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Living legends saddle up for 30th United Energy Around the Bay

Archival image shows the Around the Bay legends, some of whom are again gearing up to take on Melbourne's biggest bike ride

As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations for United Energy Around the Bay, Bicycle Network is holding a one-of-a-kind joy ride this weekend featuring legends who have been there every pedal stroke of the way.

Among the tens of thousands that have participated in the iconic ride over three decades, there are eight who have ridden every one since its inception in 1993.

This Sunday, they’ll join Bicycle Network CEO Alison McCormack on a leisurely ride along Beach Road, getting in some vital winter training kilometres and swapping old tales along the way.

Media have been invited to attend and speak with riders to find out what it takes to be a United Energy Around the Bay legend.

The group will be meeting at the Sandbar Beach Café at 7:15am in Middle Park on Sunday 21 July, pedalling out to Black Rock and returning for a post-ride breakfast.

If you’re out for a morning ride on Beach Road on Sunday on 21 July, be sure to give the gang a wave.

The legends

  • Brian Baker 
  • Trevor Spence 
  • Winston Silbereisen 
  • Geoff Atkinson 
  • Manny Karvelas 
  • Lou Silva 
  • Philip O’Toole 
  • Tom Melican

Click here to read more about the rich history of United Energy Around the Bay.

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