The Gibb Challenge

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*** Registrations are OPEN NOW!!! Click HERE to register ***

Welcome to the 2026 campaign of The Gibb Challenge: a socially competitive 660 kilometre team relay cycling event raising community awareness and funds for the Kyle Andrews Foundation (KAF).

Form a team of between 2-6 riders and up to 2 non-riding supporters to take on the ultimate cycling adventure through the stunning Kimberley region of Western Australia. The Gibb Challenge will lead you on a life defining Kimberley adventure from the deep port 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 and El Questro.

  • Friday 15th May, 2026 – Cable Beach Sundowner (Broome Surf Life Saving Club)
  • Saturday 16th May, 2026 – Team Registration & Safety Briefing (Spinifex Hotel Derby)
  • Sunday 17th May, 2026 – DAY ONE: Derby to Imintji Campgrounds
  • Monday 18th May, 2026 – DAY TWO: Imintji Campgrounds to Mount Elizabeth Station
  • Tuesday 19th May, 2026 – DAY THREE: Mount Elizabeth Station to Ellenbrae Station
  • Wednesday 20th May, 2026 – DAY FOUR: Ellenbrae Station to Home Valley Station
  • Thursday 21st May, 2026 – DAY FIVE: Home Valley Station to El Questro
  • Friday 22nd May, 2026 – Day of Rest & Exploration (El Questro Wilderness Park) 

Early Bird Rider registration costs are $650 and include all camping, wilderness park fees, dinner at Home Valley Station (DAY 4) and El Questro (DAY 5) and an event riding jersey. Non-riding support team members are also $650, with the same catering and camping benefits but with an event t-shirt instead of a jersey. Accompanying children under 12 years are FREE!

Mate, there’s no better value mountain bike event in Australia.

The Gibb Challenge is first and foremost a fundraising adventure ably managed and co-ordinated by our bloody heroic volunteers.  All participants are strenuously encouraged to have a red hot crack at raising at least $1000 each for the Kyle Andrews Foundation (KAF) before joining our week long celebrations and fat tyre fellowship along the iconic Gibb River Road. Your non-riding supporters aren’t obliged to reach a personal fund-raising milestone, but they’re more than welcome to rattle the tin for the KAF.

*** Registrations are OPEN NOW!!! Click HERE to register ***

If you want to be part of this amazing community event but don’t want to ride, how about joining us as a Bloody Heroic Volunteer? Your time and effort are so valued, there’s no cost for your participation – it’s a great way to drink in the Gibb River road experience (without getting a sore bum!) Click HERE to register interest as an amazing Bloody Heroic Volunteer.

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Getting There | The Gibb Challenge

Getting There

Hollywood Style ... Flights within Australia Broome is a major gateway to the attractions of the Kimberley region and enjoys good air access from both Perth and the Eastern States. Broome also has regular air services from Darwin in the Northern Territory. Domestic airline bookings to Broome ca...

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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 with the vast pastoral leases of the west, central and east Kimberley. The road is graded annually by the Shire of Derby West Kimberley (SDWK) and the Shire Wyndham East ...

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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 of Derby and Wyndham with the vast pastoral leases of the west, central and east Kimberley. The road is graded annually by the Shire of Derby West Kimberley (SDWK) and the...

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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 pump Aerosol Brake Cleaner Duct tape (wouldn't go anywhere without it) Bike detergent and garden sprayer Stiff nylon brush / chain cleaner Multi tool Dry...

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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. There are roles within logistics, catering, medical response, participants safety, media and camp marshals. If you want your own life defining Kimberley experience wit...

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Photography

Most of the amazing images on this website have been provided by Photorgapher Andy Garleep. If you would like to view the high resolution images required for printing etc, download from Andy Garlepp Photography site - andygarlepp.com...

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