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Great Escapade: a History

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For years, Bicycle Victoria has been taking bike riders on adventures all over! From Tasmania to New Zealand, Australia's South and West - we've been everywhere. Find out more...

2003 Great Tasmanian Bike Ride™

Bridstowe Lavender Farm to Hobart via the East Coast

2004 Great New Zealand Bike Ride™

The Magical South Island - Lake Tekapo to Greymouth

2005 Great Tasmanian Bike Ride™

Deloraine to Hobart via the West Coast

2006 Main Roads LifeCycle Great Western Australian Bike Ride™

Forest, Surf and City: Australia's South West, Albany to Perth

2007 Great Tasmanian Bike Ride™

Launceston to Hobart via the East Coast

History of the Great Escapade

Since the 1990s, there have been many adventures!

Escapade (Es-ca-pade) n 1. a wild or exciting adventure, esp. one that is mischievous 2. an escape from confinement or restraint. 3. any carefree episode. 4. riding through the wilds of mountains and valleys, enjoying carefree beaches, tasting the flavours of country towns and sharing the adventure with friends…