SEPTEMBER 2010
September 5th
City Link - Ride the World's Melbourne
Date: Sunday 5 September 2010
Time: 8.00am
Location: The ride starts from Waterfront City at Docklands
Who: riders of all fitness levels, 10 years and over
Charity partner: Royal Children's Hospital Appeal
Further Information: http://www.vic.cycling.org.au/?Page=37982
September 12th
Degani Kinglake Ride
Date: 12 September, 2010
Location: Digger Hall Reserve, Whittlesea
Distance: 70km or 120km
Seeking a new cycling challenge or change of scenery from the usual Beach Rd role? The Degani Kinglake Ride can offer you just that!
Featuring Victoria's remarkable Kinglake National Park, the course winds its way through the picturesque townships and country roads of Yan Yean, Arthur's Creek, St.Andrews, Kinglake, Castella, Glenburn, Flowerdale, Kinglake West and Whittlesea.
Cyclists will also be treated with two scenic climbs - the first being the 7.2km 'Will Walker' climb to the top of Kinglake National Park - 546m above sea level! The second climb kicks in near Flowerdale, drawing you closer to the peak of Kinglake West!
All participants will receive the stylish cycling jersey by Nalini (Made in Italy), the highest standard of organisation, including traffic management, medical and mechanical support, refreshment stops, on course entertainment and fantastic showbags.
See the website for full info and to enter: www.supersprint.com.au
Shepparton Hospice Fruitloop Ride
Date: Sunday September 12th 2010.
Location: Princess Park, Shepparton
Distance: 50km, 100km, 180km
Fruit - Naturally fresh from our local growers
Drinks - Gatorade
Massages - donation required
On road support - Ambulance, Bike repair van & Sag wagon
WIN! WIN! WIN!
Your entry to ride (50/100 or 180kms) automatically places you into a draw to win:
1st MALVERN STAR Oppy Flat Bar road bike ...valued at $899
2nd Giros Ionos Livestrong Helmet....valued at $499
3rd Cateye V2C Speed/Cadence Cordless Cyclo Computer....valued at $345
See the website for full info and to enter: www.fruitloopride.com
OCTOBER 2010
OCTOBER 3rd
Ride the World's Geelong
Date: Sunday 3 October
Time: 9:00am to 11:00am
The course: fully closed, traffic free, 16km race circuit of the UCI Road World Cycling Championships.
A mass participation ride is being held on the challenging 16km circuit around Geelong on Sunday 3 October, where up to 2500 amateur cyclists will get the chance to experience what it might be like to be the world champion for a day. Phil Anderson, the first Australian to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France, says this is a unique opportunity that shouldn't be missed.
"One of the great things about going to the football as a kid was having a kick on the ground after the game. But getting to ride the course being used for the world championships before the race arrives is a once in a life time opportunity," Anderson said. "The atmosphere on the course for those taking part in the ride will be an experience they will never be able to recreate again in Australia."
"Riding around a closed circuit, as the anticipation is building to the race, will give those keen cyclists who have dreamt about riding the world championships a chance to live that dream for a day."
Further Information: http://www.ridetheworlds.com.au
OCTOBER 17th
HBA AROUND THE BAY IN A DAY
Date: October 17th
Distance: 50km, 80km, 100km, 210km, 250km
Location: Melbourne
Leading private health insurer HBA have announced an exciting new partnership with Australia’s premier bike challenge, HBA Around the Bay in a Day. The event promotes the importance of a healthy lifestyle and will raise funds for The Smith Family’s programs helping to support disadvantaged children.
The 2010 event, which will be held on Sunday 17 October in Melbourne, is expected to attract more than 16,000 bike riders. Now in its 18th year, HBA Around the Bay in a Day has grown from 2500 participants in 1993 to more than 15,000 last year. Get Sponsored for The Smith Family in Australia's premier bike challenge, with 250km, 210km, 100km, 80km and 50km ride options. Choose your challenge.
Riders, you have the opportunity to go the extra mile and raise money for official charity partner The Smith Family. Riders last year have raised more than $900,000 doubling the figures for 2008 of $400,000 for The Smith Family. At the conclusion of the ride, thousands of riders enter the fantastic Alexandra Gardens start/finish site where live music, entertainment, roving entertainers, corporate hospitality, food and beverage facilities, and sponsor displays and giveaways provide a fantastic end to a great ride.
Further Information: http://www.bv.com.au