Bright Gravel is BACK – 24 – 25 May
We’re excited to shake up the format in 2025 and bring you the Bright Gravel Stage Race. Both days riding start and finish in Bright, and the routes highlight some of the premium unsealed roads of the region.
On course, riders can expect six timed stages across the weekend with food, hydration, music and good vibes to keep the morale high out on the road.
This event is welcoming of all riders (including eMTBs), but being Bright there are a few of high meters so expect a bit of a sting in the legs at the end.
You can either compete or complete this event. It’s fully timed with a podium at the end, so perfect if you’re looking to challenge your mates or yourself.
Riders can either choose to ride both days, or just select one day of riding.
RACE STARTS IN
COURSE OVERVIEW
A brand new design, both routes comprise well-maintained fire trails, premium gravel, and challenging climbs of Clearspot and Mt Porepunkah if you’re tackling the 100km distance.
On Saturday, for the long course, you’ll ride just 95km with 2,300+ high metres across the day. An average rider would take 4-5 hours to complete the route.
If you’d prefer something shorter, we also have the 60km route, with 1379m of climbing.
Everyone will roll out together on Sunday for a fun 56.3 km/1,353 m ride.
SATURDAY
- Long course: 95.2 km/2,392 m (4 timed stages)*
- Short course: 60km/1379m (3 timed stages)*
SUNDAY
- Distance: 56.3 km/+1,353 m (2 timed stages)*
Note: Courses are subject to change right up until event day
AT A GLANCE
You can ride either both days, or just one but if you’re looking for a personal challenge, we’d suggest both!
PRICING
- Saturday only – $120
- Sunday only – $120
- Both days – $199
You can enter online right up to 20mins before race starts. Don’t forget you DO NOT need an AusCycling membership to race with us.
Using the link below, you can download the routes to your phone or head unit ahead of the race.
SATURDAY 100KM ROUTE
8:00 am start
SATURDAY 55KM ROUTE
8:30 am start
SUNDAY ROUTE
8:00 am start
Results + Presentations
There will be presentations from 1 pm at Bright Brewery on Sunday, so make sure you stick around!
If you’re racing for the choccies and racing both days, the stage race results will be awarded by age categories.
If you’re only racing one day, then the podium will be an Open Category i.e. 1st, 2nd 3rd Men and Women.
Results will be available online via live.entryzone.com.au/.
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Volunteer
If you’re interested in volunteering with us, email info@bighillevents.com.au. All volunteers receive a free entry to any Big Hill Event, which can be transferred to another person.
