SCODY 3 Peaks Challenge 2014

On Sunday 9 March, over 1,800 cyclists from around the globe took on one of the world’s toughest one-day rides, Bicycle Network’s SCODY 3 Peaks Challenge.

They tackled a 230km course through the Victorian Alps with three major climbs: Tawonga Gap, Mount Hotham, and Falls Creek.

With a 13 hour deadline only 92% finished and gained the coveted title of a SCODY 3 Peaks Challenge Finisher.

jules

hotham, not bufallo?
- cyclingTips
  
  Good catch. Fixed.
Nitro

What an amazing video. Hats off to whoever put that together – top notch professional stuff thats a great commercial for not just the event, but the region.

And double hats-off to all those who attempted the challenge…

I’ve sat on the sidelines and watched in awe to date – I think I need professional counselling to help me pluck up the courage and push me to give it a try in 2015 !
- mattb
  
  You and me both Nitro
- scottmanning
  
  Go on, do it! It’s not as hard as they make out. Watching the videos the “pro-team” go on and on about how hard it is… it’s not that hard. It’s not easy, for sure, but especially the hype about the back of falls? I kept wating for the “smack in the face, the wall that just goes up”. Never came. Some proper training and you’ll be fine. Bloody awesome ride. Hotham is just magic.
  - Nitro
    
    Phil and Paul always wheel out the “suitcase full of courage” line at some point during the tour.
    
    If someone can let me know where I can purchase such a suitcase, I’m in…
    
    Other alternative I’m considering is offering charity donation to charity of one’s choosing for anyone who’s brave enough to play coach in the run up to #3peaks15…
CJ

I heard that Cycling Tips rode well this year…
- scottmanning
  
  I had just crossed the finish line and was in the finishers tent looking for refreshment and a jersey when I heard the announcer say “And here’s Wade Wallage, at a time of….” I realized then the orange Venge I’d passed/passed me a few times during the day was indeed Mr CT! I wanted to head back to the finish line to shake your hand Wade, but to be honest, I just wanted to lay down and didn’t bother fighting my way back through the crowd.

SCODY 3 Peaks Challenge 2014

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