– Coleraine – 31st Oct – 1st Nov 2026
(Melbourne cup long weekend) (TBC ASAP)
The OzHPV Challenge is a 2 day open-design multi-event cycling designed to determine the best overall vehicles and riders.
Steve Nurse got the idea of holding a Challenge in Coleraine came after visiting his Aunt’s old home there in November 2025. It was very quiet on that Melbourne Cup long weekend and it seemed like it could be livened up. The local football club at Silvester Oval looked like a great venue for budget accommodation and some races.
Coleraine has hosted the annual Pedal Par Championships for many years, so the idea of human powered vehicles is not new to the town.
Steve has put together a great summary of work done so far on his blogspot:
Modular Bikes: Coleraine Recce Trip
Prize Giveaways!
To attract riders to the Challenge we are offering a pool of prizes available to anyone who enters the event as a competitor.
Major prizes will be drawn on the Saturday afternoon of the event with a limit of one major prize per person.
Prizes come from sponsors, and OzHPV members and their network.
Bikes and recumbents have been donated, then worked on, serviced and restored, all as part of our effort to promote the Challenge.