YOUTH OFF THE STREETS: THE RESILIENCE RIDE

Location: NSW
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025

Transform your regular bunch ride into an extraordinary three-day cycling adventure through regional NSW's most captivating roads. The Resilience Ride combines challenging routes, professional-level support, and meaningful fundraising to create an experience that elevates both your cycling and your community impact. From rolling farmland to mountain climbs, each day presents a fresh challenge while supporting young people facing disadvantage.

Your registration directly supports Youth Off The Streets' vital programs, with all funds raised helping provide essential services to young people at risk. In 2023, over 38,300 young Australians sought homeless support services alone - your participation helps provide the safety and opportunities they deserve.

Date: Thursday-Saturday, May 15-17, 2025

Location: Orange, NSW

Event Type: Multi-day supported road cycling event

Distance Options:

Classic Route

  • Day 1: 140km (1,964m elevation)
  • Day 2: 125km (1,996m elevation)
  • Day 3: 139km (1,322m elevation)

Sportif Route

  • Day 1: 87km (1,388m elevation)
  • Day 2: 97km (1,228m elevation)
  • Day 3: 84km (715m elevation)

Each day showcases a different aspect of the Central West's cycling terrain. Day 1 traverses rolling farmland through Cudal and Cargo, building rhythm over constantly changing gradients.

Day 2 introduces the event's crown jewel - a champagne gravel sector near Mullion Range before tackling Mount Canobolas (Classic Route).

Day 3 eases the gradient while maintaining interest through scenic Browns Creek and historic Millthorpe.

Entry Fee:$1,100 per rider

  • Team and pair discounts available
  • Minimum fundraising commitment: $1,600

Registration Includes:

  • Welcome dinner and all meals (except breakfast)
  • Custom event jersey
  • Professional mechanical support
  • Full medical support
  • Course nutrition and hydration
  • Support vehicles
  • Local transfers

Classic Route

  • For experienced cyclists seeking maximum challenge
  • Full pro-tour experience with mountain stages
  • Suitable for regular bunch riders comfortable with 140km days

Sportif Route

  • Perfect for regular cyclists building distance
  • All key highlights with moderated distances
  • ebike-friendly (road/gravel style)
  • Professional mechanical support
  • Medical team on course
  • Multiple feed stations each day
  • Support vehicles
  • Rider tracking and safety protocols
  • Post-ride recovery facilities
  • Event organiser: Youth of the Street
  • Email: events@youthoffthestreets.com.au
  • Website: resilienceride.com.au

By Car

  • From Sydney: 3.5 hours (254 km) via Great Western Highway/A32
  • Follow M4 Western Motorway
  • Continue onto Great Western Highway through Blue Mountains
  • Take Mitchell Highway to Orange
  • From Canberra: 4 hours (280 km) via Mitchell Highway
  • From Melbourne: 8 hours (800 km) via Hume Highway
  • Consider breaking journey in Goulburn or Bathurst

By Air

  • REX and Qantas Link operate regular services to Orange Airport
  • Multiple daily flights from Sydney
  • Airport is 15km from event hub
  • Car hire available from: Avis, Budget, Hertz
  • Alternative: Bathurst Airport (54km from Orange)
  • Regional Express (REX) services
  • 45-minute drive to event hub

By Train

  • NSW TrainLink services from Sydney Central
  • Daily services to Orange Station
  • Journey time approximately 4.5 hours
  • Station is 5 minutes from event hub
  • Coach connections available from:
  • Dubbo
  • Bathurst
  • Parkes

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