Dear
Summer may be over, but there are still plenty of reasons to get out on the bike. You'll find plenty of cycling events on over the coming weekends to challenge yourself. With the Easter holidays around the corner, it's the perfect opportunity to take the bikes away with you and head out along some quiet country roads.
The March newsletter brings you:
- Early Incentive : Free Event Jersey
- 80km School Challenge
- New Sponsors on board
- SCODY - Official Team Clothing Supplier
- Upcoming events
From the ATB Team - Michael, Carolyn, Peter & Jenny
Early Incentive - Free Event Jersey
The designers are currently working hard on producing the unique Around the Bay in a Day® Event Jersey, to be revealed on Monday 7 April.
This highly sought after jersey is being supplied by SCODY and is FREE to all participants that register in the 80km (School Challenge), 100km, 210km and 250km ride options.
The early incentive offer closes on Monday 23 June 2008
All entries in the 50km ride will receive a Free Event T-shirt.
80km School Challenge
Celebrate the team spirit of the 2008 Around the Bay in a Day® by being part of the 80km School Challenge! Students* that register in this ride have the chance to create history with their school being awarded a Perpetual Trophy to proudly display in recognition of outstanding participation.
Major prizes will be awarded to the School with the largest percentage** of registered participants.
Two categories have been introduced as part of this prize. We will reward both:
- Big schools - more than 400 students; and
- Small schools - less than 400 students.
*Students must be 12 years and/or over on the day of the ride
**Where the percentage of participation results are tied, the school with the largest number of participants will be declared the winner
The course
At the Alexandra Gardens in Melbourne, the route will go out along the famous Beach Road. School riders will then turn around at Patterson River and return along the same route back to Alexandra Gardens.
Welcome aboard
We are pleased to announce that Hobsons Bay City Council has entered a three year partnership with Around the Bay in a Day.
This partnership will include supporting the 50km Altona Beach Break (major rest area for 50km option), access to message boards before and during the event, sweeping the rider route through the precinct, promotions with local traders and other products and services.
The ATB team thanks the Hobsons Bay City Council for their support and help in identifying and improving traffic management and the rider route for all participants.
We also welcome Hocking Stuart, Elmore Oil, Nestle and Rapido Cycles. Their valuable assistance and support for the 2008 Around the Bay in a Day® is sure to provide all riders with a more rewarding experience. Stay tuned to future editions for details of thier involvement.
SCODY - The Official Team Clothing Supplier
Once again we welcome SCODY as the official team clothing supplier for the 2008 Around the Bay in a Day®. SCODY will make you and your team a fantastic set of team clothing in an awesome design so that you stand out at the 2008 Around the Bay in a Day®.
Also remember that SCODY do custom clothing for all sport disciplines and a full range of corporate merchandise. For your next conference, meeting or sporting event think SCODY. Enquire now at www.scody.com.au or call 1300SCODY1 (1300 726391).
Upcoming events
Take up Bicycle Queensland’s newest challenge: A 70km ride including a timed 2.3km 9% climb up Mt Coot-tha. Sunday 6 April 2008
The ride will first take you past city skyscrapers before you begin climbing Brisbane’s iconic Mt Coot-tha, where forests make way for spectacular city views. The ride continues past the scenic Brisbane River to the finish line at South Bank Parklands.
The Coot-tha Challenge is part of Bike Week, a nine day festival of cycling for all ages and experience. There is something for everyone, so bring your friends and family along too.
Bike friendly accommodation and special transport offers available. See website for details.
MORE INFO: www.bq.org.au 07 3844 1144 bqinfo@bq.org.au
ENTRIES CLOSE: 5pm Friday 28 March
Numbers are limited - so get your entry in early!
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