Hartley Lifecare Ability Cycle Challenge

Hartley Lifecare's flagship charity event, the Ability Cycle Challenge, now in its eigth year, is held over the last weekend in November to coincide with the International Day for People with a Disability. The Hartley Challenge is a bicycle ride from Canberra to Charlotte's Pass and return over three days, some 450kms.

This fun, "ability" focussed event aims to raise significant funding to support the work Hartley Lifecare provides for people and their families living with severe and complex physical disabilities from within the ACT and surrounding regions. Hartley Lifecare is a unique and specialised disability service focused on making a difference for people with disabilities through providing year round 24 hour specialised residential and respite options for children and adults living with a physical and complex disability in Canberra and the surrounding region.

The event was first staged in 1999, with 10 riders who raised $10,000. The event has grown significantly to produce the result in 2005, 270 riders raising $352,000 and close to $500,000 in 2006. The event is supported by major corporate businesses and organisations.

Canberra Outriggers entered team in the Challenge in 2006. The Hartley Challenge involves a team of at least six riders and two support crew. At least two of the six riders must be on the road at any time.

Hartley Lifecare Ability Cycle Challenge 2006 ...

The Canberra Outrigger's 2006 entry was a great success and a rewarding and enjoyable experience for all involved.

Hartley Lifecare Ability Cycle Challenge 2007 ...

We've decided to enter the event again in 2007 and a looking forward to repeating the success and fun of last year's entry. If you're keen on helping the Canberra Outriggers reach our sponsorship goals or just want to contribute something to the event contact us