Challenge Snowies… it's an Altitude thing!
A unique 5-day cycling adventure that pairs stunning vistas, beautiful climbs and intoxicating long, rolling valley roads with an inspiring group of individuals. Experience it all, and earn lifetime memories and friendships, as part of Challenge Snowies.
This is everything you want in a multi-day cycling challenge. Supported by Smiddy’s renowned support crew—let us do the hard work, while you enjoy a truly inspiring and luxury bike tour with a little extra heart and soul. Best of all, you’ll be contributing to game-changing cancer research at Mater.
For over 18 years, Mater Smiling for Smiddy has delivered unique cycling experiences that go far beyond the bike, all while making a real and lasting impact for cancer research.
It's a life-affirming experience, and we want you to be a part of it.
Secure your place today and take advantage of our payment plan option—25% deposit then 4 equal monthly instalments.
What's included
Accommodation
Accommodation while on tour (twin share 3 star+ hotel or resort stays).
Meals
All meals and catering provided whilst on the challenge, to keep your energy levels up!
Custom cycling kit
Includes: bib knicks, jerseys, wind vest, cycling gloves, cycling cap, sun arms, water bottle.
Laundry
We will take care of daily laundry and all luggage transfers between locations.
Five-day challenge
Tuesday 25 - Saturday 29 March 2025
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Includes return transport from Canberra Airport to Jindabyne and return (pre / post ride)
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Six nights' accommodation, all on tour meals
- Fully supported ride-safety vehicles, bike mechanic, physio & massage
- Luggage transfers, daily laundry and much more
- Exclusive custom cycling kit valued at over $800
Minimum Fundraising Commitment $5,000
Early bird pricing $1,895 per person*
Mater Smiling for Smiddy—experts in multi-day cycling events.
Since 2006, Mater Smiling for Smiddy has been passionately curating and hosting safe, challenging and purposeful cycling events. With an experienced and dedicated team to support you up every climb.
Challenge Snowies is both challenging and accessible for riders of many abilities, encompassing everything you want in a multi-day cycling challenge. Supported by Smiddy’s renowned support crew—let us do the hard work, while you enjoy a truly inspiring and luxury bike tour with a little extra heart and soul.
Teamwork. Spirit. Mateship. You’ll experience all three when you wear the Smiddy colours and join this extraordinary community.
What support will be available?
At Mater Smiling for Smiddy our aim is to ensure every person joining our events achieves their goals. Whether that is fundraising or cycling goals, you'll be supported along the journey. The 'Smiddy Team'—Christian and Krista—are not only experienced cyclists but dedicated fundraisers. They know the challenges involved and started their Smiddy journeys just like you—as participants in a Smiddy event.
We are here to help guide you through your Smiddy journey and help you to achieve your goals, but don't just take our word for it—see what our Smiddy participants say.
What to expect
It’s an experience that’s about more than just the finish line.
Our events are safe, fun and professionally run by a team of dedicated and experienced cycling event operators and passionate fundraisers.
You pedal and we do the rest.
As part of your registration fee, we take care of all your accommodation and meal requirements, we have experienced front, rear and mechanic support vehicle drivers supporting the peloton, experienced ride leaders within the group, UHF communications between support vehicles and ride leaders, a full catering crew, and daily laundry and luggage transfer.
