Peaks Challenge Falls Creek

Elevate your cycling legacy at the Peaks Challenge Falls Creek, returning to the Victorian High Country on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Widely recognized as the ultimate personal test for road cyclists, this 235km odyssey mirrors the intensity of a mountain stage in the Tour de France. With over 4,000 meters of vertical gain and a strict 13-hour deadline, the Peaks Challenge is not merely a ride—it is a relentless pursuit of the summit, designed to push your mental and physical endurance to the absolute breaking point.

The 2026 course takes you across three of Australia’s most iconic and punishing climbs. You will begin with the rhythmic hairpins of Tawonga Gap, progress to the grueling, 30km marathon ascent of Mount Hotham, and finally face the infamous "Beast"—the back side of Falls Creek. With 200km already in your legs, the final 8km of "The Beast" hits with a notorious 10% average gradient and little reprieve. This is where legends are made, driven by the mantra to "shut up legs" and the unwavering support of the Team Bicycle Network wave leaders.

Bicycle Network ensures every challenger is backed by world-class on-route support, including mechanical aid, nutrition stations, and pace-setters to guide you toward your goal. Crossing the finish line at Slalom Plaza before the 13-hour cutoff secures the most coveted prize in Australian cycling: the exclusive Peaks Challenge Finisher's Jersey. Whether you are chasing a sub-10 hour milestone or simply the right to call yourself a finisher, the 2026 Peaks Challenge is the definitive chapter in your cycling journey.