Bicycle Network Victoria: 3 Peaks Challenge 2012
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Introducing the Lanterne Rouge
As in the Tour de France, the Lanterne Rouge will be the last rider to complete the 3 Peaks Challenge 2012, right on 13 hours. You do not want to fall behind him.
The Lanterne Rouge will be out training hard from now until the event. If you spot him, tweet us a picture (including #3Peaks) and the best judged will win a Garmin Edge 800. Terms & Conditions apply.
Ride Guide
The 3 Peaks Challenge 2012 Ride Guide is now available. It's important that all participants familarise themselves with the information, so they are prepared to take on the peaks.
Garmin Edge 800 Promotion
Enter the 3 Peaks Challenge today and win a Garmin Edge 800.
Be inspired by Gerro's 2012 Santos Tour Down Under win and conquer one of the world's toughest and most picturesque cycling challenges - the 3 Peaks Challenge 2012.
Once you have entered the 3 Peaks Challenge 2012, tweet us your favourite moment from the 2012 Santos Tour Down Under and include the #3Peaks hashtag.
The most inspiring and entertaining entry will win!
Cadel's 3 Peaks Pack: Exclusive Offer
Winners Sports Nutrition is proud to be associated with this year's 3 Peaks Challenge and will be supplying Winners Sustained Energy bars and gels to all participants to support you through the gruelling event.
To ensure you have adequate nutrition during your training leading up to the event, Winners are providing all 3 Peaks Challenge 2012 participants the following exclusive offer:
Cadel's 3 Peaks Pack - $110 (plus postage & handling), saving 40% off RRP.
- 48 Winners Energy Bars
- 24 Winners Energy Gels
- 12 packs of Energy Chews
The perfect training companion
Bring new life to every ride with new and affordable Garmin Edge® 200. This GPS-enabled bike computer tracks time, distance, speed and the path you traveled. Edge 200 is easy to use and there’s no setup required. Just place it on the included bike mount and you’re ready to roll. It’s ideal for training, everyday and touring rides or any adventure you want to relive later. Upload to Garmin Connect™ to see your ride on a map, analyse it, share it and view more detail. Use Garmin Connect’s Course Creator to plan new rides, challenge your time on previous rides or download rides from other users for a virtual competition.
"Within moments of being turned on for the first time, the Edge 200 is ready to provide all the standard functions offered by a bike computer i.e. speed, distance, and average speed. However, there is no need to install a magnet on a spoke or determine wheel circumference, the Edge 200 uses GPS to work it all out." - Cycling Tips
Peaks Pro Team kick off 2012
With just under 8 weeks to go, Peaks Pro Team Member, Kevin is leading the first training ride for 2012 on Saturday 14 January.
Nutrition and Training Tips
David Heatley, Cycling-Inform Director, explains the importance of nutrition and gives his top tips on training for the 3 Peaks Challenge:
Follow the leader...
Garmin, the GPS experts have a range of cycling computers for every level of cyclist. From the entry level Edge 200 to the feature packed Edge 500 or the touchscreen Edge 800, Garmin has the product to suit.
Whether you’re training for a century ride or competing in road or mountain bike races, Edge® 800 helps you make the most of every ride. This GPS-enabled bike computer tracks speed, distance and elevation and has built-in mapping. The new touchscreen colour display lets you switch training pages or view the map with just a tap. Compatible with ANT+™ sensors for speed/cadence1, heart rate1 and power2. High-sensitivity receiver for better reception even near tall buildings and tree cover. Features a sleek design and quarter-turn mount. For detailed post-ride analysis, mapping and the ability to share your ride, upload to Garmin Connect™.
1Included with some models; sold separately for others 2When paired with a third-party ANT+™ power meter.
3 Peaks Challenge 2012 Pro Team Announced!
Elite Cyclists Nick Mitchell, Mark Guirguis, Kevin Russell and Peter English make up the 3 Peaks Challenge 2012 Pro Team. These cyclists join Bicycle Network Victoria as 'your domestique', providing you with the following:
- Monthly Training Rides
- Top tips for taking on the peaks
- Setting the pace on the ride - each team member will maintain a specific pace to help get you across the finish line
Early bird offer has now closed!
Early bird offer: Enter the 3 Peaks Chalenge 2012 and receive a Tour de France 2011 - The Complete Highlights DVD!
Offer valid for the first 700 3 Peaks Challenge 2012 entries from 1 September - 11 December 2011. Tour de France 2011 - The Complete Highlights DVD RRP $39.95. Terms & conditions apply.
Victoria's Secret
Cycling Tips: "One of the most magnificent circuits in Australia. A 235km loop, three mountain passes with nearly 5,000 vertical meters of climbing...it’s always difficult and always rewarding"
Rapha Rides the Victorian Alps from RAPHA on Vimeo.