Cycling
19 August, 2024
Entries are now open for the 2024 Arapiles Cycling Event
The Arapiles home grown community bike ride is being held on Saturday, October 5. Catering for cyclists with varying strengths and abilities, they now offer four distance options: 100km, 75km, 50km and 20km circuits.
Catering for cyclists with varying strengths and abilities, they now offer four distance options: 100km, 75km, 50km and 20km circuits.
All of the circuits start and finish in Natimuk. The Bike Ride is centred on Mt Arapiles. The roads are all sealed on the 100Km, 75Km and 50Km routes.
The 20km Route follows the Arapiles Big Sky Bike Trail.
There are Rest Stops along the way which offer Food (Bananas, Cake, Lollies), Drinks (Water, Coffee, Tea, Chocolate), Shelter and Toilets.
Last year, in 2023, they were able to provide a $2000 Donation to support the work of Wimmera Against Cancer in Kids in the community.
Once again, in 2024, a percentage of the Rider Fees will support WACK.
The Arapiles Cycling Event is an opportunity for men and women of all ages to get and about and enjoy our local rural scenery.
They encourage cyclists to do some training leading up to the ride and to make sure your bicycle is in good condition.
On the day, the 100KM Riders will head off at 8.00am on the Saturday, the 75km and 50km Riders at 9.00am and the 20km group at 10.00am.
There are several options for a post-ride lunch in Natimuk. All Riders must be finished by 2.00pm.