Fruit Loop Ride
GV Hospice Fruitloop Ride Sub-committee present the Shepparton Hospice Fruitloop Ride.
Proudly Sponsored by Malvern Star & The City of Greater Shepparton
Online registration opens mid March 2012
- $26 253 was raised in 2011, 100% of which was presented
to Hopsice Care Services by Fruitloop Ride Chairman Trevor Morris
The 2012 ride is on:
Sunday September 16th
At Princess Park, Shepparton
Fruit - Naturally fresh from our local growers
Drinks - Gatorade
Massages - donation required
On road support - Ambulance, Bike repair van & Sag wagon
WIN! WIN! WIN!
Your entry to ride (50/100 or 180kms) automatically places you into a draw to win:
1st MALVERN STAR Oppy A4 Road Bike ...valued at $1349 - in your size
2nd Giros Ionos Helmet....valued at $299 - in your size
3rd Cateye Strada Cyclo Computer, double wireless....valued at $199
* New jerseys for sale - see our EXTRAS page
TIMES:
| Event Distances | 180km | 100km | 50km |
| Registration Opens | 6:00am | 7:00am | 8:30am |
| Departure Time | 7:00am | 8:00am | 9:00am |
| Cost | $90.00 | $90.00 | $70.00 |
Choose a registration & payment option
- Register & pay online by debit or credit card using PayPal (preferred)
- Register & pay by bank transfer or cheque
Overview
These rides are the first of the endurance (long distance) season. It is a challenging event, but not a race. No places are recorded, no trophies presented.
Date
Ride Date: Sunday September 18 th 2011. Entries close on Wed 15th Sept. Surcharge of $10 for late entries
Start/ Finish
Princess Park Shepparton
(Shepparton Swans Football Club)
Nixon Street
Shepparton
If you are unsure where Princess Park Shepparton is, Click Here to see a map.
The 50km & 100 km rides are basically over flat terrain while the 180 km event includes a 14 km climb through the Strathbogie Ranges.
Training for all three events is neccessary, especially the 180km event. You should have ridden at least half each distance previously.
A minimum speed of 25 km/hr speed is expected on the 180km event, 20 kph on the 100 km and 18 kph on the 50km event.
What do I get for my money? - The best support of any ride in Victoria!
- BBQ/ Soup/Salad/Rolls after the ride
- Fruit - from our local orchards
- Drinks...during and after the event
- Fresh dry socks ...if needed
- Clear signage on the course indicating all changes of direction
- Massages available ........ for a small donation
- On course bike maintence van, ambulance with officer.
- Lead and Tail cars (sag wagon) for all three events
- Undercover start & finish venue
- Extensive bike racks
- Toilets and showers available ...football club style
- Bar facilities...cafe style table and chairs to relax and eat your lunch
- Characters suits - Percy Pear, Annie Apple & Nando's Chicken
- 30 Friendly volunteers, in clearly identifiable vests, to answer any queries
100% of funds raised to Goulburn Valley Hospice Care - ie. every cent raised goes to charity.
Supplying free, compassionate care to the terminally ill and their families by providing:
- Volunteer Support and Nursing Care to palliative care patients.
- Pastoral Care and Equipment Loan
- Bereavement Care and Home Support
- Services in own homes, where possible
Supported by:
