Five Dams Challenge
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BWA held the inaugural "Water Corporation Five Dams Challenge" on the 14th of March 2010.
TIMES SURVEY
Photos
Taken by our BWA photographer John Hutson
EVENT REPORT - by Ian Sandover
The Presidents Ride - by Paul Fiddes
Water Corporation Five Dams Challenge
The sell out Water Corporation Five Dams Challenge was a two person team event of approx 234kms starting at the Narrows Bridge, South Perth, and visiting each of the 5 dams in the Perth Hills before returning to the starting point. The ride visited Mundaring Weir, Churchmans Brook, Wungong Dam, Canning Dam and Serpentine Dam before descending from the foothills and returning to Perth via the freeway.It was held on Sunday March 14.
The Water Corporation Three Dam Challenge
Held on the same day, this 150km ride visits Mundaring Weir, Canning Dam and Wungong Dam, before the teams ride down the hill to Armadale, along Armadale Rd to the freeway and finish at the Narrows Bridge.
Each rider was given a Passport with details of the route and a lunch pack. The ride was supported with snacks, supplements and drinks, plus a sausage sizzle at the finish.
On completing the event, each rider will be awarded a certificate with their time to add to their overwhelming feeling of satisfaction.
A Brief History of the Five Dams Ride
Lindsay O'Brien was a pioneer of the five dams ride over 10 years ago and tells us how it came about.
A Mesage from Cadel Evans
Champion Australian rider Cadel Evans has given our riders a few tips to help them get more out of their riding.
Event Report
As the sun rose on Sunday morning the magnitude of the challenge became apparent. Ian Sandover writes about the Five Dams Challenge
FAQs
Frequently asked questions in regards to the Five Dams and David Beards Training Advice
The Presidents Ride
Paul Fiddes experienced his hardest day ever on the bike and has written a personal account of his eventful day.
