Melbourne Cycling Festival – October 2010

This event is a celebration of all things related to cycling, just like racing, commuting or recreation and anything fun in between. 

Melbourne Cycling festival is a 5-day celebration, held from October 13 – October 17 in partnership with the City of Melbourne and Bicycle Victoria. Overall, the celebration ties the National Ride to Work Day (October 13^th) and the HBA Around the Bay in a Day (October 17^th) with the Go Bike Expo.

The Ride to Work Day is held annually, in 2009 an estimated 125,000 people joined Ride to Work Day Australia. Be one of the people to cycle to work and breakfast at the Federation Square in Melbourne CBD. If you are in Sydney you should check out the Ride to Work Day in Sydney

The HBA Around the Bay in a Day is another cycle event that promotes a healthy lifestyle, and at the same time help raise funds for The Smith Family’s programs helping to support disadvantaged children. HBA Around the Bay in a Day event is on its 18^th year. It started in 1993 with 2500 participants that continuously grow. In 2009 the participants were estimated at 15,000. This event has several challenges depending on your fitness, choose HBA 50km challenge, 80km School Challenge, 100km, 210km or the 250km ride option.To see a detailed list of the festival activities visit Melbourne Cycling Festival Program.

To know more about the festival get clicking with Melbourne Cycling Festival.

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Ride to Work Day in Sydney and Breakfast – October

Prepare your bicycle for a new assignment on October 13, that falls on Wednesday and it is your work day. Choose cycling to work with the annual event — Ride to Work Day.

Join several others who choose to cycle to work on October 13 Wednesday. Drop in at Hyde Park in the city centre and Union Square, Pyrmont and enjoy a FREE BREAKFAST.

Yep it’s simple,

Cycle + breakfast = Good Day

Breakfasts are courtesy of Bakers Delight, Australian Bananas and the City of Sydney.
The free breakfast is Sydney’s appreciation for joining the event. Your cycle to work is a minus of car on the road. While it also means additional seat among public transports.
Who knows, you might meet you mate cycling too. Or invite your mates to make it a memorable experience.

How to get to this event? Visit Cycling Sydney Instructions

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