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Cycling Victoria

Locality: Thornbury, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 8480 3000

Address: 281 Darebin Rd 3071 Thornbury, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.vic.cycling.org.au/

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25.01.2022 With six weeks left in the competition, the leaderboard is heating up for our Lets Zwift Winter Challenge! If you get tired of riding the burbs, join us for the challenge series, its never too late to get started and see your potential! More: https://cycling.org.au//lets-zwift-virtual-winter-challenge

25.01.2022 2020 has been a year like no other, and this year Ride With Me will be the first of its kind. Started in the Victorian heartland of Knights Of Suburbia and Love Me Love You six years ago, in 2020 they are taking their flagship event across borders and going national, online, and maybe even global! Choose your own adventure.... How long? How far? Who with? This year its up to you. What makes Ride With Me special is the challenge and camaraderieso whatever you choose, push yourself, and share your experience. Depending on where you are you might be able to roll far and deep with 20 of your besties; you might be restricted to your suburb with one other buddy; or locked down in your house with your trainer and your screen. Whatever your situationget creative and make it fun. Knights Of Suburbia and Love Me Love You prize packs will be awarded for: Most creative route Most kms Most vertical metres climbed Most funds raised An official Ride With Me Zwift ride will be announced in the coming weeks as part of the event. ENTRY LINK https://www.friendsoflmly.org.au/events/3/ride-with-me-2020 Due to timeline to receive your event jersey for the event you have 1 week to register. GO

23.01.2022 Check out this article from Cycling Australia to help get the most out of your 60 minutes of exercise during lockdown!

23.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 restrictions the decision has been made not to stage the 2020 Victorian Junior Road Championships, therefore a State Team will not be announced. In lieu of this, Cycling Victoria will provide limited support to competitors who participate. Cycling Victoria is now calling for expressions of interest from Junior (J15/17 age categories) riders who seek to participate at the 2020 Junior Road National Championships in Wagga Wagga between the 20th - 22nd of November.... Our goal is to provide support and a positive, inclusive and exciting experience for our Victorian junior cyclists within this period of uncertainty. More information: https://cycling.org.au//support-victorian-representation-2

23.01.2022 Following a number of conversations with the Alpine cycling club and in light of continuing uncertainties about the COVID-19 pandemic and varying levels of restrictions across the State, Cycling Victoria regretfully announce the 2020 Tour of Bright will not be staged. We endeavour to work collaboratively with event hosts and key stakeholders to provide as much detail and advance notice as possible in these situations. Alternative opportunities available over the coming month...s include: 24th-25th September - National Junior (J15/17) Training Camp 3rd-4th October - National Track Challenge - https://entryboss.cc/races/5320

23.01.2022 Check out some of the tips the Melbourne-based staff from Cycling Australia and Cycling Victoria have put together for keeping active physically and mentally during lockdown!

22.01.2022 Last week our General Manager Craig Eastwood had a chat with Gamefaces Dan Lonergan. The pair discussed all things cycling and the effects of Covid 19 to the cycling industry! We would also like to encourage everyone to head over and join the GameFace - Cycling Victoria group for some great new content coming out!

22.01.2022 Join the team. Two positions have opened up at Cycling Victoria to become part of our team. Click on the links for the Position Description and how to apply. Media & Member Services: https://www.sportspeople.com.au//62935-media-member-servic... Education & Sport Development: https://www.sportspeople.com.au//62934-education-sport-dev

21.01.2022 To help members and all cyclists across Victoria get the most out their exercise, Cycling Australia has produced a FREE six-week training program! Which designed to ensure all cyclists get the maximum out of their one hour of outdoor exercise, including cycling, each day. Learn more: http://ow.ly/8aet50AZ7FA Access the program: http://ow.ly/NDBK50AZ7Fx

20.01.2022 A general meeting of Cycling Australia will be held on 19 September 2020 to vote on the AusCycling concept. Cycling Queensland, Cycling NT, Cycling ACT, Cycling Victoria and Cycling SA all voted in favour of AusCycling at the CA general meeting held in March of this year. This did not constitute the required 75% majority. However, now that Cycling Tasmania has been directed by its members to vote yes, it is expected that the requisite majority will be attained on 19 September 2020. For more please read our recent member update: https://cycling.org.au/vic/member-update-auscycling

19.01.2022 While you were sleeping, Brunswick Cycling Clubs Sarah Gigante finished second up Zwifts Mont Ventoux in the virtual Tour de France. Sarah is wearing the yellow jersey on behalf of her team, Tibco Silicon Valley, as leaders of the general classification heading into last nights stage.

18.01.2022 Since 2014, Cycling Victoria has made changes to become a more gender equitable organisation and sport. We elected our first female President - Lisa Bryne, have a minimum of 40% gender representation on our board and are committed to become leaders in the Gender Equity in cycling. We are still on a journey and we are still seeing a disparity between male and female cyclists, coaches, officials and those in leadership positions. The Cycling Victoria Gender Equity Action Plan... 2020-2023, will continue the work being done by Cycling Victoria and its Member Clubs to create real change for our sport in Victoria. Read more: https://data.cycling.org.au//CV%20Gender%20Equity%20Plan%2

18.01.2022 The MS Gong Ride is going VIRTUAL in 2020! Riders will be able to participate from wherever they are, Australia-wide, all in the fight against MS! Just register, choose a distance and log your ride on your personal fitness app to continue the cycle of supporting those with MS. The MS Gong Ride Virtual is free to register and is running from Oct 1 Nov 1.... More information & to register: http://ow.ly/bRLP50B0vsP

17.01.2022 Cycling Victoria are excited to say the #VirtualTrackChallenge is coming to DISC and is set to take place between October 3rd-4th 2020. The Virtual Track National Challenge is an innovative national level track competition that will take place throughout Australia on the weekend originally planned for the Cycling Australia Track National Championships in Brisbane! More information & entry details: https://cycling.org.au//virtual-track-national-challenge-h

16.01.2022 The distinctive name "Plugger" Bill Martin is mentioned often in cycling history but who really was he? He was winning long distance track events before large crowds before his major pro win came in what was the first Six-Day at Madison Square Garden in 1891. Billed as the long distance championship of the world, it was a single rider event, now on Penny-farthings, with "go as you please" rules. He covered 1,467 miles and the victory netted him $1000 in gold and became the decider that cycling was his future. To learn a bit more about Plugger Bill have a read of this article by our wonderful History & Heritage Committee: https://cycling.org.au//wheres-my-money-plugger-bill-martin

15.01.2022 Join the Brunswick Cycling Club & Hawthorn Cycling Club in a social but important ride aimed at raising funds for childhood cancer research and support! The Million Dollar Lunch (MDL) is one of the biggest corporate lunches in Australia and this year these clubs have partnered to raise awareness and funds by skipping lunch and riding instead. The ride will start at 6.15am and take place on the Zwift platform on Friday 7 August. Please note, the ride is classified as an EVENT... so all youll need to do is join the ride via the Zwift platform. https://www.zwift.com/events/view/991740

15.01.2022 "The club has made the difficult decision to cancel our plans for the 2020 Baw Baw Classic. We are especially disappointed because this year would have been the races 20th edition, said Warragul Cycling Club President and Race Director Karin Jones. We have made this decision because of the uncertainty around when competition can resume in Victoria and the events reliance on sponsorship."

13.01.2022 With more lockdown restrictions now in place throughout Victoria, Cycling Victoria in partnership with FulGaz is pleased to promote the new Club Racing functionality on the FulGaz platform. A proudly Victorian owned and operated business, FulGaz is keen to support Victorian clubs to run their own free race series and rides via their platform at no charge. Every club series will include your own private section within FulGaz containing six rides, every ride has live rider tra...cking on FulGaz.com giving riders the ability to race and ride together. More information: https://cycling.org.au//fulgaz-brings-virtual-club-racing-

12.01.2022 Do you suffer from extended muscle soreness, and slow recovery after a training session? Alpine Timing is recruiting interested Victorian cyclists/athletes/swimmers for a Study on Kyolic Garlic & Aerobic Fitness to determine if Kyolic garlic can improve Aerobic Fitness by reducing Arterial Stiffness. Chance to get 2 free Vo2 max tests (In Oct) & check arterial health (Medical Appointment approx 20-30min).... More details at: https://www.alpinetiming.com.au/registrations/rg20/

12.01.2022 The 2020 Towards Zero Virtual Victorian Junior Road Series starts off for real this weekend after a successful test event last Sunday. On Saturday Sept 12 all four age groups (U17, U15, U13 and U11) will ride different versions of the Moyston course of the Tour of Ararat. On Sunday all age groups will take on the Harcourt Circuit from the Tour of Castlemaine. More info & full course details: https://cycling.org.au//2020-towards-zero-virtual-vjrs-rac

12.01.2022 Cycling Victoria with the support of the Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club is excited to announce the 2020 Towards Zero Victorian Junior Road Series (Virtual) will begin this weekend with a test event on Sunday September 6. This will be a six race series that precisely replicates the real roads used in previous VJRS events. Races for U15 and U17 will be full length races, expected to be up to two hours long. U11 and U13 events will be shorter in length. The series will begin a...t 9am on Sunday with a test event followed by weekly races at 9am on Saturday and Sunday mornings, with points being awarded for each event in the series except the test event. After the final stage of the VJRS (Virtual) the person with the highest overall points for their grade will be declared the Champion. More: http://ow.ly/4PhL50BhHw1

10.01.2022 Chris was involved with the construction crew while our young sons, Brenton, Jarryd and Mitch, sat on the stage with Phil Liggett getting their T-shirts and caps autographed by their heroes, while mum and dad worked. - Karin Jones on her first time working at Bay Crits. If you have raced any event in Victoria you will know the Jones name. Karin Jones has been running cycling events in Victoria for over 25 years with her family in tow! In her last story for Cycling Victor...ia Astrid van Uden speaks with Karin Jones about her life and family involvement in cycling. Read more: https://cycling.org.au/vic/keeping-jones Cycling Australia Ride Nation

10.01.2022 Following the Premiers announcement yesterday, we have an update from our General Manager Craig Eastwood. Topics including timelines and protocols for a return to sport, restrictions and an update on events including the Junior Victorian Road Championships and Junior Road National Championships are all covered. More: http://ow.ly/8Kzc50BjyHZ

08.01.2022 Cycling Victoria is currently seeking expressions of interest from anyone interested in becoming a Victorian State Junior Handicapper for the 2020-21 Track Season. If you or someone you know wishes to be considered follow the link for a full position description and application details. Expressions of interest are to be sent in by Friday October 2nd 2020... More: https://cycling.org.au//cycling-victoria-seeking-state-jun

08.01.2022 Come and join our host Matt Poyner as hes joined by Australian Cycling Team athletes Stuart Tripp, Carol Cooke, Emily Petricola and Hannah Macdougall. They will discuss the challenges, opportunities and the things they have learned since the COVID-19 pandemic hit earlier this year! #RidingThroughCOVID

08.01.2022 It is with much sadness that Cycling Victoria notifies members and the cycling community of the recent passing of Marie Manskie. Marie was a long time contributor and supporter of cycling, putting in many years as a volunteer at events, most notably her encouragement of junior participation. Marie assisted at Christmas Carnival events, track meets and numerous Championships. Marie came into cycling with her husband Norm who was initially a Professional Referee then a Commissa...ire in the amalgamated racing. After Norm passed away Marie became more active taking the role as Number Steward where her face was the regular first welcome to riders collecting their race number at both road and track Opens. R.I.P Marie https://cycling.org.au/vic/vale-marie-manskie

06.01.2022 General Manager Craig Eastwood provides an update on riding through stage 4 restrictions, grants & funding, virtual riding opportunities and more. Read more: http://ow.ly/ikwJ50B48s1

05.01.2022 Cycling Victoria would like to remind all members that Cycling Australia is still conducting coaching courses during the lock-down. It is now a good time to update many of the supporting documents required to maintain coaching accreditation. For more information please read here: https://cycling.org.au//coaching-courses-updated-accredita

05.01.2022 World Bicycle Relief is an international nonprofit organisation that mobilises people through the Power of Bicycles. They are launching their first ever Global DIY Adventure Ride, Pedal to Empower, happening on September 12th, 2020. This is an all-ages virtual ride and global movement to empower women and girls in need to break down barriers with bikes. You can join the movement now to start helping women and girls sooner. Then on September 12th we will all come together and... help share the life-changing Power of Bicycles with those who need it most! Register here: https://give.worldbicyclerelief.org//pedal-to-empo/c291228

05.01.2022 Cycling Victoria, in partnership with Cycling Australia and Running Heroes, is excited to announce the newest cycling challenge to hit the Running Heroes platform between September 16-30 2020. Our #Ride25 Challenge aims to ensure all cyclists will be able to have a go at this challenge, whether you are in regional Victoria and can ride your favourite spots, or if you are in metropolitan Melbourne and required to stay within your 5-kilometre zone and exercise time limit. Where...ver you are, get out and enjoy a great ride for your chance to win 1 of 13 awesome prizes. More: https://cycling.org.au//cycling-victoria-announces-ride-25

04.01.2022 Join Victorian Members of the Australian Cycling Team in a live webinar and hear their insights and experiences of riding through COVID-19. Tomorrow night Matt Poyner will be joined by panellists including dual Paralympic champion Carol Cooke, 2016 Games medalist Stuart Tripp, four-time reigning world champion Emily Petricola and multiple national champion Hannah Macdougall. More: https://cycling.org.au//cooke-tripp-petricola-macdougall-h

04.01.2022 World Bicycle Relief, an international nonprofit organization that mobilises people through the Power of Bicycles is proud to launch their first ever Global DIY Adventure Ride, Pedal to Empower, happening on September 12th, 2020. This is an all-ages virtual ride and global movement to empower women and girls in need to break down barriers with bikes. In rural developing countries, distance, inequity and early marriage stand between young girls and their futures. With bicycles..., there is a way forward. Bicycles help them confront these obstacles, take control of their futures, and create their own paths. We prioritize 70% of bicycles for girl students, and partner with communities to ensure the long-term sustainability of our bicycle programs. By providing bicycles, you empower young girls to fulfill their potential and break the cycle of poverty. Investing in women and girls will change the world. You can join the movement now to start helping women and girls sooner. Then on September 12th we will all come together and help share the life-changing Power of Bicycles with those who need it most! Link to register: https://give.worldbicyclerelief.org//pedal-to-empo/c291228 #worldbicyclerelief #pedaltoempower #worldbicyclereliefau #powerofbicycles

04.01.2022 Join Victorian Members of the Australian Cycling Team on Monday in a live webinar to hear their insights and experiences of riding through COVID-19. Our panellists include Tokyo 2020 Olympic team members Leigh Howard, Kell OBrien and Luke Plapp, Podium Potential Academy member Ruby Roseman-Gannon and Australian Cycling Team Lead Endurance Coach Tim Decker. More: https://cycling.org.au/vic/riding-through-covid-live-webinar

02.01.2022 With Victorians trying to find the best ways to stay active while restrictions are in place across the state. Cycling Victoria are thrilled to announce that Zwift are celebrating everyones favourite Victorian sweet spots with their VIC-torias Tour. From the Nongs, to the Boolie, Mordi, and Sanddown. Roll up each week and ride with your mates during Iso! Choose to light it up like Luna park, or roll it home in style with a bike that will make you stand out in any pack! This i...s going to be wheelie big! This week you have the chance to go to the London Loop, which celebrates the rolling hills of the Dandenongs ranges. More info: https://cycling.org.au/vic/zwift-introduce-vic-torias-tour

02.01.2022 Santini helped Italy and now they are helping Australia with Face Makes available for order through Bike Sportz. Earlier this year in March, Bergamo, Italy was hit hard with the COVID-19 pandemic, exactly where Santinis factory is based. At the time it was impossible to find protective face masks, so Santini decided to halt all manufacturing of Cycling Wear and converted their production department to produce reusable face masks. Read more and order yours today: https://cycling.org.au//santini-fask-masks-available-throu

02.01.2022 Join Matt Poyner and our panellists including Tokyo 2020 Olympic team members Leigh Howard, Kell OBrien and Luke Plapp, Podium Potential Academy member Ruby Roseman-Gannon and Australian Cycling Team Lead Endurance Coach Tim Decker. They will discuss challenges, opportunities and the things they have learned since the COVID-19 Pandemic hit earlier this year.

01.01.2022 Following the Premiers announcement yesterday, further restrictions are now or will shortly be in affect following the State Governments decision to introduce stage 4 lockdown for metropolitan Melbourne and stage 3 for regional Victoria through to 13th September, 2020. Under the new restrictions there are four reasons that you can leave home: Shopping for food or other essential items ... To provide care giving, for compassionate reasons or to seek medical treatment For exercise (applies to outdoor exercise, and with only one other person or members of your household) Work or study, if you cannot work or study from home. For more information regarding the increased restrictions and an event update please read here: http://ow.ly/5xtn50AOJQC