Around the Bay in a Day bike ride

Sunday 21 October, 2012

What is the Around the Bay in a Day?
Race options
Location maps
Key dates
How to register
Entry fees
Entry requirements
Uniform collection

Meeting point/times
Training

TeamMONASH™ exclusive offers
Participant communication
Volunteering
Further enquiries

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 A photo gallery of the 2011 event can be found here.

What is the Around the Bay in a Day?

"Around the Bay" is one of the world's biggest and most popular cycling participation events. With a choice of four ride distances (250km, 210km, 100km or 50km), once again this year's event offers a challenge for riders of all abilities. The start/finish area will return to the Alexandra Gardens, the most popular and successful location to date for this event.

The ride takes in some of Melbourne's most scenic and popular riding routes around Port Phillip Bay and includes the West Gate Bridge, Beach Road and the Bellarine Peninsula.

Each year Monash University enters a team in the Around the Bay in a Day bike ride.

• In 2005 TeamMONASH™ had 200+ riders
• In 2006 TeamMONASH™ had 300+ riders
• In 2007 TeamMONASH™ had 360+ riders
• In 2008 TeamMONASH™ had 460+ riders.
• In 2009 TeamMONASH™ had 400+ riders.
• In 2010 TeamMONASH™ had 400+ riders
• In 2011 TeamMONASH™ had 400+ riders
• In 2012 we look forward to having 450+ riders.

Around the Bay supports charity work

The Smith Family is the charity linked to this event. The entire entry fee goes to Bicycle Victoria - TeamMONASH™ does not receive any of the fee. The Smith family generates funds only through riders which take on the fundraising challenge. Click here to support a rider.

All TeamMONASH™ participants are encouraged to seek sponsorship from their friends, family and colleagues to help support The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program. This provides educational, financial and personal support to disadvantaged Australian children.

Research shows a direct link between the incidence of poverty and level of education. The higher the level of education, the lower the risk of disadvantage. Sponsorship for any amount ($2 and over) is tax deductible.

Come on TeamMONASH™, let's see how much we can raise!

Get Sponsored for The Smith Family.

Ride options

This year's ride options include:

• The Scenic Bay ride 50km
• The Classic 100km
• 135km Geelong to Melbourne (via Sorrento)
• ATB Challenge 210km (4 route options)
• The Legend 250km

TeamMONASH™ will be supporting entrants in each these four ride distances, with particular emphasis on assisting 50km Bay ride and 100km entrants.

Location maps

Course options and race map (2.3mb .pdf)

How to register

Registrations to be a part of TeamMONASH™ for 2012 Around The Bay will open in 2012!

Entry fees

TeamMONASH™ does not charge any fees. However, the main event organiser requires a registration fee to organise the event.

Entry requirements

• Riders participating in the 250km and 210km ride options must be aged 15 or older on the day of the ride.
• For the 100km and 50km ride options, the rider must be aged 12 years or older on the day of the ride.
• Participants under the age of 18 must submit a signed and completed Parent/Guardian Consent Form at the time of registration.
• Riders under the age of 15 must be accompanied on the ride by a Parent/Guardian as nominated on the Parent/Guardian Consent Form.
  

Uniform collection

The new TeamMONASH™ uniform range was introduced in 2011. A free TeamMONASH™ singlet will only be provided to all first time TeamMONASH™ participants that are Monash University students, staff or alumni.

Returning participants are encouraged to wear their previous TeamMONASH™  uniform, regardless of the top colour. However the new range will be avaiable for purchase, please refer to details below.

Purchase of TeamMONASH™ Uniforms

TeamMONASH™ uniforms will be available for purchase if participants require a new uniform or are not eligible for a free uniform. More information will be available soon.

Meeting point

The 50km, 210km and 250km meeting point is at the Alexandra Gardens (Melway reference 2F J7).

The 100km meeting point will be in Sorrento.

The exact locations are yet to be confirmed. Participants will be notified via email closer to the event date.

Event start times

Training

The best way to know you can cover your chosen distance is to train. You can get active in different ways and we are here to assist. You may want to contact the Monash University Cycling Group.

All TeamMONASH™ riders should ensure they are familiar with and abide by the TAC cyclists code of conduct (pdf, 280kb).

Participant communication

We will be sending e-mails containing relevant information in the weeks leading up to the event. If you are not receiving any e-mails, please check your spam/ junk folder.

Volunteering - Can you lend a hand?

As a member of the TeamMONASH™ Support Crew you have the opportunity to enjoy the fun and the experience of the Around the Bay in a Day.

All volunteers receive a certificate and an official Support Crew t-shirt.

If you would like to be involved as a volunteer please follow the steps below:

Monash Students:

Step 1: Please log onto the volunteer gateway https://volunteergateway.monash.edu.au/

Step 2: Find the TeamMONASH™ and other possible volunteer opportunities available to you across the university.

Step 3: Complete the application forms.

Step 4: Attend a compulsory training session.

Alumni and Community Volunteers:

Step 1: Please send an email to volunteer@sport.monash.edu.au stating the name of the event in the subject line and in the main email your name, email address and a mobile phone number.

Step 2: Await a reply and complete the application forms.

Step 3: Attend a compulsory training session.

Further enquiries

For enquiries about TeamMONASH™ or this event, please contact:

participants@.monash.edu or +61 3 9905 1073

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