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When the 2019 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships kick off in Bogense, Denmark on February 2nd – 3rd 2019, we can guarantee an experience out of the ordinary. We look forward to giving you and your friends and family the greatest live cycling experience. The fast and technical track promises drama and intense fight, as the world’s best Cyclo-Cross riders will be getting ready for start in Bogense.
See you in Bogense – SOMETHING SPECIAL
The mythical milestone of the ages.
The old school imperial.
A grand day out on the bicycle
163kms* with no significant climbing but plenty of fun and views and pie stops. This is all on sealed road.
This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with a musette of goodies, plenty of cafe stops, a finish at a pub, and a lift back to Christchurch.
Register now as there are limited places.
A gentle introduction to the joy of gravel grinders with four cafe/bars to relax, rejuvenate and rest at.
This is a great introduction to gravel riding, it is mostly flat 60ks with 13 gravel sections, there are a couple of easy climbs, a bit of highway and a number of quiet rural roads.
This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with plenty of cafe stops.
Perfect for the person who hasn’t ridden on gravel before and wants to in a no pressure group. Or just a social play with friends new and old. It’s not a race!
The cost will be $20 per person.
Date > 19 January 2019.
Register now as there are limited places.
A Gran Fondo is a long-distance road ride and roughly translates into English as “Big Ride.”
Let’s face it, for most of us 100k is a pretty Big Ride, we aren’t all pro cyclists.
This ride is designed to be one of your first metric centuries, we will provide a friendly, inclusive and learning environment for you on an interesting and scenic route.
A Rookie 100 – this is not a race, it is a fun, social Sunday Hundy
This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with a musette of goodies, plenty of cafe stops, and a finish at a pub
The cost will be $00 per person.
$$$ includes guiding and some goodies.
We will take you through the signals & etiquette of bunch riding, nutrition tips and common maintenance.
If you need transport, we can take you, but there is a surcharge.
A detailed ride guide and gear list will be sent to registered riders.
What you need:
A sense of adventure & fun!
Be an intermediate level rider however we can help you make the
transition (you should be comfortable riding a bike for 2 hours)
A well maintained bike, spares and gear sufficient for a day of riding.
Any medication you require and food/water for the day.
A detailed ride guide and gear list will be sent to registered riders.
Two great routes in two locations close to Christchurch, every other month.
Register now!
Wheels and Wine
Wine and Cheese
Tastings and Trails
A perfect pairing
40 kms of easy, fun cycling on gravel roads, sealed roads, farm tracks and of course plenty of wineries to taste the local fare with views a plenty.
This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with a musette of goodies, plenty of stops, finishing at a wine restaurant, and a lift back to Christchurch
You can ride this on a gravel bike, CX bike, mountain bike and most things in between.
Perfect for everyone!
The cost will be $80 per person.
$ includes guiding, transport, musette and some goodies.
Bring some cash and a backpack for any wine that takes your fancy.
Bring some cash for lunch or sneak in some sammies…
Register now as there are limited places.
A Gran Fondo is a long-distance road ride and roughly translates into English as “Big Ride.”
Let’s face it, for most of us 100k is a pretty Big Ride, we aren’t all pro cyclists.
This ride is designed to be one of your first metric centuries, we will provide a friendly, inclusive and learning environment for you on an interesting and scenic route.
A Rookie 100 – this is not a race, it is a fun, social Sunday Hundy
This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with a musette of goodies, plenty of cafe stops, and a finish at a pub
The cost will be $50 per person.
$$$ includes guiding and some goodies.
We will take you through the signals & etiquette of bunch riding, nutrition tips and common maintenance.
If you need transport, we can take you, but there is a surcharge.
A detailed ride guide and gear list will be sent to registered riders.
What you need:
A sense of adventure & fun!
Be an intermediate level rider however we can help you make the
transition (you should be comfortable riding a bike for 2 hours)
A well maintained bike, spares and gear sufficient for a day of riding.
Any medication you require and food/water for the day.
A detailed ride guide and gear list will be sent to registered riders.
Register now!
With almost 10,000 riders taking part in the last two years, the event has established itself as one of the most popular mass participation bike rides in the country, attracting cyclists from across Australia and internationally.
The event is a UCI Gran Fondo World Championships qualifier and with the 2019 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Poznan, Poland the road to the rainbow jersey begins here.
Held in Lorne and Apollo Bay, Victoria, the event includes a weekend of family-friendly activities that makes the Wiggle Amy’s Gran Fondo not just an event, but an experience.
Events to Particpate In:
Age Category – 120km
Recreation – 120km
Medio Fondo – 45k
Gravel Fondo – 65k
Family Fondo – 14k
Amy’s Wall – 110m @20%
CycloCross
Come and join us, we will sort out everything for you so all you have to do is focus on the riding!
Register your interest now.
Mark the date, save your pennies and prepare your legs.
The 2018 Gravel Worlds promises an unparalleled challenge for the gravel enthusiast. The pirates are charting a route of approximately 150 miles and near 10,000ft (3040m) of climbing – adventuring through the rural farmlands of Southeastern Nebraska.
The 2018 Gravel Worlds will satisfy your gravel grinder itch. The pirates have a fun and challenging course designed for 2018 with some familiar roads from years past and some newly-discovered sections never ventured on before.
The exciting part of this event is that the course is not released until just prior to the event and it’s self-supported mayhem.
The winner of each category of the officially unofficial Gravel World Championship (150 miler) will have the honor of slipping on a Gravel World Champion jersey! All finishers who complete the entire 150 miles (241 km) will also receive a unique finisher item.
The Privateer Gravel Grinder is back for 2018 for those that want to get their feet wet. This is a non-competitive event. You can expect approximately 75 miles (120 km) of Nebraska Gravel Goodness on many of the same roads as the 150 miler.
But that’s not all, there will be plenty of time to see some local attractions, amazing sights, some riding, shopping, big eating and, of course, breweries!
Alto Cycle Tours is pleased to offer an all-inclusive LAND only package deal – accommodation, fun and most food included.
You just have to get there, with your bike, appetite and legs!
Follow the Mighty and Majestic Buller River from Source to Sea.
The mythical milestone of the ages.
The old school imperial.
A grand day out on the bicycle
163 kms* with no significant climbing but plenty of fun and views and pie stops. This is all on sealed road.
This will be a semi-supported, no drop, guided ride with a musette of goodies, plenty of cafe stops, a finish at a pub, and a lift back to St Arnaud.
Perfect for the person who hasn’t ridden 160 kms before and wants to in a no pressure group. It’s not a race!
The cost will be $60 per person.
$ includes guiding, transport, musette and some goodies.
Date > 11 August 2018.
Register now as there are limited places.
* just to make sure Strava gets it
12 – 18 April 2018.