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Mountain bike challenge WA

The Gibb Challenge

13th - 20th MAY, 2022

G'day Gibbsters, past, present and future! Welcome to the 2022 campaign for The Gibb Challenge: a socially competitive 660 kilometre team relay event raising community awareness and money for charity.

How to become a Gibbster

Form a team of 2-6 riders and raise at least $1000 each for our charity partner before joining our celebration of fat tyre fellowship along the Kimberley super-highway of the Gibb River Road. Once you’ve raised your $1000 qualifying amount, you might want to nominate a second registered charity to share your fund-raising endeavours, or just keep rattlin' the tin for our principal charity partner.

We have lots of helpful information on our website about things you may need for The Gibb Challenge like support vehicles, bike and equipment info and if you need more information please get in touch.

Just want to be part of the event without riding? Join as a Bloody Heroic Volunteer.

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A life defining
adventure

The Gibb Challenge will lead you on a life defining adventure from the deep port Kimberley town of Derby to the world acclaimed million acres El Questro Wilderness Park. Overnight camping and fellowship at Imintji Community, Mount Elizabeth Station, Ellenbrae Station, Home Valley Station before two nights of rest and exploration at El Questro.

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Getting There

Hollywood Style ... Flights within Australia Broome is a major gateway to the attractions of the Kimberley region and enjoys goo...

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Support Vehicle

Sapio Vestra Hostis (Know your enemy): The Gibb River Road was established to link the deep port facilities of Derby and Wyndham ...

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No Lance - It's all about the bike

Nothing Technical Here Folks: The Gibb River Road is essentially an unsealed road, established to link the deep port facilities o...

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Equipment for the challenge

Bike Tools and Spare Parts Tyre levers/patch kit Spare tubes Spare tyre(s) CO2 canisters or Mini-pump Floor p...

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Bloody Heroic Volunteers

Volunteers are a revered element of The Gibb Challenge. They’re simply amazing; donating their time, expertise and enthusiasm. ...

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FUNDRAISING

Supporting the
Kyle Andrews Foundation (KAF)

The Gibb Challenge is intent upon supporting charities with regional relevance and demonstrated integrity. In 2022, our event has selected the Kyle Andrews Foundation (KAF) to be the principal beneficiary of our celebrated community event, with another ambitious fund-raising ...

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I raised an extra $465.00 which I donated to Care flight NT. Mate thanks for an absolutely fantastic time, you and your crew deserve the biggest pat on the back for getting this together. This was my first year but I will back again next year if I can get through the ballot for nominations (I will be emailing offering bribes at that time). Time to sit back take a breath and a beer have a bit of reflection time and then get ready for next year. - Pete Polman (from Team Madness)

Simon – our final fundraising tally for this year was an amazing $118,527 – of which $5k went to RFDS and the rest to Autism West. This far exceeded even our best expectations! If you’re interested in knowing how these monies get put to good use, I encourage you have a look at our video here www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIBDui6027w. Again, thank you for the opportunity to participate in such an amazing event, and for allowing us to raise funds for our charity of choice and for not letting it bloody rain this year.  Bring on 2015! - Adam

The Gibb Challenge provided the Downer Team with a great opportunity for camaraderie, team building and whole lot of fun. Most importantly though it was an opportunity to give something back to a good cause. Our business operates all over the country, in and out of communities Urban and Rural. In 2018 knowing the RFDS were the key beneficiary it made our decision to enter pretty easy. The event was so well organised that it was simply enjoyable and we all missed it the moment it ended. Good luck for future rides and we would love to be back again. - Mark

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AusCycling Fat Bike National Championships

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Friday 13th May, 2022 Broome WA Broome Western Australia will once again host the AusCycling Fat Bike National Championships. The Championships. . .

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AusCycling Fat Bike National Championships

Friday 13th May, 2022

Broome WA

Broome Western Australia will once again host the AusCycling Fat Bike National Championships.

The Championships are exclusively for riders of 'fatties'; bikes with wide, large volume balloon tyres between 3.8 inches (100 mm) and 5.5 inches (140 mm). While originally designed for the snow fields of the northern hemisphere, in Australia they've found particular favour with beach cyclists but they're equally suitable for loose trails, soft sand and mud.

The Championships found their inspiration from the US Open Fat Bike Beach Championships, Wrightsville Beach North Carolina.

That's not a beach............THAT'S a beach.

Cable Beach Broome provides a spectacular coastal backdrop and with its unspoilt natural beach terrain, creating a unique and exciting race experience.  Competitors trace ancient Yawuru song lines and the low tide shoreline out to Gantheaume Point before a second lap of Minyirr Park, enjoying uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean. Those at the pointy end of the field will only have eyes for the finish line and Championship honour.

Broome is an easy three hour flight from most capital cities in Australia, or an inspiring three day road trip from Perth if you prefer to self drive with your family or a couple of mates. The town has plenty to offer visitors in terms of accommodation choices, dining options and tourist attractions. Check out the options here.

“Driving to the Kimberley is an annual pilgrimage for our family. Pack the Prado, load the kids and hit the road.” said race director Simon Rimmer.

The AusCycling Fat Bike National Championships are just the beginning of the eight day cycling celebrations and fellowship of The Gibb Challenge. Now into its fifteenth campaign, The Gibb Challenge traces the iconic stock route of the Gibb River Road from the deep port town of Derby, through the vast savannah of the central Kimberley to El Questro Wilderness Park, raising community awareness and funds for charity. Overnight camping and fellowship at Imintji Community, Mount Elizabeth Station, Ellenbrae Station, Home Valley Station and El Questro.

In 2022 our charity partner is the Kyle Andrews Foundation - helping West Australian kids battling life threatening illnesses.

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Contact

Karunjie Event
Management

Contact: Simon Rimmer

Event Director

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0436 856 034

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