comOctober 6
Gears & Beers
Cycle Challenge
Where: Sydney to
Hunter Valley, NSW
What: a cycling
challenge followed by
a craft beer and cider
festival? Sign us up
immediately! A range of
courses are available.
More info:
gearsandbeers.org.auDecember 1
IRONMAN WA
Where: Busselton, WA
What: this course is
renowned worldwide
for being the place to
go for a personal best,
with the bike and run
courses amongst the
flattest on the global
IRONMAN circuit.
More info:
ap.ironman.comNovember 3
Huskisson
Triathlon Festival
Where:
Huskisson, NSW
What: Elite Energy
brings Standard distance
racing again to the
idyllic coastal location
of Huskisson, Jervis Bay.
An event not to be missed.
More info:
eliteenergy.com.auOctober 6
Maggie Island Tri
Where: Magnetic
Island, Qld
What: nestled in the
Great Barrier Reef,
“Maggie Island” has rocky
headlands and beautiful
bays with fringing coral
reef – an enticing location
for a swim, bike and run.
More info: magnetic
islandtriathlon.comDecember 1
Macquarie
Bondi to Bronte
Where: Sydney, NSW
What: The 2.2km Bondi to
Bronte Ocean Swim is one
of Australia’s iconic swim
events, taking place on the
first Sunday of December,
between two of Sydney’s
most famous beaches.
More info:
bonditobronte.com.auNovember 24
Whitehaven Beach
Ocean Swim
Where: Whitsunday
Islands, Qld
What: set in one of
Australia’s most beautiful
locations, the Whitehaven
Beach ocean swim
provides the most idyllic
ocean swim on the planet.
More info:
oceanfit.com.auOctober 26
Husky Hop
Ocean Swim
Where: Huskisson, NSW
What: part of the Sand
and Sea Festival on NSW’s
South Coast, the Husky
Hop has point to point 1km,
3km and 5km open-water
swims in the pristine
waters of Jervis Bay.
More info:
sandandsea.com.auDecember 6
Spartan Race
Urban Sprint
Where: Melbourne, Vic
What: the 5km Sprint
is the perfect entry into
the world of Spartan
racing. Prepare to conquer
iconic Spartan obstacles
such as the Spear
Throw, Container
Complex and Rings.
More info:
spartanaustralia.com.auNovember 16-
Tough Mudder 5K
Where: Glenworth
Valley, NSW
What: whether it’s your
first Mudder or you’re a
Legionnaire looking for
a new experience, the 5K
course is action packed
with 13 Obstacles in 5km.
That’s more obstacles,
less running.
More info:
toughmudder.com.auOctober 19
The Great
Adventure Challenge
Where: Sydney, NSW
What: a demanding
and fun, multisport team-
based corporate race.
Expect mountain biking,
trail running, kayaking and
coasteering, plus mystery
tasks to tax your brain.
More info: great
adventurechallenge.
com.auDecember 31
New Year’s Eve
Rock Around
the Clock
Where: Anakie, Vic
What: don’t hit the piss
this New Year, hit the
trail. This event includes
5, 10, 21, 42 and 50km
courses, circumnavigating
Flinders Peak.
More info:
trailsplus.com.au/nye/November 2-
4 Peaks Bright
Alpine Climb
Where: Bright, Vic
What: the four-day
series is challenging
but rewarding, with some
stunning scenery. Many
Olympians use the event
for conditioning, but
all levels are welcome.
More info:
4peaks.com.auOctober 13
Melbourne
Marathon Festival
Where: Melbourne, Vic
What: be a part of
Australia’s largest
marathon and race
alongside marathon
legends before crossing
the finish line at the MCG
to the sound of cheers.
More info: melbourne
marathon.com.au14 MEN’S FITNESS OCTOBER 2019