Introducing two new multi-lap courses for Mountain Biking stages of the Freycinet Challenge 2025, which take you into the Coles Bay Conservation Area and around Telstra Tower Hill.
The courses are completely off-road without any 2-way traffic. All riders travel in the same direction on 4WD tracks and single tracks that loop through rugged bushland. There are some challenging climbing sections and some tricky technical sections, but you are rewarded with some flowing downhill action where you can get some serious speed. There's a few jumps too, if you want to get some air-time!
After departing the Event Hub, you ride out along the Esplanade to Coles Bay Road - crossing the road and heading onto the tracks that loop around Telstra Tower Hill. Follow the signs and markers, as they lead you along the course. Stay out on the loop until you complete your laps. Head back to the Event Hub at the end of your last lap - crossing Coles Bay Road and sprinting down the Esplanade to the finish line.
Senior competitors: The final lap is shorter (half a lap), so look out for the detour sign.
Both courses look similar, but they go in opposite directions and have subtle differences - clockwise on Stage 4 and anticlockwise on Stage 7 (see the maps below). Our Race Officials and SES crew will be cheering you along the way, keeping you on course and ready to lend a hand if you need it.
As with all the other stages, you are responsible for your own wellbeing when racing. Carrying your own hydration and nutrition is highly recommended.
Mountain Bike: Day 1
Stage: 4
Distance: Seniors 17 kilometres (2.5 laps), Juniors 14 kms (2 laps)
Elevation Gain: 400-500 metres
Terrain: 4WD tracks and single tracks
Equipment: Mountain bike (gravel bikes are not permitted)
IMPORTANT: The map below is showing 1 lap only.
Mountain Bike: Day 2
Stage: 7
Distance: Seniors 17 kilometres (2.5 laps), Juniors 14 kms (2 laps)
Elevation Gain: 400-500 metres
Terrain: 4WD tracks and single tracks
Equipment: Mountain bike (gravel bikes are not permitted)
IMPORTANT: The map below is showing 1 lap only.
Other stages
Take a look at the other stages of the race:
