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

Fitz's Challenge - Sunday 30 October, 2011.
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. 2011 will be its 24th year. This challenge is still unique in its combination of terrain, distance and weather!

Visit http://www.200tomorrows.com.au/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=41693 for more details.

Audax Alpine Classic - Sunday 29 January, 2012.
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.200tomorrows.com.au/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=42019 for all the details on this great weekend!

Benalla's Better Bike Hike - Sunday 9 October, 2011.
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 16 October, 2011.
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

Kelly Country Classic - Sunday 13 November, 2011.
Another great North East Victoria ride, starting and finishing in Glenrowan, which will raise money for Northeast Health Wangaratta. Four ride options: 210km, 150km, 100km and 50km. Visit www.kellycountryclassic.com.au

Amy's Ride Victoria - Monday 2 January, 2012.
Amy's Ride provides a fantastic way to enjoy a ride around the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula whilst supporting the Amy Gillett Foundation and helping to demonstrate a shared respect between cyclists and motorists on our roads.  A choice of four ride distances including a 120km, 65km, 22km and kids 1km loop ensures there is a challenge to suite all ages and abilities whilst rubbing shoulders with some of the stars of the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic who will also be taking part.

For more information contact us on (03) 9863 7041 or go to www.amygillett.org.au and do your part to help keep us all safe together on our roads.