Community invited to help welcome 'Great Vic' bike riders
Published on 03 August 2021
WHAT: Great Vic Bike Ride community meeting (light refreshments provided)
WHEN: 6pm to 7pm Thursday 2 September 2021
WHERE: The Station Youth Centre 14-16 Pynsent Street Horsham
WHO: Meetings are open to all locals, businesses, community groups (schools, sporting clubs, charities) who are interested in how the Great Vic works and what they can do to get involved.
Horsham businesses, community groups, schools and performers are invited to join a Great Vic Bike Ride community meeting next month to discuss participating in the event that will bring more than 3,000 visitors to the city over two nights.
Local groups can learn more about how they can benefit from the ride coming to town at the meeting on Thursday 2 September at The Station.
There are several ways to get involved in the event, including holding fundraising stalls, selling food, drinks and snacks, performing at campsites and businesses supporting riders and volunteers in town.
“We often see local sporting clubs and community groups selling bacon and egg rolls for riders, while cafes, hotels, and other local businesses benefit from welcoming the event in town,” said Bicycle
Network General Manager of Events, Rebecca Lane.
Up to 3,000 riders plus volunteers and staff are expected to participate in the Great Vic Bike Ride which travels from Rainbow to Great Western via the Grampians from 27 November to 5 December 2021.
“We’ve been itching to get to region for more than a year now and when we do, riders, volunteers and the event team will be ready to dive into everything Western Victoria has to offer,” added Ms Lane.
“The Great Vic Bike Ride will be a great boost for the local economy and showcase a fantastic region to people who have an increased interest in regional tourism.”
Mayor Robyn Gulline said Council the Great Victorian Bike Ride was a great way for local groups to raise funds and also help promote the region.
“We are looking for expressions of interest from groups and individuals who wish to participate in this great opportunity to showcase our region," she said.
“This is a great opportunity for the Horsham community to create a vibrant event and memorable experiences for visitors to come back and stay another day," Cr Gulline said.
The event was initially scheduled for November 2020 but was postponed because of the coronavirus.
After starting in Rainbow on Saturday 27 November, the Great Vic Bike Ride visits Brim, Horsham (two nights), Halls Gap (two nights), Dunkeld and Pomonal before finishing in Great Western on Sunday 5 December.
Bicycle Network has made changes to its event planning to make sure the Great Vic Bike Ride is COVID safe, including increased cleaning services, site layouts that assist with physical distancing and adhering to capacity limits.