Melbourne Cycling Festival 2010
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Welcome to the Melbourne Cycling Festival - a celebration of all things cycling, from racing to commuting and recreation and all things in between!
Bicycle Victoria, in partnership with the City of Melbourne has created a major week of cycling which to be held from 13 - 17 October, 2010. This massive celebration brings together National Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 13 October, and HBA Around the Bay in a Day® to create a cycling precinct in the heart of Melbourne with the GO Bike Expo.
The festival incorporates a mix of challenge rides and community based participation events, while building the public profile of bike riding.
For full details of events and activities see a copy of the Melbourne Cycling Festival Program
HBA Around the Bay in a Day® 2010 on Sunday 17 October begins at the iconic Alexandra Gardens in the heart of Melbourne. With several ride distances and routes available, over 15,500 riders took part in the challenge in 2009.
On October 13 2009, an estimated 125,000 people were involved in National Ride to Work Day 2009 across Australia. The event encourages first time riders and the development of cycle-friendly workplaces supported by policy and facilities. Federation Square is the central location for the community event in Victoria, with people gathering for breakfast, activities and entertainment - including a diverse main stage program, radio personality MC, a healthy breakfast, hair repair station, massage, bike security engravings, bike parking and Cycle Angels along the main routes.
The GO Bike Expo® presented by BT RISK & INSURANCE - showcases all things in the world
of cycling. The expo will be held from Friday 15 October to Sunday 17 October 2010.
Friday night featured the popular Carbo Load public feast, including live music and demonstrations such as trials bikes (acrobatic and skills feats!) - a perfect family friendly entertainment program. Everyone will have the opportunity to take TREK's newest bikes for a test ride around Alexandra Gardens and surrounding streets on the TREK test bike ride. Click here for more information on the TREK test route.
Twilight Criterium
The Scody Twilight Criterium- now in its second year- will provide eager cyclists and spectators a new and exciting program of cycling! The Melbourne Cycling
Festival is pleased to announce the renewal naming rights sponsorship of the twilight Criterium, Scody.
The men and womens' courses will be located at Alexandra Gardens along Boathouse Drive and around the rowing sheds.
Race course (PDF 719 KB)
Entry and competition details provided by CycleSport Victoria
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