{"id":416,"date":"2011-05-26T07:13:00","date_gmt":"2011-05-26T07:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/?p=416"},"modified":"2011-05-26T07:13:00","modified_gmt":"2011-05-26T07:13:00","slug":"the-racv-great-victorian-bike-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2011\/05\/the-racv-great-victorian-bike-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"The RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Mighty Murray and the Goldfields
Saturday 26 November – Sunday 4 December 2011<\/p>\n

Transport yourself into a week in another world on one of the world\u2019s best bike rides: The RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride.<\/p>\n

Vincent Ciardulli, Bicycle Victoria’s Event General Manager, said: \u201cThe RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride is an extraordinary event. Ask someone who has been on the ride, they will tell you that it’s a holiday you’ll remember all your life\u201d.<\/p>\n

Organised by Bicycle Victoria, the 2011 bike riding starts in Swan Hill with a loop ride before meandering the Murray River for three days to Echuca.<\/p>\n

After a rest day in Echuca enjoying its paddle steamers and boating history, the ride will continue through historic gold towns, before riding triumphantly into Castlemaine.<\/p>\n

The 590 kilometre bike riding escape is perfect for people who love exploring, like to have fun, meet people and get fit at the same time.<\/p>\n

In 2011 there are a range of options to suit all bike riders.
\u00b7 9 day RACV Great Victorian Bike Ride from Swan Hill to Castlemaine (590kms)
\u00b7 3 day Mighty Murray Ride from Swan Hill to Barham. 26 \u2013 28 Nov (200kms)
\u00b7 3 day Goldfields Ride from Boort to Castlemaine. 2 \u2013 4 Dec (180kms)
\u00b7 1 day Great Vic Loop, Swan Hill. 26 Nov (54kms)
\u00b7 1 day Great Vic Finale from Maryborough to Castlemaine, 4 Dec (53kms)<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the Murray River and the Goldfields as a backdrop the route will include some quiet country backroads that make bike riding the best way to have a holiday,\u201d said Mr Ciardulli.<\/p>\n

“For many the bike riding plays a secondary role to being in a unique space. It’s no surprise that the atmosphere is incredibly social. By the end of the week you will feel invigorated in mind, body and spirit” Mr Ciardulli added.<\/p>\n

Ride Facts:
\u00b7 The nine-day ride is a fully catered, tent-based holiday. There is extensive back up including luggage transport, a licensed cafe under canvas, massage, full medical team, and bicycle repair facilities.
\u00b7 The Entry fee for the 9 day ride is $835 for adults, $599 for children under 18, $299 for under 13 years and free for 5 and under. After 29 July prices rise $100.
\u00b7 The Entry fee for the 3 day (Mighty Murray and Goldfields) ride is $425 for adults, $299 for children under 18, $149 for under 13 years and free for 5 and under. After 29 July prices rise $50.<\/p>\n

Public inquiries: People wanting more information can visit www.greatvic.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n