Mutual Community Challenge Tour
Stage 4, Friday 23 January 2009 
Limited to 5000 riders only
The Tour Down Under is now the first event on the UCI ProTour circuit. You can ride the same route as the professionals on the same day prior to the official race start.
The Mutual Community Challenge Tour is part of the Skoda Breakaway Series, which forms the official recreational ride program of the Tour Down Under.
In 2009 there will be three distance options for you to choose from on Friday 23 January, Stage 4.
The Mutual Community Challenge Tour is also ideal for corporate or social teams looking to cycle in a group.
Form a team of five or more and keep track of each other along the way, wearing your team name on your official Mutual Community Challenge Tour Jersey
It’s a challenge – not a race but with the ultimate satisfaction from riding under the official finish arch. This ride is for regular riders who can make the distance – will you make it to the finish before the professionals arrive?
EVENT DETAILS
|
Start |
Start Time |
Distance |
Regular Entry Fee |
Members Entry Fee |
|
Burnside Village to Angaston |
6:30am |
155km* |
$130 |
$120 |
|
Mt Pleasant to Angaston |
7:30am |
97km |
$130 |
$120 |
|
Angaston to Angaston |
10:00am |
32km |
$80 |
$70 |
*TDU Stage 4 route includes 143km + 12km race neutral distance.
Who can enter?
- The 2009 event will be limited to 5000 participants only
- Individual riders and teams capable of riding the distance can register.
- Individual entries close 5:00pm SA time Friday 9 January 2009, unless sold out
- Team entries close 5:00pm SA time Friday 21 November 2008, unless sold out.
- Mutual Community, HBA, Cycling Australia and Bicycle SA Members are entitled to the Members discounted fee.
Entry to the Mutual Community Challenge Tour includes
- An exclusive Mutual Community Challenge Tour 2009 jersey (value $140)
- Official Mutual Community Challenge Tour Ride Guide with course information to help you prepare
- Medical support and some mechanical back up
- Refreshments and food at checkpoints along the route and at the finish line
- Lunch at the finish location
- Goodie Bag
- Certificate of participation
What do you need?
- A mechanically sound bike
- Australian approved helmet in good condition
- Your own water bottle, back up supply of water and any additional snacks you need during the ride
- A spare tube, pump, puncture repair kit (including tyre levers)
- Wet weather gear, sunscreen, photo ID and mobile phone or money for a phone call
- You will need to supply your own security lock/chain, as this is NOT included in your registration. Event organisers will not be responsible for bikes or personal items left unattended.
2009 Mutual Community Challenge Tour Jersey
All participants must ride in the official 2009 Mutual Community Challenge Tour jersey and cannot change jersey size once registered.
Jerseys will be available to try on for size at the South Australia Visitor and Travel Centre at 18 King William Street Adelaide.
MUTUAL COMMUNITY CHALLENGE TOUR ROUTE INFORMATION
Click here to view the MCCT map and profile in PDF format.
Click here to view the MCCT point-to-point information in PDF format.
MUTUAL COMMUNITY CHALLENGE TOUR COACH TRANSFERS
Leave your car at home and catch a convenient coach transfer. Coach transfers for you and your bike will be available between Adelaide, Mt Pleasant and Angaston one way or return to help make your day hassle free.
For more information click here
PRE-EVENT ACCREDITATION AND JERSEY COLLECTION DAY
All participants can collect their 2009 Mutual Community Challenge Tour jersey, Ride Guide and wristband at the following times:
Sunday 18 January 2009
8:00am - 1:00pm
Adelaide City Council Tour Village, Victoia Square Adelaide
or
Monday 19 January 2009
7:30am and 6:30pm
Adelaide City Council Tour Village, Victoia Square Adelaide
or
Friday 23 January 2009
Prior to the start of your ride at your chosen start location
See Ride Guide (below) for accreditation open times at your start location.
HEAT AND EXTREME WEATHER POLICY
To download your copy of the official 2009 Mutual Community Challenge Tour Heat and extreme weather policy click here.
OFFICIAL RIDE GUIDE
To download your copy of the official 2009 Mutual Community Challenge Tour Ride Guide click here
CHALLENGE TOUR RIDER BRIEFINGS
Participants are encouraged to attend the Challenge Tour Rider Briefings which will provide important information such as: All start and finish locations, refreshments stations, registrations, escape routes, SAPOL safety information and much more.
Briefings will be held in the Bradley Forum, UniSA City West Campus, North Terrace Adelaide SA.
Briefings will be held:
Monday 19 January from 5:00 - 7:00pm
Tuesday 20 Janaury from 11:30am - 1:30pm
Wednesday 21 January from 7:30am - 9:30am
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here to view the FAQ in PDF format.
HOW TO ENTER
Registrations are now closed.
