Cyclesport Victoria

Snapshot

Date                 Saturday 29th May 2010
Time                 8.30 am. 
Start & Finish    Walker Reserve, Laurel Street, Whittlesea
Distance           Long Course – 110km  Short Course – 50km
Entries              Closed
Course             Maps and profile available from www.cyclingprofiles.com.au 
Format             This is a recreational ride. It is not a race. 

Highlights

• Fully supported ride including medical support and refreshment stops
• Event village with live entertainment for the whole family
• The course will be well sign posted, marshalled & traffic managed to ensure the safety of all participants
• Qualified medical professionals will provide medical support around the course
• On course photographer to capture those memorable moments
• Your chance to ride on quiet country roads located only 35 minutes from central Melbourne
• Test yourself on the notorious Strath Creek climb
• Enjoy the picturesque views on offer throughout the ride
• Support the communities badly affected by the Black Saturday bushfires
• Purchase an event jersey and start in the first wave and ride with event ambassador Maddison Hammond

In depth

Traffic Safety   

• Qualified Traffic Controllers and Event Marshals will assist with traffic management.
• Motorbike marshals will patrol the course assisting with safety and traffic control
• All participants are required to comply with Victorian road rules.
• Roads will be open to traffic as normal, road closures will not be in place.

On Course Support

• First Aid will be provided by Event Paramedics who will follow the ride to ensure a rapid response in the case of an emergency.
• Marshals will be positioned around the course to ensure rider safety and assist in directing cyclists as they pass through the course.

Refreshment Stops    

• Participants will have access to a number of refreshments stops throughout the event.  Riders will be provided with fresh drinking water, Torq hydration, fruit, lollies and fruit cake designed to boost energy levels ready for the remainder of the event.  Toilet facilities will also be located at these stops.