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Registrations are now Open! Go online and register as an individual or be part of a team and share the challenge with your work colleagues or friends. Don't leave it too late as 50% of the 210km via Queenscliff spots are already taken!
If you happen to miss out, then there is always the 250km ride option. Going anti-clockwise this year, you will get half an hour head start on your way to Queenscliff.
April's newsletter brings you:
- ATB's Iconic Event Jersey
- Record funds raised for The Smith Family
- Accommodation bookings now available
- New awards for recognition of participation
- It's a great time to become a Bicycle Victoria Member!
From the ATB Team - Michael, Carolyn, Peter & Jenny
Team Managers – special note! Once you have completed your team registration, you will be able to advertise your team code in a URL address. Potential new riders can then open this link and have the team code pre-filled in a new registration. See My Team Info in the menu of your Team Manager Registration.
Stop the Press! ATB's Iconic Event Jersey now featured
The Around the Bay in a Day 2008 - Get Sponsored for The Smith Family early incentive is back again by popular demand. Complete your registration before June 23 and receive the FREE event Jersey supplied by SCODY. Please go to the Merchandise section of our website for more details on sizing and related cycling merchandise available.
Wondering why the section on the shoulders is blank? Stay tuned, as our new naming rights sponsor is soon to be announced!
Over half a million dollars raised!
For the first time in Around the Bay history riders have raised more than $500,000 for The Smith Family. As of today a record breaking $507, 714 has been raised by riders who participated in the 2007 event.
On behalf of The Smith Family and the 1270 disadvantaged Aussie kids we have been able to assist with this money – THANK YOU.
You can now start sending in your donations for the 2008 event. Not sure where to send donations?? Please send fundraising forms along with donations to The Smith Family, Reply Paid 10300, GPO Box 10300, Sydney NSW 2001.
Which team took out the highest individual fundraising award? Who raised the most funds as an individual?? Who took out the Industry challenges?? All will be revealed in the next enews!
Accommodation and Travel Bookings now available!
A selection of hotels and self catering apartments have now been made available for booking online! Each of the properties offered has been specially selected for their proximity to the Alexandra Gardens (start/finish site) and provision of a bike storage area for guests use.
To start searching, visit the Travel and Accommodation page of our website.
New awards for recognition of participation
University Shield and Corporate Cup
Your University and workplace has the chance to create history by being rewarded with a Perpetual Trophy to proudly display in recognition of your outstanding team participation.
Keep up to-date with your workplace’s or Universities ladder position which will be updated regularly in the Team Information section of the Around the Bay in a Day website.
It’s a great time to be a member!
With the registrations opening last week for Bicycle Victoria members before the general public, we are all excited that this is just the beginning of great benefits for members and the Around the Bay in a Day 2008.
As well as membership insurance, Ride On magazine and other benefits that come with membership, registered member riders will also have exclusive bike parking, prizes, drink specials and more. See our membership section on our website for more information.
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