2. Gearing Up August
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Welcome to the Journey!
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Welcome to the Great Vic! We are very excited that over 3400 people have registered to spend a week in another world. There is so much to tell you, so we’ve tried to keep it brief and show you where to look on www.greatvic.com.au. Take some time to explore the site. For a rest, hop on your bike and get pedalling to start Gearing Up for the 2008 Great Vic!Chat soon,
The Great Rides Team (Nikki, Sarah, Adam, Kylee and Stewart)
Rider Welcome Kit
Your Rider Welcome Kit is in the post, scheduled to hit your post box next week. It’s got information about Diabetes Australia – Vic, our Ride Charity Partner, Bicycle Victoria Membership information and great offers from Anaconda. The letter will include information about updating your details through Your Home Page – so check it out over the weekend.
Diabetes Australia – Vic – our Ride Charity Partner
We’re pleased to have Diabetes Australia – Vic back as the
proud charity partner of Ride. As the peak consumer body and leading charity representing all people affected by diabetes and those at risk, Diabetes Australia – Vic needs your help to raise much needed funds for diabetes education and research. By getting sponsored by family, friends and colleagues to complete the Ride, you will be helping them to support the estimated 1.5 million Australians affected by diabetes. Set up your profile page.
Anaconda – Special Offers
Anaconda have some great deals for everyone on the Ride. They have given us an Anaconda Order Form and an Outer Edge Magazine Subscription Form – check out the Anaconda Offers! There are also loads of goodies and special offers coming next week in your Rider Welcome Kit.
Pre-Ride Camping in Ballarat
Register now for Pre-Ride Camping in Ballarat at North
Gardens, Lake Wendouree, on Friday 28 November,
generously hosted by the City of Ballarat.
Cycling Grand Prix in Ballarat – you’re invited
Would you like to have a look around Ballarat before you embark on the Great Vic? The Ballarat Australian Cycling Grand Prix is on this 15th - 17th August and promises to be as exciting as ever. The Saturday racing kicks off in the main street of Ballarat along an expanded cafe precinct. Grab your bike and come to Ballarat. More information can be found at http://www.visitballarat.com.au
Members receive Travel Insurance
and Souvenir Sports Towel
Bicycle Victoria Members on the Great Vic will receive personal injury and 3rd party personal and property cover as standard to their Membership. This means you are covered anytime you are riding, anywhere in Australia, be it for training, leisure or on the Ride. You will also receive additional Travel Insurance for loss of deposits (if you have to cancel going on the Ride*) as well as cover for your property for theft, loss and damage (whilst not in use).
As well as Insurance, every Bicycle Victoria Member will receive a compressed sports towel on
the Ride as a souvenir. You may use this as your towel on the Ride, but be warned you will have to wash it first! (and dry!). So if you see someone with the same towel as you, no they didn't steal yours, they are another member, so say hello!
Become a Bicycle Victoria Member today and receive these as well as all the other benefits of membership.
Home Sweet Home
We’ve been on a Campsite Trip, so we can tell you where we are planning to make our home each night.
Let us entertain you
Tell us what sort of movies you want to watch and bands that you want to hear. Complete our Movie & Entertainment Surveys.
Over 50s show that winter is pedal perfect
Bicycle Victoria's Over 50s Riding Program is now up and running. If you are over 50 and thinking of taking up or resuming bike riding, then this is the program for you. Learn more about the Over 50s riding program, taking registrations now.
Volunteers
Our Volunteers have been signing up to ensure your time on the Ride is fabulous. Over 300 Volunteers have applied to join in the fun - but we still need more. So maybe you have a friend that doesn’t want to ride but would like to come along and enjoy the good times? You may also like to consider being a Riding Volunteer. Find out about volunteering on the Ride.
Bicycle Victoria
More People Cycling More Often
For more information, visit our website or send us a message.
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