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On Saturday 19 January 2019, Challenge Tour riders tackled the same route as the professional riders from Glenelg to Strathalbyn in the ultimate test of stamina. (L to R) Rob Yates (riding) with partner Rebecca Strugnell, and kids, son Ryder Hill, and daughter Maya Hill, from Adelaide. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
1/24On Saturday 19 January 2019, Challenge Tour riders tackled the same route as the professional riders from Glenelg to Strathalbyn in the ultimate test of stamina. (L to R) Rob Yates (riding) with partner Rebecca Strugnell, and kids, son Ryder Hill, and daughter Maya Hill, from Adelaide. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
(L to R) Dave Robertson, Phillip Forshaw, and Alex King, all from Brisbane, and Ray Melbourne from Craigmore, Adelaide. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
2/24(L to R) Dave Robertson, Phillip Forshaw, and Alex King, all from Brisbane, and Ray Melbourne from Craigmore, Adelaide. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
Riders at the start of the event. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
3/24Riders at the start of the event. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
The first riders set out for Strathalbyn. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
4/24The first riders set out for Strathalbyn. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
A sea of ochre in Glenelg. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
5/24A sea of ochre in Glenelg. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
The Glenelg starting point for the Challenge ride to Strathalbyn. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
6/24The Glenelg starting point for the Challenge ride to Strathalbyn. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
The sea of orange set out at 6am. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
7/24The sea of orange set out at 6am. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
Riders at the start of the event at 6am. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
8/24Riders at the start of the event at 6am. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
Liberal member for Heysen, Josh Teague (arm raised) (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
9/24Liberal member for Heysen, Josh Teague (arm raised) (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
Riders at the start of the event at 6am, among which, Liberal member for Heysen, Josh Teague (red helmet no.1580) (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
10/24Riders at the start of the event at 6am, among which, Liberal member for Heysen, Josh Teague (red helmet no.1580) (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
Riders at the start of the event at 6am. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
11/24Riders at the start of the event at 6am. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
The very last rider to leave Glenelg at the start of the event at 6am, for the moment has a big smile on his face. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
12/24The very last rider to leave Glenelg at the start of the event at 6am, for the moment has a big smile on his face. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
James Page from Melbourne (in black), was the winner of the riders that did the whole trip from Glenelg. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
13/24James Page from Melbourne (in black), was the winner of the riders that did the whole trip from Glenelg. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
“Coffee” from Loxton, enjoying the festive atmosphere.(AAP Image/Dean Martin)
14/24“Coffee” from Loxton, enjoying the festive atmosphere.(AAP Image/Dean Martin)
Lauren Benson with her dog Coffee, from Loxton. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
15/24Lauren Benson with her dog Coffee, from Loxton. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
Rachel O’Higgins, 32 from Melbourne, recovering after riding the 60km from Victor Harbour. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
16/24Rachel O’Higgins, 32 from Melbourne, recovering after riding the 60km from Victor Harbour. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
Anita and Andrew Leak from Victor Harbour, decided to double up for their ride.(AAP Image/Dean Martin)
17/24Anita and Andrew Leak from Victor Harbour, decided to double up for their ride.(AAP Image/Dean Martin)
Sallie Malpas from New Zealand with kids Isaac Shingler, 5, and Chloe Shingler, 2, waiting expectantly for partner, Simon Shingler, 35. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
18/24Sallie Malpas from New Zealand with kids Isaac Shingler, 5, and Chloe Shingler, 2, waiting expectantly for partner, Simon Shingler, 35. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
(L to R) Amanda Clark, Nikki Clark, Eva Van Drumpt, Molly Taylor, Charlotte Rees, and Kristin Reilly, crossed the line together after riding from Myponga. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
19/24(L to R) Amanda Clark, Nikki Clark, Eva Van Drumpt, Molly Taylor, Charlotte Rees, and Kristin Reilly, crossed the line together after riding from Myponga. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
Sallie Malpas from New Zealand with kids Isaac Shingler, 5, and Chloe Shingler, 2, and bike riding partner, Simon Shingler, 35. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
20/24Sallie Malpas from New Zealand with kids Isaac Shingler, 5, and Chloe Shingler, 2, and bike riding partner, Simon Shingler, 35. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
Waiting for the riders to arrive in Strathalbyn, Angela Whyte of Grange and her Pug, “Gus” (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
21/24Waiting for the riders to arrive in Strathalbyn, Angela Whyte of Grange and her Pug, “Gus” (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
Also with a lot of stamina, security guards, Graham Miller (L) of Kingston Park, and Peter Claridge of Aberfoyle Park.(AAP Image/Dean Martin)
22/24Also with a lot of stamina, security guards, Graham Miller (L) of Kingston Park, and Peter Claridge of Aberfoyle Park.(AAP Image/Dean Martin)
(L to R) Matt Ledgar and Ella Ledgar with James Page who was first over the line of the riders from Glenelg. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
23/24(L to R) Matt Ledgar and Ella Ledgar with James Page who was first over the line of the riders from Glenelg. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
Riders arriving at Strathalbyn. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
24/24Riders arriving at Strathalbyn. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)
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