To quailify to do the ACE250 you need to have verifiably completed at
least one of the following or similar ride of equivalent mountain terrain,
distance, endurTo have successfully completed any of the following since November 2011
1) The Audax Alpine Classic 200km – rider number and overall time (not riding time).
2) The Alpine Raid 250km
3) An Audax Randonneur Super Series.
4) An Audax ride of similar length and difficulty. Feel free to contact the Audax person in your State for advice. http://www.audax.org.au/public/index.php?option=com_content&;view=article&id=70&Itemid=18
5) The 3 Peaks Challenge (230km) – rider number and overall time (not riding time).
6) The Fitzs Challenge (Epic or Extreme) – rider number and overall time (not riding time).
7) The Lake Cycle Taupo Challenge (Enduro, Maxi or Extreme) – rider number and overall time (not riding time).
Or
1) The 2011 Audax Paris-Brest-Paris
2) Provide verifiable information of rides that you have completed in Australia or overseas that would demonstrate you have the capability to complete the ACE250ance and self reliance:
1) The Audax Alpine Classic 200km – rider number and overall time (not riding time).
2) The Alpine Raid 250km
3) An Audax Randonneur Super Series.
4) An Audax ride of similar length and difficulty. Feel free to contact the Audax person in your State for advice. http://www.audax.org.au/
5) The 3 Peaks Challenge (230km) – rider number and overall time (not riding time).
6) The Fitzs Challenge (Epic or Extreme) – rider number and overall time (not riding time).
7) The Lake Cycle Taupo Challenge (Enduro, Maxi or Extreme) – rider number and overall time (not riding time).
Or
1) The 2011 Audax Paris-Brest-Paris
2) Provide verifiable information of rides that you have completed in Australia or overseas that would demonstrate you have the capability to complete the ACE250ance and self reliance:
3) An Ironman Triathlon
* Note this is subject to the organiser accepting these rides
There is a pre ride light check and a reflective vest is supplied free
of charge for the 0400 riders which must be worn till daylight and in times of poor
visibility.
All 6.19am starters will be required to have a
flashing rear light. Riders will be asked to keep a rear light flashing
for the duration of the event - for safety in low visibility (fog, low
cloud, rain, spray) and in extreme light contrast conditions to assist
other road users to see cyclists moving in and out of blinding sunlight
and dark shadows.
Please note inexperienced riders and riders wanting to use the maximum time available (16.6hrs) should start at 0400.
Lights are required for this start. There is a pre ride light check and a reflective vest is supplied free of charge which must be worn till daylight and in times of poor visibility
View the lighting rules
View the reflective vest
Read the ACE FAQ
