Rotary Rides Canberra
Five Peaks Challenge
Annual bike ride around Canberra
taking in the local peaks.
A personal bike riding challenge
Two length options, 83 km or 113 km
Ride as many or as few peaks as you wish.
Come to Canberra and make a weekend of it.
All profit go to selected charities
It was a great event on Sunday 27 April 2025
We will be on again in 2026
on a date to be advised
A great challenge
Ride your bike up the peaks of Canberra
● Longer 113 km or shorter 83 km route options
● Both routes include all peaks
● 80 km or 57 km if all peaks by-passed
● You ride the hills, your buddy does the flat
● Starts and finishes at Stromlo Forest Park
● Good food and support on the course
● Great way to see Canberra from the saddle
All profits go to charity
It was been named 'Five Peaks Challenge' at its inception in 2004, but since 2015, when Dairy Farmers Hill (in the Arboretum) was added, it now has six peaks for you - a 20% bonus.
Climbs for you to conquer
| Peak | Verticle height | Average grade | Maximum grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Mount Stromlo | 160 m | 4.5% | 8.4% |
| 2. Red Hill | 100 m | 8.5% | 12+% |
| 3. Mount Pleasant | 80 m | 3.0% | 9.7% |
| 4. Mount Ainslie | 220 m | 8.9% | 13.0% |
| 5. Black Mountain | 230 m | 9.2% | 13.0% |
| 6. Dairy Farmers Hill | 100m | 5.0% | 11+% |
