UPDATE 23rd January 2012

The Australasian leg of the 'Continental Cycle Climb Challenge' has been successfully completed!

Thanks to all who have offered sponsorship, advice and support.

Photos, videos and diary entries of the Australasian ride can now be seen here:

http://www.onceroundtheblock.com/html/ausleg.htm

http://www.onceroundtheblock.com/html/auslegdiary1.htm

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Australasian Leg: Mount Kosciuszko - 9th January 2012

The Australasian Leg of the 'Continental Cycle Climb Challenge' will commence on the 9th January 2012. Rising to a height of 2228 metres, Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain in Australia.

This is the second leg of a 6 part challenge to bike the highest roads in the world: 6 rides, 6 continents - over 75 thousand vertical feet of pain.

Please click HERE if you'd like to read much more about the challenge.

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Thank you so much for your support and good wishes; It really is hugely appreciated.

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It's not too late to make a donation for the completed European Leg of the challenge. Please click here: European Leg: Pico Veleta

Thanks!