Riders taking part in the challenge also have the opportunity to go the extra mile and raise money for official charity partner The Smith Family. Last year these riders raised a record figure of over $500,000 for The Smith Family.

Ride options (check for availability as this event is really popular and books out). If you miss your preference then try again next year, is around the middle of October each year.
250km - sold out for 2008

210km - with ferry you can choose to ride to Queenscliff or Sorrento first before catching the ferry and finishing in Melbourne.
210km - no ferry. You ride to Queenscliff and return, or ride to Sorrento and return.
100km - Sorrento to Melbourne
80km - School Challenge Ride Option (New for 2008, this challenge is for students only! Here you get a taste of the excitement and buzz of riding along Beach Road to Patterson River and return.)
50km - Experience the thrill of riding over the Westgate bridge (twice!) and enjoy the festivities at the halfway mark in Altona at the Altona Beach Break.

More information here.