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Around the Bay 50km

Around the Bay 50km

Ride features

The 50km ride is the perfect opportunity to ride over the iconic West Gate Bridge! 

This is your chance to take in a 360 view of the city of Melbourne and the surrounding port.  You’ll also enjoy closed roads along the St Kilda foreshore as you roll on back to the Albert Park event village via Elwood. If you have an eBike this is the perfect ride to take it on, plus kids 14 and under ride free! 

Key details
  • Distance: 50km
  • Elevation: 566m
  • Departing: 07:45am, Albert Park
  • Min. avg pace: 10km/h
  • Estimated ride time: 2:10h (riding at 24km/h) – 5h (riding at 10km/h)

Strava route map

Highlights

A GPX file of the route can be downloaded via the full route map above.

Around the Bay 50km - Route Map
1. Williamstown (19km)
  • Open time: 8:30am
  • Cut off time: 10:30am
  • Nutrition & Hydration: Water, electrolytes, lollies & Winners bars
2. Elwood (40km)
  • Open time: 9:25am
  • Cut off time: 12:45pm
  • Nutrition & Hydration: Water, electrolytes, fruit & assorted slices 

What’s included?

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Medical & mechanical
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Rest stops
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Nutrition & hydration
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Traffic management
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Dedicated training plan
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Finishers medal
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Life long memories
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Free event jersey*

* Only included with paid early bird entries. Not included with free kids tickets.

Highlights

  1. Ride over the West Gate Bridge!
  2. Enjoy the city views from both sides of the bay, from the Williamstown marina to the beaches of St Kilda.
  3. Celebrate back at the event village festival with friends and family as you cross the finish line to collect your 50km finishers medal! 

Around the Bay 50km

Prices | 6 October 2024

2024 Pre-sale

Until Sunday 21st April, 11pm

General
$85.00
Member
10% off
Kids (14 and under)
FREE
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Includes free event jersey*

Please note:

*The bonus early bird jersey is not included with the Family Ride or 50km free kids tickets, however, all riders must still register to participate.
**The early bird jersey is a classic fitting jersey designed for comfort. Please check your jersey size on our men’s classic jersey sizing chart or women’s classic jersey sizing chart before registering to ensure it's the right fit.

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