Sunday 26 October 2025
Lock in early bird pricing + a FREE jersey*! Limited time only, all new event date; 26th October 2025
Enter NowA RIDE FOR EVERYONE
The ride that stops Melbourne!
No matter your bike or ability, you are invited to Australia’s best one day cycling festival.
Join riders across all generations, on all kinds of bikes, as they tackle one of five ride options around Port Phillip Bay.
Your early bird ride ticket includes:
👕 2025 Event Jersey*
🏅 Finishers’ medal
🔧 On-route support
🚧 Road closures and traffic management
🍎 Rest stops, nutrition and hydration
Plus, there’s live entertainment, sporting superstars, food trucks and much more!
If you ride then this is the day for you, whether it be a balance bike, a Penny Farthing, hybrid or the latest aero bike. Gather your mates, your colleagues and bring the whole family. Come and celebrate the United Energy Around the Bay.
*FREE Event jersey for 100km ride option and above.
Ride options
Choose from five ride options ranging from Lap the Track to the Classic 220km, explore Melbourne’s iconic Port Phillip Bay by bike and make it a day to remember.
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Families
Some say you can’t buy happiness, but riding a bike with your family in tow is pretty close. The best bit, kids 14 and under ride free on our Lap of the Track and 50km!
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Teams
Rally your workmates, cycling club or riding buddies, build a team and enjoy the many health and wellbeing benefits that riding together brings.
Get startedEventFAQs
Here are the answers to your most common questions.
If your question isn’t in the list, please contact us via our website or call on 1800 639 634
Family Ride and 50km ride
These family friendly rides are open to all ages and kids 14 and under ride free!
100km and 135km rides
Riders must be 12 or older on the day of the ride. Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered rider over the age of 18 at the time of registration.
200km+ rides
Riders must be 15 or older on the day of the ride. Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered rider over the age of 18 at the time of registration.
You want your ride to go as smoothly as possible, so check the weather forecast and prepare your gear the night before. Remember that this is a fully supported ride with mechanics, nutrition and water on route, check your specific ride distance to see what is available at each rest stop and consider taking the following items.
Compulsory
- Helmet
- Event number/wrist band
- Lights – front and rear (compulsory)
Essential
- Sunglasses
- Kit – jersey/knicks/socks/shoes
- Rain jacket/wind vest
- Gloves
- 2 x water bottles
We also suggest that all riders carry:
- Spare tubes/flat repair kit
- Money/eftpos card and myki card
- ID
- Pump
- Mobile phone
- Additional nutrition supplies
- Sunscreen
- House key (recommended even if you are using our bag drop services)
Yes, to transfer your ride entry to another rider please give us a call on 1800 639 634 or contact us via our website. You can also arrange the transfer in person during pack collection.
Please check our terms and conditions of entry. A processing fee will be charged for any changes made to an entry, please check T&C’s.
Entered during Early Bird release?
Ends midnight Sunday 10 August – A bonus event jersey is included with all early bird 1st release entries to United Energy Around the Bay. (Please note, the bonus jersey offer is not available for kids taking advantage of the free ticket option, and is only available for 100km+ riders.)
Entered during standard pricing?
Tickets purchased during standard pricing include a free event jersey for those participating in 100km+ ride options only.
Classic jersey (included with all early bird entries)
Please use the women’s classic jersey sizing chart or men’s classic jersey sizing chart to confirm your size before purchasing an entry.
We’ve teamed up with Cuore to bring you exclusive Around the Bay merchandise this year. Click here to be taken to the shop.
Merch sales are direct with Cuore and will be shipped by them, separate from rider-packs and early-bird jerseys. Delivery timelines are available in the merch shop by Cuore.
Location: Aughtie Walk, Albert Park, Melbourne
Lap the Track: 08:45am
50km: 07:45am
100km: 06:45am
The Classic: 05:30am
Location: Cunningham Pier, Geelong Waterfront
135km: 06:30am
For those who didn’t pay for postage, rider pack collection begins on Wednesday 22nd October at Bicycle Network’s Melbourne office and Albert Park on Saturday 25th October.
Bicycle Network Office:
Wed 22nd October: 10am – 4pm
Thursday 23rd October: 10am – 7pm
Albert Park, Pelican Lawn, Event Site.
Saturday 25th October: 10am – 4pm
Cuore X Around the Bay Store
Shop for exclusive Around the Bay merchandise direct from Cuore
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Maddie Riewoldt's Vision
Fundraising
Ride to create a brighter future for patients living with Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes.
United Energy Around the Bay is proud to support our official charity partner, Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision.
Founded in honour of Maddie Riewoldt, who was just 26 years old when she tragically died from a Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome, Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision funds vital research that accelerates diagnosis and treatments, while supporting patients and their families with counselling, education and resources.
Every 3 days an Australian is diagnosed with a Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome. Distressingly, most are children and young adults, and 50% will not survive. Thousands more are living with complex medical issues and ongoing risks to their health.
By fundraising for Maddie’s Vision you’re helping fund research that will result in faster diagnosis, better treatments, tailored support and improved outcomes for patients and families impacted by Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes.
#FightLikeMaddie
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Tips and training
From the first pedal stroke of your training to crossing the finish line on event day we’ll make sure you’re ready to ride United Energy Around the Bay. Check out our training guide for tips, regular training rides, training plans and much more!
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Comprehensive on-route support
Like all Bicycle Network events, we’ve got your back every pedal stroke of the way with our comprehensive on-route support: closed roads, rest stops, food and drink, marshals, signage, mechanical and medical support.
Are you covered?
Bicycle Network Members receive 10% off their entry and are fully supported every time they ride, with comprehensive riding insurance and Riders’ Rights (legal support).
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