FAQs
The ride will be held from 29 April - 3 May in 2026.
The approximate distances are*:
Day 1: 45 km (Kalgoorlie to Coolgardie)
Day 2: 184 km (Coolgardie to Southern Cross)
Day 3: 116 km (Southern Cross to Merredin)
Day 4: 172 km (Merredin to Northam)
Day 5: 81 km (Grass Valley to Parkerville)
The trail is not considered a technical ride but it is varied. There are sections that are rutted and rocky or downhill that you will have to take carefully. Some sections are sandy, uphill (or on the odd occasion, both) and will really test your legs. Other sections will be long and fast and test your physical and mental endurance.
* Route subject to change each year
Not unless you really want to. While we do accept soloists, most participants ride as part of a team in a relay-style to share the load.
You can have up to 5 people in your team. This number has been set based on each support vehicle having room for 5 passengers. If you have more than 5 people wanting to join your team consider splitting into 2 teams.
Conquering the Big Yellow Pipeline Challenge solo is no easy feat so if you are keen to conquer the Pipeline on your own please read here or email us at pipelinechallenge@bigyellow.au.
We will order a jersey for you, just include your size on the Registration Form.
Yes, but just for the first day when we will be taking a group photo.
The fitter you are the easier it will be to get back on that bike each day. If you are participating as a team you will be able to share the load which makes conquering the Big Yellow Pipeline Challenge an achievable goal for most people. We recommend your training regime includes riding on consecutive days to get your body used to backing it up day after day on the Challenge.
The Challenge is not a race and as long as you take it easy, train beforehand and have no health issues which mean you shouldn’t be exercising, you should be able to complete the ride. If you have any concerns ask your local GP, they will let you know if you should be taking on the Challenge.
Registrations open very soon!
Step 1:
Begin your Big Yellow Pipeline Challenge journey by registering here:
Riders (Soloists and Teams) - $2,500 target
Home Stretch Riders (single day challenge) - $2,500 target
CEO Challenge Riders (single day challenge) - $5,000 target
Support Crew - $500 target
We ask that all riders reach the $2,500 fundraising target before the push-off in Kalgoorlie. This ensures we can deliver the essential support young families experiencing homelessness need.
Our team will be with you every step of the way to help you get there - providing resources, ideas, and support to make your fundraising journey achievable and successful.
Yes, of course! So for example, if you have a team of three riders, your team would be aiming to raise at least $7,500 in total.
We will have qualified first aid officers available for the duration of the event. Each team is also required to have a fully stocked first aid kit in their support vehicle at all times. We recommend the St John’s Small Leisure Kit or Medium Leisure Kit which can be purchased here.
All participants under the age of 18 at the time of the event will require parent/guardian consent and will need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event.
Rider packs will be available on Day One prior to the briefing which starts at 11.30 am sharp.
The simple answer is no. The pipeline frequently goes underground, sometimes there are no access tracks and at other times it runs directly alongside roads and the main highway, however most of the Challenge is along the pipeline. For safety and logistical reasons there are times when you will be on bush trails, railway access tracks, dirt roads and occasionally bitumen when entering and leaving town sites.
Yes it certainly does. This is what makes the Big Yellow Pipeline Challenge great- you will have access to trails that just can't be ridden outside of this event! We have been given permission, with certain conditions, to access the pipeline when it goes through private property. Vehicles will need to keep below 40 km/h, gates will need to be left as you found them (usually opened and closed when accessing the trail), and vehicles must keep to the trail and be mindful of any livestock that may be on the property.
Yes! We understand this makes the Big Yellow Pipeline Challenge more achievable for some, so e-bikes are allowed on the track however will need to ride at a speed safe for the conditions with maximum speeds of 25 km/hr on roads and 40 km/hr at any other time (unless otherwise signposted along the track). Please note, e-bike riders will likely be set off in the later than other participants to allow organisers to set each day's signage.
The Big Yellow Pipeline Challenge isn’t a race but we will have volunteers timing your team’s ride and will make this information available each night.
According to the Australian Tax Office all donations of $2 or more are tax deductible however raffle ticket and merchandise sales are not considered donations and as such are not tax deductible.
Please refer to the event Terms and Conditions.
We have a number of sponsorship and in-kind partnership opportunities available. If you would like to know more please call us at pipelinechallenge@bigyellow.au.
The Big Yellow Challenge also provides your team with a fun way to bond while giving back to the community so consider getting a corporate team together to take on the Pipeline.
Email the Pipeline Challenge team here: pipelinechallenge@bigyellow.au
Of course! If you'd like to join us at the event in April you're welcome to travel to Kalgoorlie at your own accord.
The Pipeline Challenge was first established in 2015.