120km Challenge Classic: course overview
Conquer the Southern highlands on the 120km Challenge Classic – a stunning ride through Bowral, Berrima, Exeter, Bundanoon and Robertson.
Date:
Sunday, 19 October 2025
Arrival Time:
7:00am
7:15am departure
Start Line:
Bong Bong St, Bowral
Finish Line / Event Village Location:
Loseby Park, Bowral
Minimum Age:
Riders must be aged 12+. Riders aged between 12-16 will require an AusCycling Race Licence to register and must be accompanied by an adult throughout the ride.
Bike Restrictions:
Triathalon/TT bars and Aero Bars are not permitted on bikes in the Bowral Classic. e-Bikes can be used on all events but must comply with NSW Gov Rules & Regulations. It is the riders responsibility to ensure their battery is charged and can last their chosen distance.
Distance:
122.9km
Elevation:
1818m
Max Gradient:
12.4%
Pricing Schedule:
- Early Bird: $210
9 April – 22 June - Standard: $250
23 June – 14 September - Late: $270
15 September – 12 October
Entry Inclusions:
Click here to view entry inclusions
Insurance:
Rider insurance is compulsory for this event. If you are not already covered by your own insurer such as AusCycling, a $10 fee will apply. Click here for insurance FAQs.
Note: Challenge Cut-Off Times are based on a 17km average speed with an allowance to stop for no longer than 45min across all rest stops.
- 36KM / 09:05AM @Lite Rest Stop/Oxley Hill Lookout- Pass or leave rest stop in order to meet Mt Gibraltar K/QOM cut-off time.
- 52KM / 10:45AM @Cnr Yarrawa St & Illawarra Hwy, Moss Vale (Hard Enforcement) –Riders arriving after this time will need to load into the SAG Wagon for a jump ahead on course or return to the Event Village.
- 72KM / 12:35PM @Rest Stop 2/Fitzroy Falls (Hard Enforcement) – Riders arriving after this time will need to load into the SAG Wagon for a jump ahead on course or return to the Event Village.
- 104KM / 2:30PM @Rest Stop 3/Glenquarry- Pass or leave rest stop in order to meet Mt Gibraltar K/QOM cut-off time.
- 113KM / 3:00PM @Cnr Range Rd & Old South Rd (roundabout), Mittagong (Hard Enforcement) – Riders arriving after this time will need to return to the Event Village. Turn left and follow the Rouleurs course via Old South Rd and right turn at Merrigang St, then left at Holly St to the Finish Line and Event Village.
Subject to change.
Oxley Hill Lookout – LITE REST STOP (~36km mark)
First riders: 7:25am
Last riders: 9:35am
› Food available: Water, electrolytes, energy gels, muesli bars, fruit cake, bananas, lolly snakes & chips
› Services available: Toilets & mechanics
Fitzroy Falls Reservoir Activity Area – FULL REST STOP (~72km mark)
Nowra Rd, Fitzroy Falls
First riders: 9:00am
Last riders: 1:00pm
› Food available: Water, electrolytes, energy gels, muesli bars, fruit cake, bananas, lolly snakes, chips & vegemite/jam sandwiches
› Services available: Toilets, mechanics & bag drop
Glenquarry Peace Memorial Hall – FULL REST STOP (~104km mark)
Tourist Rd, Glenquarry
First riders: 9:50am
Last riders: 3:00pm
› Food available: Water, electrolytes, energy gels, muesli bars, fruit cake, bananas, lolly snakes, chips & Coca-Cola
› Services available: Toilets
120KM CHALLENGE CLASSIC: COURSE MAPS
Course maps subject to change in 2025.
