7. 100km Ride Details
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All you need to know about the ride that takes you up the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay.
Route - 100km S-M
- The Ride takes you along the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay, commencing at Sorrento and finishing back at Alexandra Gardens in Melbourne.
- For a full description of the main roads that the Ride travels on, download the 100km Rider Road Details S-M (PDF 118KB) * Subject to change
Code of Conduct
Riders are responsible for following all road rules and are expected to share the road with other users. Riders must adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times.
Transport to Sorrento
Buses will leave St Kilda Road from 5am onwards, with the last bus expected to leave at approximately 6am. The buses will be leaving from the Bus Zone, opposite the Arts Centre on the southbound side of St Kilda Road (Mel 2F H7). *Subject to change. We will post a map on this page shortly.
Although it is not essential, you may wish to pre-pack your bike in a disposable (cardboard) bike box. All bikes will need to have both pedals removed (this is to protect other bikes when packing them onto the trucks), and handlebars turned parallel to the bike. Please remove any water bottles, lights or other removable objects, as they may dislodge in transit. There will be Volunteer Riding Marshals at Sorrento to help put pedals back on firmly.
Please Note:
We recommend that you loosen up your pedals and head stem prior to arriving, as this will speed up the loading progress and make it easier on the day.
Bookings for this service are available until 3 October.* Subject to change
Private Drop-offs to Sorrento
Road closures will be in place on Point Nepean Road from Hughes Road (Mel 157 F12). We recommend that you use Melbourne Road if you are coming from Melbourne. Riders can be dropped off on Melbourne and Hothams Roads. Check the map for details.
Start Time
8am. See the map for the official starting location. Please note that all riders are legally required to have both front and back lights if you are riding before or after sunrise.
Rest Areas
Rest Areas are located at approximately every 25km along the Ride in the following locations:
- Sorrento Foreshore, Sorrento (Melway 157 C8)
- Dromana Foreshore (opposite Permien St), Dromana (Melway159 F7)
- Frankston Foreshore opposite the Caltex Service Station on Nepean Highway, Frankston (Melway 102 B3)
- Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc (Melway 92 E1)
Bib Information
- Bibs MUST be visible and worn at all times during the ride.
- Each rider will be given two bibs - one to be worn high on your chest and one to be worn on your back.
- The front bib has one tear off section. Redeem this section for lunch. You will not receive lunch without your bib information.
- You must complete the emergency information on the back of your bibs.
- You will also be identified for photos by your bib, so it is important that it is clearly visible.
Lunch
Lunch will be provided at two locations and is pre-selected in your registration.
1. En route at Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc rest area OR
2.
You must be able to provide the tear off section from your bib in order to receive your lunch.
Other Information
- Sag Wagons will be operating all day to provide support for riders who have mechanical problems or are unable to continue riding. They will offer to take you to the nearest railway station to enable you to organise transport home or the nearest rest area.
- Marshals are located throughout the route to provide directions and assistance at busy intersections, roundabouts and similar locations.
- Red Cross are the official First Aid providers and will be located at all the major Rest Areas.
Reporting Incidents
Report all incidents to the nearest marshal including hazards (potential or otherwise) or accidents. If there is an emergency on the route, call either of the emergency numbers on the back of your bibs which are:
- 0425 381 816 or
- 0425 777 484
PLEASE NOTE:
- You should be prepared for any type of weather conditions on the day. We will provide you with access to water at the rest stop areas. There are opportunities to purchase drinks and food along the route in case you need additional nutrition.