One of the great aspects of cycling is the ability to make a fitness session into a social one as well. There's nothing better than enjoying a coffee after a ride and listening to the banter of friends talk about their cycling escapades! Have you been making the most of the summer riding?
February's newsletter brings you:
- Key ATB dates
- Accommodations options
- The Smith Family Paris winner
- Discounted tickets to see the fastest man on foot!
- Upcoming events
From the ATB Team - Michael, Carolyn, Peter & Jenny
The wheels are in motion
The ATB team are spinning along nicely making plans to provide another great event for you.
Here are some more key dates to make in your diaries:
Don't forget registration opens 7 April
Transfers, Cancellations and Refunds Close: 17 Sept
250km, 210km, 100km Entries & 100km Transport Entries Close: 3 Oct
Rest easy!
New for 2008 – Event Travel Office, a division of General Travel group Pty Ltd, have joined in partnership with us to manage accommodation and travel arrangements for participants and supporters of the upcoming 2008 Around the Bay in a Day.
With thousands of participants and supporters travelling from both Melbourne and interstate, let the Event Travel office assist you with their comprehensive range of accommodation options and services including:
- Online accommodation booking facility, with instant confirmation of your booking
- Group airfares – domestic and international
- Transportation – rental vehicles, coaches and airport assistance etc.
- Tours – see more of Melbourne and country Victoria while you're in town.
The Event Travel Office is a specialist event management travel operations. They have vast experience in managing commercial travel arrangements for a number of the country’s largest and most significant events, including the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, 12th FINA World Swimming Championships and the last 10yrs with the Australian Formula One and Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
We welcome them onboard and we are certain they will be able to assist in all your travel and accommodation needs.
Full details will be available soon on our website
Carolyn is off to Paris!
Ascot Vale resident Carolyn Kennedy will swap her bike for a plane after winning a trip to France through the 2007 Portfolio Partners Around the Bay in a Day – Get Sponsored for The Smith Family event.
Carolyn will fly to Europe to watch the world’s most famous cycling race, the Tour de France, after she raised $500 for The Smith Family. All participants who raised $210 in sponsorship were eligible for the draw to win two return economy flights to Paris.
Carolyn was a first time participant in Portfolio Partners Around the Bay in a Day last October, riding the 100km distance – she plans to take part for a second time this year.
‘The ride was tough but is was worth it for the funds I raised to support The Smith Family’ Carolyn said
‘And winning the trip is a bonus – I have not been to Paris since backpacking in the early 90’s, I can’t wait!’
Riders have now raised an amazing $462,000 for The Smith Family. It is not too late to send in your donations. Donations for the 2007 event will close on 31 March 2008, all donations which come in from 1 April will go towards the 2008 event.
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 e-news!
Who am I?
Can you guess who this highly ranked tennis star wearing our 2007 ATB jersey is? If tennis wasn't his preferred sport, then this Spanish super star would kit up in lycra and tackle the Alps as a cyclist!
Answer: go to our website homepage to find out!
What a bonus! 
Here's another great benefits for Bicycle Victoria members – see the worlds fastest man on foot!
Asafa Powell, world 100m record holder and Jeremy Wariner, 2007 world 400m champion will take to the track with Australia’s best on a night loaded with scintillating track and field action. With a host of Australian and international stars participating including our own Craig Mottram, Jana Rawlinson and Steve Hooker in the lead-up to the biggest event on the world sporting calendar: Beijing 2008.
When: 21 February 7:30pm
Where: Melbourne Olympic Park
Price: In a special offer for BV Members, general admission tickets are just $10.00 adults (normally $16.90) and $5.00 concession (normally $7.90). Book online via the special link (not available through the ticketek website), phone Ticketek and quote promo code rawlinson07 or go to any Ticketek agency or the gate and present your membership card. Further information is available at athletics.com.au, Australia’s No. 1 track and field website.
Upcoming events
No Traffic. No Stop Lights. No Excuses!
On March 1 & 2 those heading off to participate in the Holden High Country Cycle Challenge will be enjoying 230 kilometres of open road, stunning views and great fun. There are five exciting and challenging ride options for all abilities in and around Victoria's High Country. See the website for entry information.
Treat yourself to a bike riding adventure!
It's much more than a bike ride! The Great Escapade is a fantastic way to explore the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley with around 1000 others on your bike. You can join us for 5 days, for 8 days or for the whole 13 days, between 29 March and 10 April 2008. We'll carry your luggage, feed you 3 meals each day, look after you out on the road and have evening activities to make sure you're having fun. Entries are still open.
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