HBA Around the Bay in a Day® 2010
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Sunday 17 October 2010. The annual celebration of Melbourne's Beach Road cycling culture
Bikes and health, a natural partnership
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.
The HBA Around the Bay in a Day®, GO Bike Expo® Presented by BT Risk & Insurance, and Ride to Work Day will again be the cornerstones of the Melbourne Cycling Festival in 2010, with Victoria’s three iconic cycling events coming together to create a major week of cycling-centric activity in Melbourne.
Latest News
Thurs 2 Sept
Rider kit distribution
The mail house and printer are busy preparing rider kits for all those registered so far.
You can expect to start receiving them in the mail mid-late September.
Get a head start on Spring training
Your 7 week training program starts today! Your body will thank you on Sunday 17 October if you start preparing now.
September Monthly Registration Prize
Complete your registration by Sept 30 and go in the draw for the accomodation package valued at $225 provided by St. Kilda Road Parkview Hotel.
Registration update
* 3230 spots on the 210km Sorrento (with ferry) ride option have been sold as at 10am Monday 30 August. Less than 800 spots left!
* Entries close 5pm Friday 1 October.
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