My Location:
Sign in
to save your
location preferences.

Sign In

Fruit Loop Ride

Sun 16 September 2012

Princess Park, Shepparton

Fruit - Naturally fresh from our local growers
Drinks - Gatorade
Massages - donation required
On road support - Ambulance, Bike repair van & Sag wagon

WIN! WIN! WIN!

Your entry to ride (50/100 or 180kms) automatically places you into a draw to win:
1st    MALVERN STAR Oppy A4 Road Bike ...valued at $1349   - in your size
2nd    Giros Ionos Helmet....valued at $299     - in your size
3rd     Cateye Strada Cyclo Computer, double wireless....valued at $199

* New jerseys for sale - see our EXTRAS page

TIMES:

Event Distances	180km	100km	50km
Registration Opens	6:00am	7:00am	8:30am
Departure Time	7:00am	8:00am	9:00am
Cost	$90.00	$90.00	$70.00

Choose a registration & payment option

Overview

These rides are the first of the endurance (long distance) season. It is a challenging event, but not a race. No places are recorded, no trophies presented.

Date
Ride Date: Sunday September 18 th 2011. Entries close on Wed 15th Sept. Surcharge of $10 for late entries

Start/ Finish
Princess Park Shepparton
(Shepparton Swans Football Club)
Nixon Street
Shepparton

If you are unsure where Princess Park Shepparton is, Click Here to see a map.

The 50km & 100 km rides are basically over flat terrain while the 180 km event includes a 14 km climb through the Strathbogie Ranges.

Training for all three events is neccessary, especially the 180km event. You should have ridden at least half each distance previously.

A minimum speed of 25 km/hr speed is expected on the 180km event, 20 kph on the 100 km and 18 kph on the 50km event.

What do I get for my money? - The best support of any ride in Victoria!

BBQ/ Soup/Salad/Rolls after the ride
Fruit - from our local orchards
Drinks...during and after the event
Fresh dry socks ...if needed
Clear signage on the course indicating all changes of direction
Massages available ........ for a small donation
On course bike maintence van, ambulance with officer.
Lead and Tail cars (sag wagon) for all three events
Undercover start & finish venue
Extensive bike racks
Toilets and showers available ...football club style
Bar facilities...cafe style table and chairs to relax and eat your lunch
Characters suits - Percy Pear, Annie Apple & Nandos Chicken
30 Friendly volunteers, in clearly identifiable vests, to answer any queries

100% of funds raised to Goulburn Valley Hospice Care - ie. every cent raised goes to charity.

Supplying free, compassionate care to the terminally ill and their families by providing:

Volunteer Support and Nursing Care to palliative care patients.
Pastoral Care and Equipment Loan
Bereavement Care and Home Support
Services in own homes, where possible

Comments

Nearby Accommodation

Click property for more dates	Distance From Start	Full Rate (AUD)	Sat 15 Sep	Sun 16 Sep	Mon 17 Sep
Quality Hotel Sherbourne Terrace	461m	170	140Room only.	140Room only.	140Room only.
Tudor House Motor Inn	656m	125	125Room only.	125Room only.	125Room only.
Courtyard Motor Inn	696m	180	160Room only.	160Room only.	160Room only.
Quest Shepparton	721m	460	385Located on the CBD fringe and across the road from the Victoria Park Lake, our apartments are modern, spacious, and comfortable. Take advantage of this discounted rate when staying a minimum of 2 nights.	445Located on the CBD fringe and across the road from the Victoria Park Lake, our apartments are modern, spacious, and comfortable. Take advantage of this discounted rate when staying a minimum of 2 nights.	385Located on the CBD fringe and across the road from the Victoria Park Lake, our apartments are modern, spacious, and comfortable. Take advantage of this discounted rate when staying a minimum of 2 nights.
Best Western Wyndhamere Motel	731m	195
Country Home Motor Inn	1.2km	100
Quality Hotel Parklake Shepparton	1.2km	385
Best Western The Carrington	1.3km	400	340Huge King Suite with spa bath and marble bathroom. Indulge in the elegance and luxury of the beautifully and meticulously renovated Manor. The Manor is a grand mansion, a stay here is unique and an experience to treasure!	300Huge King Suite with spa bath and marble bathroom. Indulge in the elegance and luxury of the beautifully and meticulously renovated Manor. The Manor is a grand mansion, a stay here is unique and an experience to treasure!	300Huge King Suite with spa bath and marble bathroom. Indulge in the elegance and luxury of the beautifully and meticulously renovated Manor. The Manor is a grand mansion, a stay here is unique and an experience to treasure!
Central Shepparton Apartments	1.4km	255	1652 bedroom apartments with modern furnishings. Full kitchen, spacious lounge/dining, & indvidually controlled air conditioning/heating. Centrally located opposite Lake Victoria wih off street parking.	1652 bedroom apartments with modern furnishings. Full kitchen, spacious lounge/dining, & indvidually controlled air conditioning/heating. Centrally located opposite Lake Victoria wih off street parking.	1652 bedroom apartments with modern furnishings. Full kitchen, spacious lounge/dining, & indvidually controlled air conditioning/heating. Centrally located opposite Lake Victoria wih off street parking.
Big Valley Motor Inn	2.0km	110
Bell Tower Motor Inn	2.2km	150
Overlander Hotel/Motel Shepparton	2.7km	145
Goulburn Valley Motor Village	3.4km	145	85Enjoy the peace and tranquillity in our fully self-contained Spa Cabin. • Complimentary Breakfast Pack provided (first morning only) • Local Fruit Basket • Hand-Made Chocolates • Chilled local wine in the fridge	85Enjoy the peace and tranquillity in our fully self-contained Spa Cabin. • Complimentary Breakfast Pack provided (first morning only) • Local Fruit Basket • Hand-Made Chocolates • Chilled local wine in the fridge	85Enjoy the peace and tranquillity in our fully self-contained Spa Cabin. • Complimentary Breakfast Pack provided (first morning only) • Local Fruit Basket • Hand-Made Chocolates • Chilled local wine in the fridge
Rodney Motor Inn	4.0km	110
BIG4 Shepparton East Holiday Park	5.0km	210