'Ride the Trail in a Day'
Saturday October 1 2011, East Gippsland Rail Trail.
Riders came from Sydney, the ACT, southern NSW and Melbourne and enjoyed unexpectedly kind weather to discover one of Victorias best kept cycling secrets.
A big thank you to our team of friendly, smiling volunteers who made this an outstanding event!
Riders said:
" I loved the friendliness of all the marshalls and helpers - the best and most memorable part of the ride - thank you !"
"All brilliant - thanks for your fantastic support"
"Great event - well done"
"Fabulous ride and day. Great job on the Rail Trail development. Thanks very much!"
Watch this space for news about the 2012 'Ride the Trail in a Day'
The Event in a Nutshell - 2011
Date: Saturday October 1, 2011
Distance: Up to 100 km, or ride sections of 30 or 60 kilometres.
Trail Surface: Hard packed gravel after the first 10 km.
Starts from: Howitt Park, Bairnsdale 3850 in East Gippsland, Victoria.
Finishes at: Forest Park, Orbost 3888, East Gippsland Victoria. Return transport to Bairnsdale included in entry fee.
Entry includes:
- Delicious healthy lunch at our Nowa Nowa lunch site.
- Route Support with 'sag wagon', friendly marshals and sweep riders.
- Return transport for riders and bikes from finish back to Bairnsdale.
- Trail Passport with special offers from businesses along the way to entice you off the trail!
Entry Fee:
- $95 per person.
- $65 concession.( 2-18 year old, full time student, pension card holders)
- $275 Family (2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children).
- Children under 2 years free.
More information:
Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 0428 556 088
Choose your ride.
100 km:Bairnsdale to Orbost; 60 km: Bairnsdale to Nowa Nowa; 30 km: Bruthen to Nowa Nowa
Nowa Nowa is the central lunch point for all riders.
When you register online, you will be required to acknowledge our Conditions of Participation. In addition on the day of the event you will be required to sign our "Exclusion of Certain Rights to Sue" waiver form.
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