Here are a few upcoming events to help get you ready for the SHCCC. The highlights are the other two rides in the TKCP Triple Challenge Cycling Series. Tell 'em Bruce sent you.

Fitz's Challenge - Sunday 28 October, 2012.
Fitz's Challenge is Canberra’s biggest and best known long-distance one-day participation event offering you the choice of four fantastic challenges: It is not for the faint-hearted and includes some of the toughest climbs in the Canberra region. Test your skills, fitness and endurance by taking on the Brindabella Ranges in one of 4 challenges. 2012 will be its 24th year. This challenge is still unique in its combination of terrain, distance and weather!

Visit http://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/News-Events/Events-Calendar/Fitz’s-Challenge.aspx for more details.

Audax Alpine Classic - Sunday 27 January, 2013.
The Audax Alpine Classic incorporating the ACE250, one of Australia's most popular yet difficult non-professional rides. Seven different ride options from 60km to 250km, including the two-day Alpine Raid which goes over the same 250km course as the ACE but spread over two days with a great, fun night in Omeo!

Visit http://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/News-Events/Events-Calendar/Audax-Alpine-Classic.aspx for all the details on this great weekend!

Here are a few other great bike rides which are worth looking at too!

Shepparton Hospice Fruit Loop Ride - Sunday 16 September, 2012.
Three distance options starting and finishing in Shepparton. The 50km & 100 km rides are basically over flat terrain while the 180 km event includes a 14 km climb through the Strathbogie Ranges. 100% of funds raised to Goulburn Valley Hospice Care.

For more details and entries visit http://www.fruitloopride.com/

Amy's Gran Fondo - Sunday 16 September, 2012.
The inaugural Amy's Gran Fondo staged in 2011 was a world-class event on fully closed roads in one the world's most idyllic destinations… and it's BACK! A fully timed, mass participation competitive event based on finishing time - true 'Gran Fondo' style. 120km of fully closed roads including the iconic Great Ocean Road.

Visit www.granfondo.org.au for entries and more details.

Benalla's Better Bike Hike - Sunday 7 October, 2012.
Starting and finshing in Benalla, this great little bike ride takes in the beautiful rolling hills east of Benalla and south to Tatong. Ride options of 125km, 50km and even 26km.

Visit www.bbbhride.org.au

Around the Bay in a Day - Sunday 21 October, 2012.
Get Sponsored for The Smith Family in Australia's premier bike challenge, with 250km, 210km, 100km, 80km and 50km ride options. Choose your challenge.

Visit www.bv.com.au/great-rides/20005