Are you up for the Coot-tha?
Conquer the BDO Kendalls Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge - Australia's only bike ride that includes both mountain and city terrain. The ride is a 70km mass participation event with a timed climb of Mt Coot-tha at around the 8km mark.
Join thousands of other cyclists from all over Australia and challenge yourself with this unique ride that is guaranteed to test your fitness! By participating in the ride you’ll be raising money for The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal.
UPDATE: Download the results of the Coot-tha Challenge hill climb. (117 Kb PDF)
The 70km ride will first take you past city skyscrapers before you begin climbing Brisbane’s iconic Mt Coot-tha, where forests make way for spectacular city views. With regular food and drink stops along the way, the ride continue past the scenic Brisbane River to the finish line at South Bank Parklands. The ride includes 1400 vertical metres of climbing.
The Coot-tha Challenge is part of Bike Week, a nine-day festival of cycling. On the same day is the Great Brisbane Bike that includes 10km, 20km and 35 km rides. With options available for cyclists of all ages and experience there is something for everyone, so bring your friends and family with you. Prizes will be available for the fastest riders to climb Mt Coot-tha, and spot prizes will be handed out too – so slower riders have a chance to win.
We'll have police, route marshals and mechanical support to help you along the way.
Whether aiming for your best time for the climb, or simply the satisfaction of finishing the ride, this is the event for you.
Corporate team packages available, so challenge your workmates!
Come and do the Coot-tha and extend your stay in Brisbane. Discover the countless activities on offer by visiting www.experiencebrisbane.com
Start & Finish at South Bank Cultural Forecourt.
- Registration from 5am
- Riders depart 6am
- Ride finishes at South Bank with entertainment and more!
Numbers are limited, so enter now! Entries close Friday 28 March.
Entry prices (no entries on the day):
Adult: Bicycle Queensland member $55
Adult: Non member $65
Adult Team member $55
Child (under 17 years) $45
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. We suggest that children under the age of 14 generally are not suitable for the event if piloting their own bike. Children under 12 may not pilot their own bike.
