What the riders say: Thank you for organizing this awesome event. Of all the group rides I do during the year this is, by far, the best. Starting and finishing in Byron worked really well. In some ways I miss the Mount Tomewin section but in other ways not. See you next year. All the best, Malcolm Coulter (Annerley, Brisbane, Nov 2011)
Roll out start from Byron bay. Photo Credit: Northern Rivers Sporting Images (Official Rainbow Ride photographer) BYRON TO BYRON COURSE: One of the most beautiful, stunning and challenging century rides in Australia. The Rainbow Ride cycle challenge is a charity supporting (Byron Emergency Accommodation Project (BEAP) ride that goes around the Northern Hinterland known as the Rainbow region from Byron bay NSW. We welcome you to come to Byron bay for the weekend to soak up the sun, beaches, lighthouse walks and participate in the Rainbow Ride. Join us for a day of challenging riding on the scenic course of rolling terrain as it leaves from the historic and beautiful Byron bay Lighthouse (160k/100k start) and continues through town out to Myocum then up Possom shoot (with spectacular views of the hinterland) onto Coolamon Scenic drive then down into Mullumbimby with amazing views of Mt Chincogan.
Turning inland to Main arm and through the Pocket rd to the village of Billinudgel and onto Tweed valley way (the old Pacfic coast highway) through Mooball (the 100k turns here towards Pottsville) and across the Burringbar range with fantastic views of Mt Warning, turning along Baker rd with the Tweed river and valley of contrasts in the background, then on towards Uki, Stokers Siding, turning back across the Burringbar range, then out to the Pottsville village coast and beaches (This is NEW!).
Coming back to Oceanshores and climbing and descending over the technical Coolamon Scenic extension back to Mullumbimby, through the Myocum countryside before returning to celebrate your finish in Byron bay.
Riders pass the Billinudgel Hotel. Photo Credit: P King
This is a sport cycle challenge event (NOT A RACE) open to anyone with a bike. (Road bikes only on 160k events, Road Bikes, Hybrids and MTBs are welcome on the 100k) This ride has lots of climbing and we encourage you to train for the event and achieve your personal best. Training tips: Rainbow Ride training program
Choose your event: 160k Solo [Open to riders 17+ years and of all abilities] 160k 2/3/4 person Teams [Open to riders 17+ years and of all abilities. Mens/Womens/Mixed]
100k Solo [Open to riders 13+ years and of all abilities] 100k 2/3/4 person Teams [Open to riders 13+ years and of all abilities. Mens/Womens/Mixed] Teams: The Combined Team time is based on the accumulative team time to finish. Team of 2/3 or 4 friends to ride the complete the distance together. So start training together and working on your team tactics!
Rider Age Categories: Juniors: 13 -16 years Elite: 17+ years Seniors: 17 - 34 years Masters: 35 - 44 years Veterans: 45 - 54 years Super Vets: 55 - 64 years Grand Masters: 65+ years Teams: Mens/Womens/Mixed (2/3/4 person)
Note: Juniors 13 - 16 years can only ride the 100k event.
Start Times/Locations: 160k and 100k start inat 7.30 am (NSW Time!) PLEASE NOTE NEW START/FINISH location. We are back to starting at the Byron bay Lighthouse this year! Registration and number pick up at Clarks beach carpark Byron bay 5.30am - 6.45am.
New Finish location will be announced when approved by Byron shire council.
All riders must ride up to the start at the Lighthouse and be lined up by 7.15am. NO SUPPORTERS VEHICLES TO BE DRIVEN TO THE LIGHTHOUSE.
ATTENTION!THIS IS NOT A RACE.ALL THE ROADS ARE OPEN TO ALL VEHICLE TRAFFIC. YOU MUST OBEY AND FOLLOW THE ROAD CODE ANDRIDE ONLY 2 ABREAST (INCLUDING GIVE WAY SIGNS, STOP SIGNS, RAILWAY CROSSINGS) AND EVENT RULES OR FACE IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFACTION.
Prizes: up to $10000+ in prizes and giveaways Spot prizes. Reward Prizes (Glass Trophies) for Top 3 solo fastest timed riders in each Category. Reward Prizes (Glass Trophies) for Top 3 2/3/4 person Teams. Reward Prizes (Glass Trophies) for Last (slowest) rider to finish in each event. $1000 in Cash prizes for 160k event King of the Mountains points competition.
5 places for points over each climb (Points:125, 100,75,50,25) KOM Cash prizes:1st: $450 2nd: $250 3rd: $150 4th: $100 5th: $50
160k King of the Mountains Climbs: Distances are bottom of climbs (31k) Pocket Road Rocket (1.3 kilometres 100m elevation) (57k) Burringbar Burner (2.0 kilometres 160m elevation) (88k) Smith Creek Wall (0.5 kilometres 130m elevation) (95k) Burringbar Buster (3.0 kilometres 160m elevation) (111k) Pottsville Pacer (1.2 kilometres 150m elevation)
Lunch/Prize giving: A catered lunch will be served to all participants following your event from 12.00pm with the prize giving at 2pm. You must be present to receive prizes.
Safety/Support: We have a Mobile tech support vehicle (that roams). Every participant must wear a helmet, ride a safe bicycle, carry a spare/tools and obey all road rules, marshals and organizers instructions.
This event has a Police escort. Medical personnel will follow the events and be on hand for rider support. We count on you to ride in a safe manner. Riders are responsible for their own Insurance/medical coverage.
No Supporters Vehicles to directly follow the event! If supporters wish to watch the event and/or feed their riders they must go ahead to the feed stations in advance of the start. Any supporters directly following their riders will risk being disqualified and asked to leave the event.
Aid Stations: (HealthriteWater and Food) 42k: Billinudgel (Healthrite Water) 160k/100k riders 52k: Mooball/Pottsville rd (Healthrite Major Water stop and Bananas) 100k riders only 59k: Top of Burringbar range (Healthrite Water) 160k riders only 62k/95k: Intersection Tweed Valley way/Stokers siding rd (Healthrite Major Water stop and Bananas) 160k riders only (double option stop) 105k: Mooball/Pottsville rd (Healthrite Major Water stop and Bananas 160k riders only Pottsville (Healthrite Water) 160k/100k riders 84k (100k riders) Orana rd roundabout (Healthrite Major Water stop and Bananas) 137k (160k riders) Orana rd roundabout (Healthrite Major Water stop and Bananas)
PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION: Numbers/Transponders Pick up: (Saturday Nov 10th) 160k/100k riders from 2.00pm - 6pm at Clarks beach carpark Byron bay. Any riders starting without a transponder will be disqualified.
Number/Transponders pick up on the ride day: (Sunday Nov 11th) Registration and number pick up atClarks beach carpark Byron bay 5.30am - 6.45am.
All riders must ride up to the start at the Lighthouse and be lined up by 7.15am. NO SUPPORTERS VEHICLES TO BE DRIVEN TO THE LIGHTHOUSE. Any riders starting without a transponder will be disqualified.
Rider safety briefing times: All 160k and 100k ridersmust attend the rider safety briefing at 7.15am.
Rainbow Ride Jerseys: Looking for a Rainbow Ride jersey? Jerseys are $120 including postage and handling.
Mens Sizes Chest Length XS 88cm 64cm S 92cm 67cm M 96cm 70cm L 100cm 73cm XL 104cm 76cm XXL 110cm 79cm XXXL 116cm 82cm
Womens Sizes Bust XS (6) <80cm S (8) 82cm M (10) 88cm L (12) 94cm XL (14) 98cm XXL (16) >100cm
Place your order when you enter. Either by credit card or Email entry.
Rainbow Ride Entry Fees: Solo $95 Teams (2 Person: $85 each) $170 Teams (3 Person: $85 each) $255 Teams (4 Person: $85 each) $340
Please note: Email Entry and Post in Entry options close Sept 11th, Credit card entries remain open until November 5th.
How to enter: 3 options Secure credit card entry with Active Network (Please note: Credit Card entries are $5 more than standard entry prices to cover CC fees) Click here to enter and Pay by Credit Card
[All Entries include, Riders Catered lunch, Free Tube, Wallaby bar, Transponder Timing, Mobile Tech support, Aid Stations] Your entry fees also pay for the Police escort and Paramedics services.
Official Charities: The Rainbow Ride is supporting BEAP (Byron Emergency Accommodation Project) BEAP [Byron Emergency accommodation project]
Tell your friends, get a team together and start training!
Thankyou to these City councils for cooperation and support:
Entries Open Now! Secure credit card entry here with Active Network (Please note: Credit Card entries are $5 more than standard entry prices to cover CC fees)
Event includes: -160k and 100k events -up to $10000 in spot prizes -Free Tube -Wallaby bar -Transponder timing -KOM Awards -Catered Lunch -Aid stations -Mobile tech support -Expo and entertainment atfinish
Rainbow Ride History: 2006 90 Total Riders 2007 180 Total Riders 2008 294 Total Riders 2009 440 Total Riders 2010 540 Total Riders 2011 620 Total Riders
