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Challenge Classic

120km Challenge Classic: course overview

Elevation Gain: 2029m
Max Gradient: 12%

The Challenge Classic will follow the Maxi route through Greenhills Rd towards Wombeyan Caves then back through town to face the Oxleys Hill King/Queen of the Mountain – a 1.3km sharp climb with 129m elevation gain, a challenge not yet offered before on this course. The Bundanoon loop has been dropped from this course to take riders straight towards Fitzroy Falls, and the scenic forest roads of Tourist Rd.

Returning to Bowral via Range Rd, Gibraltar Hill will offer a final challenge for riders with another King/Queen of the Mountain climb before smooth, winding descents towards the finish line. 

KEY INFORMATION:

  • Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025
  • Arrival Time: 07:00am
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

120km CHALLENGE CLASSIC: course maps

Course maps subject to change in 2025.

PUT THE MAP ON YOUR PHONE: Capra is a free mobile app available in both Apple and Android app stores. The user-friendly app showcases the Bowral Classic courses with more detailed information, e.g. rest stops, start/finish lines, village location, etc. Scan the QR code to open the 120km Challenge Classic course map on Capra directly to your phone. Alternatively, if already on a mobile device, click through via the button below. Click here for more information on CAPRA.

120km CHALLENGE CLASSIC: download maps

120km CHALLENGE CLASSIC: KOM/QOM MAPS

VIEW OXLEYS HILL KQOM ON STRAVA
VIEW GLENQUARRY KQOM ON STRAVA
VIEW GIBRALTAR KQOM ON STRAVA

120km CHALLENGE CLASSIC: COURSE FLYOVER