Gold Coast Queensland
17 November - 19 November
This premier cycling event will challenge riders to complete a 330 kilometre course in 3 days while using their personal and professional networks to raise significant funds for children's charities.
The spectacular and scenic Gold Coast, Queensland will provide a stunning backdrop for the 2023 3 Day Challenge.
Riders will come away with a deeper connection to like-minded individuals and organisations. Whilst also sharing in the immense satisfaction of supporting kids in need, through tangible outcomes.
FUNDRAISING TARGET: $600,000
Ride Summary
Day 1 - Friday 100km
Day 2 - Saturday 120km
Day 3 - Sunday 110km
CHAIN REACTION EXPERIENCE
Chain Reaction Challenges provide an experience like no other, however it's not just about riding your bike. This is a fully supported event with all of your needs catered for. You are able to just focus on fundraising, training and the Challenge, we will take care of the rest.
Preparation
- Professional coach-led training program for even the most novice riders over an 8-week period
- Develop relationships and connections with other riders in the lead up to the event
- Understand the cause and the value of fundraising for our children's charity partner
- Comprehensive fundraising toolkit and support
- Premium quality training uniform
The Challenge
- Professional course design
- A fully supported ride including:
- On-ride lead and support vehicles
- Supported by qualified cycling coaches
- Qualified medical and mechanical support
- Post ride massages, stretching - yoga sessions
- Quality catering provided
- Twin share accommodation (or single rooms available at an additional cost)
- Professional media crew to capture the experience
- Customised pro-style team cycling uniform
Experience
- Create unique personal relationships with likeminded professionals
- Achieve a personal and physical challenge
- Join a community that shares the same purpose to give back
3 DAY CHALLENGE CHARITY PARTNER
Chain Reaction Challenge Foundation has proudly been supporting Stralight Children's Foundation for the past 17 years. Starlight is named Australia's most trusted children's charity.
Starlight Children's Foundation know that happiness matters to sick kids facing the pain, fear and stress of serious illness.
Starlight helps kids of all ages regardless of disability, injury or illness because what happens in childhood lasts a lifetime. Starlight works in partnership with health professionals to provide the happiness, play and creativity that helps to boost the kids’ health and wellbeing.
Since the inception of our partnership with Starlight, together we have positively impacted the lives of tens of thousands of seriously ill kids and young people, improving resilience and wellbeing through their Captain Starlight and Starlight Express Rooms Programs.
WHETHER YOU ARE A NOVICE OR EXPERIENCED CYCLIST, THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!
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Corporate executives with a purpose to give back.
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Whether you are a novice or experienced cyclist, our event is designed for you. We cater for all fitness levels.
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Chain Reaction alumni or new riders who feel they cannot commit to a 7 Day Challenge due to time, more intense training requirements, work or family commitments.
Critical to the Chain Reaction experience is the training program. This is where a wonderful team culture is created before the Challenge and allows you to develop networks and connections with other like-minded professionals. The training program is designed to ensure you have all the skill, confidence and fitness you need to complete the 3 day challenge.
The features of our training program include:
- Run by AusCycling accredited coaches in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney
- Structured 8 week on bike training program
- 4 week base building training program to complete on your own prior to the start of your 8 week training program
- Targeted coaching to ensure each rider is capable of finishing and enjoying the event
- Ongoing access to Chain Reaction training rides during the year
- Access to a structured virtual ride program, using your home smart trainer
HOW DO WE ACHIEVE OUR FUNDRAISING TARGET?
Our purpose is to raise funds through our Challenges. We do this from a combination of a personal upfront donation, individual fundraising and corporate team sponsorship.
Individual Fundraising
By participating in the Chain Reaction National 3 Day Challenge each rider commits to both:
1. An upfront donation of $3,000
Paid by each individual rider as their commitment to the charity.
2. Individual fundraising minimum of $4,000
These are funds raised by the rider via personal networks, friends, family and business connections.
To help you achieve your fundraising target we provide you:
- A personal fundraising page
- Fundraising resources - toolkits, email and social banners
- Online education sessions and mentoring support
3. Corporate Team Sponsorship
The success of our events is due to our team based format that brings individuals together to train, support one another and work to secure corporate sponsorship for their team. Each team consists of 6 riders with a minimum team sponsorship target of $30,000.
Your team will have a uniquely designed event uniform and all corporate sponsors will receive company branding on this based on their sponsorship support.
If you do not have a team to enter, don't worry as we will place you in one. Alternatively, you may wish to start your own team. Either way we will guide you through the process of securing corporate sponsorship.
OUR AMBASSADORS
We are proud to have two Australian cycling champions, Grace Brown and Dave McKenzie as our Challenge Ambassadors. Grace is widely recognised as Australia's best female cyclist who is currently competiting in Europe. Dave is a former grand tour stage winner and a cornerstone of the SBS cycling commentary team.
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