“You’ve tried the rest, now try the best”

Come and ride through the beautiful backcountry of North East Victoria at the best time of year.

In 2011 we again have the 3 rides, a 125km, a 60km and a 26km ride, to cover all needs. We are keeping the course as per 2009 to avoid the major road in the area (the Midland Highway). This is a ride in the spirit of recreation, not a race. There will be spot prizes for riders. Food will be supplied during the ride. Applicants taking children need to ensure that they are able to manage the distances.

This is a fund raising event to help kids in North East Victoria with special needs to reach their full potential in sport, education and community participation.

The ride is being managed by members of the Benalla Triathlon Club, who have successfully overseen over 20 state and national bicycle and triathlon events, and Capability Building Inc. The usual support facilities will be in place, with a sag wagon, accident support etc.

Start/Finish

Senior Citizens Hall adjacent to Benalla Rural City Council carpark (If coming from Melbourne from the Hume Highway turnoff, turn right at the roundabout and head to town, turn right at the lights over the bridge in the centre of town, turn left at council offices)

Bonus

Entries before 6th October go into a draw for a free for a prize.

There is a free sausage sizzle for all entrants on completion.
 

Location

Benalla is 200km north of Melbourne via the Hume Highway, in the North East of Victoria. It is 1 1/2 hours from the snowfields, and near a number of wineries and gourmet food centres including Milawa. There are many kilometres of quiet country roads great for bike riding, with a number of hill climbs for those interested including Mt Buller, Mt Buffalo and Tawonga Gap within striking reach. The Murray to Mountains rail trail is just 30km north of Benalla.