Around the Bay in a Day (RTB)
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Jodie Batchelor
Jodie is the current Victorian Vets Criterium and Road champion in her age group. She has been racing for several years now and likes any event that involves sprinting and not too many hills. She initially used cycling as an important part of her rehabilitation from a mountaineering accident in New Zealand. She then got into racing as a replacement for martial arts in which she represented Australia and won Gold, Silver & Bronze medals in the Martial Arts World Games in 2000. By Jodie Batchelor
Published on 31-Jul-08
Oct 19th 2008
This ride is on every year - rain, hail and shine, and most riders who have done this a few times will have experienced all sorts of weather.
Around the Bay in a Day® is Australia's premier mass participation bike ride. Leading into its sixteenth year, the event is experiencing significant growth, with over 14,000 riders participating in 2007.
This ride is on every year - rain, hail and shine, and most riders who have done this a few times will have experienced all sorts of weather.
Around the Bay in a Day® is Australia's premier mass participation bike ride. Leading into its sixteenth year, the event is experiencing significant growth, with over 14,000 riders participating in 2007.
Riders taking part in the challenge also have the opportunity to go the extra mile and raise money for official charity partner The Smith Family. Last year these riders raised a record figure of over $500,000 for The Smith Family.
Ride options (check for availability as this event is really popular and books out). If you miss your preference then try again next year, is around the middle of October each year.
250km - sold out for 2008
210km - with ferry you can choose to ride to Queenscliff or Sorrento first before catching the ferry and finishing in Melbourne.
210km - no ferry. You ride to Queenscliff and return, or ride to Sorrento and return.
100km - Sorrento to Melbourne
80km - School Challenge Ride Option (New for 2008, this challenge is for students only! Here you get a taste of the excitement and buzz of riding along Beach Road to Patterson River and return.)
50km - Experience the thrill of riding over the Westgate Bridge (twice!) and enjoy the festivities at the halfway mark in Altona at the Altona Beach Break.
Ride options (check for availability as this event is really popular and books out). If you miss your preference then try again next year, is around the middle of October each year.
250km - sold out for 2008
210km - with ferry you can choose to ride to Queenscliff or Sorrento first before catching the ferry and finishing in Melbourne.
210km - no ferry. You ride to Queenscliff and return, or ride to Sorrento and return.
100km - Sorrento to Melbourne
80km - School Challenge Ride Option (New for 2008, this challenge is for students only! Here you get a taste of the excitement and buzz of riding along Beach Road to Patterson River and return.)
50km - Experience the thrill of riding over the Westgate Bridge (twice!) and enjoy the festivities at the halfway mark in Altona at the Altona Beach Break.
More information here.