The concept of Semaine Fédérale is borrowed from the Fédération Française de Cyclotourisme (FFCT) who have been organising this event in France for over 70 years.

Semaine Fédérale is a week long series of rides organised from a central location catering for cyclists of all abilities, whose aim is to give participants the opportunity to share their passion in a festival atmosphere that celebrates cycle touring.

Entertainment

Throughout the week there will be a variety of entertainment on offer, with something for every taste. There will also be a daily post ride happy hour at the Semaine Fédérale bar, giving everyone an opportunity to brag about their sporting achivements of the day or relax and watch the highlights from that other great cycling event in Australia.

Registration

Semaine Federale is designed to be an affordable holiday for all types of cyclist. In addition to the supported rides the cost offer includes pre-ride breakfast and refreshments at all Checkpoints.

Ticket price includes
• Breakfast provided each day
• Ride Entry Fee
• Food and drink at Checkpoints
• Free Entertainment
• Post ride Happy Hour at the Semaine Federale bar

Bright has a wide variety of accommodation on offer to suit all tastes and budgets. However if you are looking for something specific we strongly advise that you book early to avoid disappointment as availability is not without limits.

The Rides

SUNDAY 16TH JANUARY

Difficulty: Easy
Red Stag Deer & Emu Tourist Farm Eurobin
Distance: 41 km

Difficulty: Medium
Heiners Bakery Myrtleford
Distance: 61 km

Difficulty: Hard
Lake Buffalo
Distance: 105 km

MONDAY 17TH JANUARY

Difficulty: Easy
Wandiligong Maze and Café
Distance: 9 km

Difficulty: Medium
Treats Café Mount Beauty
Distance: 65 km

Difficulty: Hard
Gateway Café Falls Creek
Distance: 130 km

TUESDAY 18TH JANUARY

Difficulty: Easy
Rail Trail Café Porepunkah
Distance: 17 km

Difficulty: Medium
Buckland Valley
Distance: 50 km

Difficulty: Hard
Dingo Dell Café Mt Buffalo
Distance: 75 km

WEDNESDAY 19TH JANUARY

Picnic day Bright & Treasure Hunt

THURSDAY 20TH JANUARY

Difficulty: Easy
Big Shed Café, Smoko
Distance: 30 km

Difficulty: Medium
Morries Ice-Creamery & Café, Harrietville
Distance: 50 km

Difficulty: Hard
General Store & Café Mt Hotham
Distance: 112 km

FRIDAY 21ST JANUARY

Difficulty: Easy
Boynton’s Winery Porepunkah
Distance: 21 km

Difficulty: Medium
The Butter Factory Myrtleford
Distance: 61 km

Difficulty: Hard
Beechworth Bakery Beechworth
Distance: 120 km

SATURDAY 22ND JANUARY

Raid ACE (2 day tour)