TDU BUPA Challenge - Access to South Eastern Freeway

[arope99]

Anyone here knows if the South Eastern Freeway will be accessible by cyclists before the official start of the BUPA Challenge (6.30 am)?

I am planning to start early (~ 5.30 am) to avoid the crowd, but not sure if I can use the Freeway or pretty much have to use the bike path.

Any info will be good. Thanks.

[Dr_Mutley]

There is never access to ride on the freeway... Unless its an organised community event... Andre Greipel got pulled up riding down it a few years ago... Everywhere is pretty much accessible via the bike track and side roads however...

[arope99]

The TDU BUPA Challenge 2014 (which is an organised community event) will go through the South Eastern Freeway up to Crafers. I am just wondering if the South Eastern Freeway will be accessible to participants prior to official start time (6.30 am), to allow for those who would like to start early.

[Dr_Mutley]

Oh der... Sorry arope... Yes I would think u could get up a half hour or so beforehand... If anymore than that then just use the path...

[adamr]

The event guide says there will be a car going just in advance of the group closing the road, and one following the group re-opening it. Cyclists will only be permitted between the two cars.

[Steve_F]

adamr is correct. See the bold text here on page 23 : http://rideguide.realviewdigital.com/?i ... 6#folio=22" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[arope99]

So I guess early starters have to use the bike path through eagle on the hill.