Updated January 2023
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT ARE OPEN CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
For those who have never done this ride before please read the event information below before registering you interest.
We look forward to seeing you at this event in 2023.
2023 Canberra to Dubbo Zoo2Zoo Guide - coming soon
2022 Zoo2Zoo Risk Assessment
Day 1 Canberra to Young (179km)
Starting in the Nations Capital this ride meanders its way from the National Zoo & Aquarium past the famous Stromlo Forest Park (home of the Scott 24hr) and into the rolling hills on the outskirts of Canberra that a few
of Australia's Pro Tour riders (both male and female) enjoy when they are back home in the ACT.
Riders make their way through open rolling country roads with the breath-taking Brindabella Ranges as the backdrop scenery. Interstate riders always comment on how quickly this ride leaves the cities outskirts and heads into country roads, and tranquil surroundings.
Yass is the first stop for the day where riders refuel and regroup (11am and 81kms covered). From there riders make a short dash (approx 5km) up the Federal Highway before taking the turn off to Binalong and once again enjoying 98km of winding country roads, great ascents and descents before calling it a day at the Cherry capital of Young, where Day 1 ends with a relaxing Ale at the Federation Motor Inn (arrival around 4.30pm).
Day 2 - Young to Molong (173km)
After enjoying the country atmosphere in Young, riders head out and onto Cowra. After a short climb out of Young, riders can enjoy a relatively flat stage into the majestic town of Cowra, which is best known for the largest Prisoner of War breakout in modern military history (10am and 67km covered).
Departing Cowra the riders make the 44km journey along open country roads into Canowindra for lunch at the Trading Post. From Canowindra the riders can enjoy 35km of long gentle climbs and a few descents before stopping at Cudal to refuel and embarking on the 27km ride into the picturesque country side known as Molong, where riders are cheered into the local cricket ground around 4pm. Riders are allocated their rooms, before hitting a well deserved shower.
As with Sydney to Dubbo ride, the stay in Molong is the main-event for this ride, where the riders enjoy a great country feed, and time to sit, relax and discuss the many hills they have conquered on the past two days. The highlight of the night is the ‘Kangaroo Court’ where riders and support crew get to have some fun and hand out jovial $2 fines (e.g. the most of number of punctures for a rider or group, brightest Knicks, shoes etc). The idea of the Kangaroo Court is to have some fun after a long 2 days of riding and to raise some extra donations for BDI (payment of fines is voluntary).
Day 3 – Molong to Dubbo (115km)
We say goodbye to the lovely town of Molong with a 7am departure and a nice 23km ride along the rolling hills into Cumnock for breakfast. On a good day you can smell the bacon and eggs being BBQ’d a few kilometres outside Cumnock. This enticing scent has seen some individuals within a group launch an attack (like a breakaway in the final kms of a stage of the Tour de France) on the run into Cumnock, so they can claim line honors in the breakfast queue.
After a much deserved feed riders jump back on their trusty steeds for the 24km ride into Yeoval, where the riders and support stop for yet another caffeine break. From Yeoval the riders enjoy a 38km ride over a few good climbs, some lovely descents and picturesque country side before all the riders regroup and
refuel at Wambangalang Educational Environmental Centre for the final stretch into Dubbo.
The final 30km stretch sees the all the riders come together as one peleton for the roll into the Taronga Western Plain Zoo, where family, friends and the local community cheer all the riders for their great achievement.
Along the ride from Molong to Dubbo the riders and support crew can enjoy the artist delights of 'Animals On Bikes'.
Starting in the Nations Capital this ride meanders its way from the National Zoo & Aquarium past the famous Stromlo Forest Park (home of the Scott 24hr) and into the rolling hills on the outskirts of Canberra that a few
of Australia's Pro Tour riders (both male and female) enjoy when they are back home in the ACT.
Riders make their way through open rolling country roads with the breath-taking Brindabella Ranges as the backdrop scenery. Interstate riders always comment on how quickly this ride leaves the cities outskirts and heads into country roads, and tranquil surroundings.
Yass is the first stop for the day where riders refuel and regroup (11am and 81kms covered). From there riders make a short dash (approx 5km) up the Federal Highway before taking the turn off to Binalong and once again enjoying 98km of winding country roads, great ascents and descents before calling it a day at the Cherry capital of Young, where Day 1 ends with a relaxing Ale at the Federation Motor Inn (arrival around 4.30pm).
Day 2 - Young to Molong (173km)
After enjoying the country atmosphere in Young, riders head out and onto Cowra. After a short climb out of Young, riders can enjoy a relatively flat stage into the majestic town of Cowra, which is best known for the largest Prisoner of War breakout in modern military history (10am and 67km covered).
Departing Cowra the riders make the 44km journey along open country roads into Canowindra for lunch at the Trading Post. From Canowindra the riders can enjoy 35km of long gentle climbs and a few descents before stopping at Cudal to refuel and embarking on the 27km ride into the picturesque country side known as Molong, where riders are cheered into the local cricket ground around 4pm. Riders are allocated their rooms, before hitting a well deserved shower.
As with Sydney to Dubbo ride, the stay in Molong is the main-event for this ride, where the riders enjoy a great country feed, and time to sit, relax and discuss the many hills they have conquered on the past two days. The highlight of the night is the ‘Kangaroo Court’ where riders and support crew get to have some fun and hand out jovial $2 fines (e.g. the most of number of punctures for a rider or group, brightest Knicks, shoes etc). The idea of the Kangaroo Court is to have some fun after a long 2 days of riding and to raise some extra donations for BDI (payment of fines is voluntary).
Day 3 – Molong to Dubbo (115km)
We say goodbye to the lovely town of Molong with a 7am departure and a nice 23km ride along the rolling hills into Cumnock for breakfast. On a good day you can smell the bacon and eggs being BBQ’d a few kilometres outside Cumnock. This enticing scent has seen some individuals within a group launch an attack (like a breakaway in the final kms of a stage of the Tour de France) on the run into Cumnock, so they can claim line honors in the breakfast queue.
After a much deserved feed riders jump back on their trusty steeds for the 24km ride into Yeoval, where the riders and support stop for yet another caffeine break. From Yeoval the riders enjoy a 38km ride over a few good climbs, some lovely descents and picturesque country side before all the riders regroup and
refuel at Wambangalang Educational Environmental Centre for the final stretch into Dubbo.
The final 30km stretch sees the all the riders come together as one peleton for the roll into the Taronga Western Plain Zoo, where family, friends and the local community cheer all the riders for their great achievement.
Along the ride from Molong to Dubbo the riders and support crew can enjoy the artist delights of 'Animals On Bikes'.
Riders and Support
Support Crew (11)
Pete Collins, Graham Gard, Dale Heanly, Gabby Heanly, Jenny Heanly, Maddy Heanly, Kathryn Kirk, Andrew McKay, Marc Skipper, Neville Stapleton, Richard Stevens
Riders (29)
Jose Acquaro
Jack Armitage
Bruce Bailey
Bronte Clifford
Stu Clifford
Pete Coleman
Kim Dale
Chris Digby
Carolyn Egan
Janet Facey
Warrick Gard
Michael Gordon
Jack Heanly
James Heanly
Andrew Hosie
Christian Johannson
Seve Jones
Jason Lee
Trudy Marquardt
Anna Mildner
Rod Mildner
Anna Molloy
Adam Mort
Colleen Norris
Simon Norris
Mark O'Neill
Chris Read
Mark Vardy
Pete Willis
Pete Collins, Graham Gard, Dale Heanly, Gabby Heanly, Jenny Heanly, Maddy Heanly, Kathryn Kirk, Andrew McKay, Marc Skipper, Neville Stapleton, Richard Stevens
Riders (29)
Jose Acquaro
Jack Armitage
Bruce Bailey
Bronte Clifford
Stu Clifford
Pete Coleman
Kim Dale
Chris Digby
Carolyn Egan
Janet Facey
Warrick Gard
Michael Gordon
Jack Heanly
James Heanly
Andrew Hosie
Christian Johannson
Seve Jones
Jason Lee
Trudy Marquardt
Anna Mildner
Rod Mildner
Anna Molloy
Adam Mort
Colleen Norris
Simon Norris
Mark O'Neill
Chris Read
Mark Vardy
Pete Willis
Animals On Bikes
Animals on Bikes is a 120 kilometre paddock art sculpture trail displaying 111 two metre high structures (and some smaller letterboxes) on the back road from Molong to Cumnock to Yeoval to Dubbo Zoo.
The sculptures have been created by local farmers, farmers wives, men's sheds, sculptors, preschool kids, playgroup mums - anyone with an artistic flair! This unique creative project captures any travellers imagination, promotes local tourist operators, showcases rural creativity and encapsulates the spirit of regional NSW.
The sculptures have been created by local farmers, farmers wives, men's sheds, sculptors, preschool kids, playgroup mums - anyone with an artistic flair! This unique creative project captures any travellers imagination, promotes local tourist operators, showcases rural creativity and encapsulates the spirit of regional NSW.
ENTRY FEE
Entry to the Canberra to Dubbo Zoo2Zoo is $600.00 including GST per person. Event entry includes accommodation on the Friday evening in Young (shared accommodation) and Saturday evening in Molong (shared accommodation). See our Zoo2Zoo Accommodation Policy for further details
FOOD AND MEALS PROVIDED DURING THE RIDE
The following meals are included in your entry fee;
- morning tea, lunch and dinner on the Friday,
- breakfast, morning tea, lunch and dinner on the Saturday, and
- breakfast, morning tea and lunch on the Sunday.
If you have any dietary requirements, be sure to list them in your registration form.
In addition to your daily meals, Zoo2Zoo will also provide an abundance of snacks, food and drinks during the 3 day ride. Each support
vehicle is kitted out with an esky and snack boxes full of those great goodies we all crave on long rides.
REGISTRATION
Please see are Registration page for more details
If you have any questions regarding the ride please email: canberra@zoo2zoo.com
AGE LIMIT REQUIREMENTS
Persons must be 18 years old to participate in the Zoo2Zoo.
FUNDRAISING
The point of doing this, and other Zoo2Zoo rides is two fold. One is providing a safe and enjoyable ride during the event, the second is to raise funds and
awareness for the Black Dog Institute. Although there is no minimum amount to be raised, we do encourage participants to fundraise for the Black Dog Institute. All we ask as the event organisers is that do your best, tell your friends to hop on your very own Everyday Hero fundraising page and make a donation, no matter the amount. You may just surprise yourself at what you can raise. On average riders raise about $1,000 and come up with novel ways to raise funds - trivia nights, BBQs, morning teas etc.
One rider raised 13,500.00! last year
CANCELLATIONS
In the event of a cancellation, Zoo2Zoo Incorporated will refund your entry less any costs incurred.
Zoo2Zoo PROMOTIONAL KIT
Entrants must wear an official Zoo2Zoo riding shirt to participate in the Zoo2Zoo. If you have done a previous Zoo2Zoo, you are able to wear the riding shirt from that ride. Otherwise, you are able to purchase a jersey for $100. The cycling kit will be available for collection on the morning of the ride at the start of the Zoo2Zoo.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
We welcome people with disabilities on the Zoo2Zoo and ask that other riders show the same consideration and support they would expect to receive from other riders. Zoo2Zoo Incorporated will use all reasonable efforts to cater for your particular disability where able.
SUPPORT VEHICLES
A support vehicle will follow each group of 20 riders and will specifically support those riders.
Zoo2Zoo SAG WAGON (aka the gruppetto)
A trailing support vehicle for riders is provided by Zoo2Zoo Incorporated. The Sag Wagon travels behind the last riders on the ride to ensure all riders arrive safely at the end of each day.
COMMON SENSE
You must ride in a safe and responsible manner during the Zoo2Zoo and use common sense at all times. You should exercise caution on all public roads and operate defensively and courteously.
It is highly recommended to have BicyleNSW membership, or something similar that has insurance covered. Please consider carefully what insurance you require for your personal situation.
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