Ride details

The Sea 2 Summit challenge is not a race – it’s a team event with the ultimate aim of getting as many riders as possible to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko. This is no mean feat. Riders cover 248 km, climb 5,500 m and may encounter unpredictable weather conditions.

Participating teams are graded according to ability. This is a long and difficult ride and participants need to do a lot of training. However, if you are considering getting involved, you don’t need to be concerned about riding with elite athletes as Sea 2 Summit attracts a wide range of abilities.

The route

Sea 2 Summit starts in Merimbula at sunrise on a Saturday morning and ends in Charlotte Pass in the evening. Riders and volunteers usually meet in Jindabyne the day before the challenge and travel together to the coast. They return to Jindabyne on Sunday in the early afternoon.

View the route map and read the route description here.
Read a participant's ride report from the 2010 Sea 2 Summit here.

There is never a guarantee that a rider will be able to complete the challenge in the allotted time frame. Training, support and unpredictable elements such as weather can all affect a cyclist's experience. The ride is symbolic of the challenges faced by children and young people with cancer.

Commitment and reward

The Sea 2 Summit Challenge requires a reasonably substantial time commitment from riders and volunteers and it’s worth every minute. Many describe the Sea to Summit challenge as life-changing.

The challenge is not just about reaching a personal milestone. It's also about helping Redkite support children, young people and their families through the cancer journey. As this is a charity event, each entrant is asked to commit to raising a minimum of $2,500 for Redkite. Of course, don’t stop at $2,500 as all donations are greatly appreciated.

To help you reach your fundraising goal, Redkite will provide you with support, ideas and tools including information on how to use online fundraising tools that make it easy to track and receive donations.