yearly cycling events happening in melbourne

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Held Annually

NEWS

Calendar Overviewof Cycling Events

Around Melbourne


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A couple of generations back,

cycling used to be a necessity -

something to get you to school or work.


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cycling has also

become an enjoyable

pastime for the whole

family - an activity that

gives you a feeling of

achievement.

BUT NOW


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year-round cycling events arebeing held across Victoria -

races, festivals, competitions and more

As cyling continues to grow in popularity,


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Here are Some YearlyCycling Events that are

Happening Around Melbourne


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Cycling Australia Road

National Championships

Be in Ballarat in early January to witness a

world-class field of Australia's greatest cycling

starts battle it out for the green and gold

Australian jersey at the 2015 Cycling Australia

Road National Championships.

The Nationals provide an opportunity to witness

four days of high class cycling action. Specifically,

the Buninyong road circuit is regarded as one of

the top road racing circuits in Australia.

January


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Bike Buller MTB FestivalThe Bike Buller MTB Festival brings all that is great

about mountain biking to one spectacular location

for a massive weekend of riding, single track, bikes,

fresh air and partying at a place that is renowned forgood times.

March

The three day festival on the spectacular trails at Mt

Buller in the breathtaking Victorian Alps coincides

with the renowned 'Picnic in the Park' food, wine &

music festival.


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Scody 3 Peaks

ChallengeOver 1,500 cyclists from around the globe will

rise to the challenge and take on one of the

world's toughest and most picturesque cycling

events in the Victorian Alps, Bicycle Network's

3 Peaks Challenge.

The 235-kilometre loop, provides cyclists with

a course that is so epic it's comparable to a

Tour de France mountain stage, with three

major climbs: Tawonga Gap, Mount Hothamand Falls Creek.


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Baw Baw ChallengeThe Baw Baw Challenge gives cyclists the

opportunity to test themselves on a variety ofchallenging terrain and experience

magnificent scenery as they pass through the

Baw Baw Shire.

Both the 119 kilometre and 70 kilometre courseoptions start and finish in Warragul and travel

through the towns of Trafalgar, Willow Grove,

Hill End, Noojee and Neerim South.

This ride is bound to challenge riders of allabilities offering the chance to test yourself on

some of Australia's most undulating and

challenging climbs. Please note the course

does not include the Mt Baw Baw climb.


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Whittlesea ChallengeMay

The Whittlesea Challenge is a fully supported

recreational bike ride organised by Cycling

Victoria, the peak governing body for both

organised competitive and recreational cycling

within Victoria. Cycling Victoria is an affiliate ofCycling Australia and the International Cycling

Union.

The 110km and 68km courses include

undulating terrain and breathtaking viewsacross the Kinglake National Park; this ride is

available for cyclists of all fitness levels and will

push cyclists to their limits.


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TOUR OF THE MURRAY

RIVER

July

The Tour of the Murray is a six day, seven staged

tour that will weave its way along the famous

Murray River, straddling the border of New South

Wales and Victoria.

Beginning in the stunning township of Mildura,

riders will traverse a total of 705 kilometres,

touching many areas including Robinvale,

Quambatook, Kerang, Cohuna, Echuca, Nathalia

and Cobram. Two fast and furious criteriums will

be held in Swan Hill and Yarrawonga


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The Amys Gran Fondo

September

A Gran Fondo meaning great endurance refers to

a long distance walking or cycling event. The only

Australian event with a fully closed road, Amys

Gran Fondo holds competitions for both men and

women in nine different age categories.

Covering 110km with up to 10% gradients, this

event, taking place in lorne *140km from

Melbourne, will challenge riders of all ages and skilllevels.


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The Dirty Gran Fondo

Double CrossThis Mountain Bike Australia event requires an

MTBA membership or a day license to compete.

A day license can be purchased during registration

or at the event.

The race is through the Bunyip National Park

starting from Gembrook, just an hours drive from

Melbourne. Both 60km and 30km options are

possible in different categories based on the type of

bike you will be riding.


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Great East Rail Trail Ride

october

The Great East Rail Trail Ride is a gentle journey

on the 100 km East Gippsland Rail Trail. No traffic.

Gentle hills. Forest, farmland and friendly country

towns. Picnics by river, lake and vines.

The Great East Rail Trail Ride is a fully supported

three day cycle event along the 100 km East

Gippsland Rail Trail. This is a little Great Ride, with

numbers limited to 120 - to ensure a splendid time

is had by all.


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Bupa Around the BayOver the past 20 years Bupa Around the Bay -

Fundraise for The Smith Family has grown tobecome Australia's largest mass participation

bike ride and one of Melbourne's major sporting

events.

With five ride options to select from, there is a

ride to suit everyone. With limited places

available, claim your spot in cycling history

nowb by registering to Bupa Around the Bay

official website.


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Cycle Salute

NOvember

More than 50 Cycle-centric events to cater for

all ride styles, abilities and attitudes over three

fun-filled weeks!

Cycle Salute opens the cycling season inbiking-mad Victoria's High Country - Australia's

premier cycling destination. With more than

250km of safe, scenic, off-road rail trails set

against stunning spring landscapes - you'll

pedal under wide open skies among fertile

valleys and breathtaking mountains.


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Buxton Boothcamp

The Buxton Bootcamp will once again host the

finale of the Victorian Enduro Mountain BikeSeries. You can enter solo, pairs or triples by

completing laps of the 13 kilometre fast flowing

single-track within six hours, or as a solo

competitor three hours.

This course has had fantastic reviews and plenty

of visits, with sections such as Turtle Crossing, Off

Camber and Spider Gully being cheered about.

This is an event for medium to elite level mountain

bikers, with the shorter three hour race

recommended for those at entry level.


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Tour of Bright

December

Tour of Bright is an annual event made up for

three stages. All including stunning scenery that

rivals the Tour de France.

This event is a must do on the cycleenthusiast's calendar. The event is capped at

550 riders, ensure that you register asap as

spaces fill very quickly.


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RACV Great Victorian

Bike Ride

The RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride is a fun,

friendly and challenging camping holiday. It's

the opportunity to spend a week in another

world, where you join our canvas community

while exploring the beautiful Victoriancountryside by bike.

Heading into its 31st year, the event is the

largest multi-day ride in the Southern

Hemisphere, and in 2014, we're heading toBright and the High Country to take on some

of Victoria's most picturesque cycling routes.


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Whatever event you

decide to be part of,REMEMBER TO

CHECK YOUR BIKETHOROUGHLY

BEFORE YOU LEAVE.

Reminder:


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for checkup

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