Spring Challenge

250km In two days
Join us for a full weekend of riding.

Saturday 24-25th November.

Leaving 0630 from the Lifecycle car park.

We will depart Lifecycle and head south to Logan Village via Woodridge.  From Logan Village we
continue south to Tamborine Village and then take a left turn towards Canungra.   Once at Canungra the
steady climb to O'Reillys National Park begins and continues for 30km before a final sharp pinch in the last
0.5km helps greet you to the finish of the climb.  

Most of the cycle down will be done as a group, followed by a support vehicle,  however after a short stop in Canungra, and up the O'Reillys climb, we anticipate the group will break up.  There will be some riders  who may wish to power ahead while others may want to take it a little slower or stop for some short rests up the Mountain to enjoy the views.  There's no pressure as we will all reunite at the top!

Once at O'Reillys we will book into Kootoonga Lodge,  which will be our accommodation, dorm style, for the night.  After freshening up post ride, we'll take a light lunch and later that evening enjoy dinner that night at the Lodge.  Both meals are included in the price of the cycling weekend.

On Sunday morning we will roll out early for the long and beautiful descent down the O'Reillys mountain to Canungra.  Once again everyone will descend at their own pace and we will stop to re group and take breakfast at a Cafe in Canungra.  From Canungra we will head northeast to Oxenford and then cycle north on the service roads beside the South East freeway and back to Lifecycle.  

NB: Dorm style accommodation means pillows and blankets are provided. You can bring your own linen and towel or you can hire linen for $12.00

For anyone who wishes to enjoy more up market accommodation please contact O'Reillys directly on www.oreillys.com.au  

Cycling weekend includes.

• Follow Vehicle
• Luggage transportation
• Accommodation
• Meals: Lunch and Dinner
• Saturday night entertainment
• Use of Kootootonga facilities.

$100.00 p.p.
 
Suggestions for packing:

• Tubes(at least two)
• Two water bottles( cages)
• ear plugs(if you're sharing with Kimble)
• sunscreen
• windproof vest for the early morning descent
• Towel and Linen or sleeping bag

Bookings essential. Limited numbers

Must be paid by 17th November

Call 38312611 or call in to LIFECYCLE 276 Petrie tce. Brisbane 4000

It seems every second person we spoke to in the shop last week was taking part in the Brisbane to Gold Coast 100km ride over the weekend. With over 5000 participants this is hardly a surprise. As such we would like to congratulate all our customers who took part, particularly those of you who had never done this distance before.

Lifecycle's Alex Bahnisch was one of the mechanics for the event cycling the whole course with a backpack full of spares and tools to help out riders who had mechanicals along the course. He then cycled half the way home to avoid catching a bus. Even though he was riding the latest Tarmac Expert with Ultegra SL components we still think this was a impressive effort. Many of us get frustrated with the weight our regular spares kit adds to the bike let alone a backpack full of tools a tubes.

You may have also seen a number of our Lifecycle customers riding in their distinctive "Wombles" cycling gear. The "Wombles" are a bunch of Lifecycle riders who really sum up what cycling is all about: good fun, good friends and funky clothing. These guys and girls are regulars on the Saturday shop ride and at the cafe afterwards, make sure you say hello if you see them out and about. Well done all you Wombles.

Many of you may have got the chance to sample the Peak Fuel products at the event, with their creator Mark Inglis running taste testings all day. Not only does Peak Fuel deliver the energy you need it is quickly becoming known as the best tasting energy gel on the market. Mark has used degree in Biochemistry and his background in cycling, skiing and climbing to develop the range of Peak Fuel products from the ground up. If you didn't get the chance to try the Peak Fuel gels at the event then ask for a sample next time you are in store.

The say the ride is going to be even bigger next year… we think Alex might need a bigger backpack.