2019 newcrest orange challenge riDe guIdE Whether you’re into sport, music, food and wine, action or adventure, you’ll find many exciting events for all ages, in amazing locations throughout Regional NSW. NORTH COAST SAIL PORT STEPHENS 8 - 14 April An annual yachting regatta held in the pristine waterways of the Port Stephens Marine Park. d’Albora Marina, Nelson Bay COUNTRY NSW CANOWINDRA BALLOON FESTIVAL 19 - 28 April Experience the magic and spectacle of over 20 hot air balloons taking to the skies each morning and late afternoon. Canowindra SOUTH COAST WINGS OVER ILLAWARRA 4 - 5 May Visit this spectacular airshow to see jaw-dropping flying displays of aerobatics, classic warbirds and vintage aircraft for an unforgettable experience. Illawarra Regional Airport If it’s on in NSW, it’s on visitnsw.com Please note that events are subject to change or cancellation (check relevant website for further details prior to the event). Destination NSW acknowledges and appreciates all photographic images supplied by each event owner for use in this advertisement. Welcome from Bicycle Network Professional cyclists feel like rock stars when people line the streets to cheer them on. But the best the rest of us can hope for is a fist bump from a riding partner or loved one who understands we just achieved something amazing. Things will be different this year in Orange. For the first time riders will be finishing down the main street and be greeted with a hero’s welcome as they roll across the line into Robertson Park. It’s obviously a huge step forward for the people of Orange to so generously share their beloved town with people on bikes. It shows what in three short years has become so special about this event: the local hospitality. Australians who go to Europe to ride their bike often speak of how welcome they feel. With Orange fast becoming a must ride destination, bike riders no longer have to endure a horrifying 24- hour plane trip to feel special. European style riding with a unique Aussie flavour is just a few hours away in Orange. Thank you to all the riders for joining us for the 2019 Newcrest Orange Challenge. And thank you to everyone who has gone above and beyond to make sure that for one weekend anyone on a bike feels like a star. Craig Richards CEO Bicycle Network 3 Welcome from the NSW Government On behalf of the NSW Government, welcome to Orange for the 2019 Newcrest Orange Challenge – an event which showcases the best of the Central West region to cycling enthusiasts from around Australia. The NSW Government is proud to support this wonderful event via its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW. Supporting events such as the Newcrest Orange Challenge brings economic benefit to regional communities, putting more heads on hotel beds, diners in restaurants and shoppers in boutiques. The event will journey through the surrounding regions and include a 170km and 100km route taking in Orange, Canowindra and Mandurama, while a 70km route will take cyclists through the quiet country roads of the Central West Tablelands. The event will also highlight the great food and wine experiences on offer in the region and participants and their families are encouraged to take some time to explore the local farmers’ markets, natural attractions, galleries, museums and fantastic restaurants. Best of luck to all competitors and trust visitors to the region thoroughly enjoy their time exploring more of Orange and its beautiful surrounding areas. 4 Cadia Valley Operations Proud to be part of the local community Cadia Valley Operations is one Community Partnerships of the largest gold and copper mining operations in Australia Every year Cadia distributes up to and is owned by Newcrest Mining $400,000 in funding to community Limited. Operations include the groups and organisations which Cadia East underground mine, provide ongoing infrastructure and an ore processing facility and a support for local communities in dewatering facility. the Orange, Blayney and Cabonne local government areas. Site Tours Cadia has been the major sponsor of the Newcrest Orange Challenge Cadia invites local schools and since 2016. The event is fast community groups in the Orange, cementing Orange not only as the Blayney or Cabonne local food and wine capital, but a strong government areas to arrange site sporting destination as well. visits to the mine by appointment. Tours are free of charge, last two Other recent donations include: hours and are offered subject to ■ $27,500 towards the availability. Orange360 Village Tourism For tour bookings, contact 0439 490 program. 092 or [email protected]. ■ $25,000 towards widening the au. Gosling Creek track. ■ $25,000 towards St Vincent Open Day De Paul Society drought-relief appeal (including donations Cadia is hosting an Open Day on from employees) Saturday, 6 April 2019. Buses will depart for tours of Cadia from the ■ $15,000 towards the Bowen Blayney Community Centre. Community Technology Centre, providing access to Tours are a gold coin donation and computers, internet, printing visitors will need to prebook tickets. and homework assistance. For more information, visit www. ■ $10,000 towards new shelving cadiavalley.com.au. for FoodCare Orange. Introduction Bicycle Network is Australia’s largest bike riding group representing almost 50,000 members and working to make it easier for people to ride a bike. We support people who ride by working with governments and advocating for better places to ride and the introduction of more supportive legislation. Our Ride2School, Ride2Work and Parkiteer programs introduce people to riding and help them get started. Our members enable us to do this, and we help them with comprehensive bike riding insurance, legal support and assistance whenever they need it. We also love to celebrate the fun and joy of bike riding and get to do this at our unique events, including our Aussie classic, the Newcrest Orange Challenge. Evolving from a small single-distance ride in 2016, more than 1,500 riders now join us each March to take on one of three routes through New South Wales’ stunning Central West. Whether you’re new to riding, or are on the bike every other day, we know you’ll love this event. With stunning scenery, great rural hospitality, a challenging ride and a cold drink at the end of the day, there’s not much more you could ask for. The Newcrest Orange Challenge wouldn’t be possible without the support of the local communities and event partners who share their world with us for a weekend. As well as the riders who join us, we’d like to thank Newcrest Mining, Destination NSW, Orange Daybreak Rotary, Orange City Council, Cabonne Council, Blayney Shire Council, Cowra Shire Council, NSW Police and NSW Ambulance for their ongoing support. 6 Bicycle Network Members Members help us do what we do. The support of more than 50,000 members means that every day we can work on making it easier for people to ride and create a more bike-friendly Australia. To say thank you to Bicycle Network members at the Newcrest Orange Challenge we’re offering some extra benefits and care. Saturday 30 March: » Priority pack collection at the Bicycle Network marquee » Complementary kit bag and riding socks » Members Only Route Briefing and Q&A at 3pm, Groundstone Café Sunday 31 March » Complementary post-ride massage at the Bicycle Network marquee If you’re not a Bicycle Network member you can join now. As well as supporting us, you’ll also receive comprehensive bike riding insurance. + Members get a free massage at the Newcrest Orange Challenge We all ride differently, but together we make a difference. $1099 / month Become a Bicycle Network member and you’ll be part of Australia’s biggest community of bike riders, plus you get bike riding insurance. JOIN US TODAY bicyclenetwork.com.au #TogetherWeRide Event Schedule Saturday 30 March Event village: Robertson Park, Summer Street Orange Join us at our brand new event village in the heart of Orange from 12pm to 5pm for: » Rider pack collection » Jersey size swap (limited) » Valet drop-off » Merchandise shop While you’re at the village, enjoy the local food and drink offerings, free childrens activities and live music! You can also participate in our brand new dash for cash, the Prologue in the Park. Take on this fun time- trial race for riders of all abilities and have a crack at taking home the $1,000 cash prize! Rider Briefing There will be a briefing for all riders on Saturday 30 March at 4pm. All riders should attend this briefing to hear final event information and important updates. There will be an additional short briefing at the start line before the ride starts on Sunday 31 March. Note: Car parking is available behind the Orange City Council building, access via Lords Place. 8 Valet Service (170km only) Our rider valet service makes it easy for you to look after yourself on the ride, but it’s important to plan ahead and use your valet bags wisely. One A3 sized valet bag will ‘ride ahead’ and be waiting for you at Mandurama. In this bag you can pack any essentials (nutrition, change of clothes) you may want to collect at the lunch stop. The second bag is your return valet bag, so you can return any unwanted clothing or items to the finish site. Pack this second bag inside the first Please drop your valet bags off at the Bicycle Network tent at Robertson Park by 3pm Saturday. There will be no valet drop off at the start line on Sunday morning.