Celebrating 30 years
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 six ride options around Port Phillip Bay.
Your ride ticket includes:
🏅 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 30 years of the United Energy Around the Bay.
Ride options
Choose from six ride options ranging from the Family Ride to 300km, 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 Family Ride 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.
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Limited edition event jersey
Our United Energy Around the Bay jersey has been cherished by tens of thousands of riders who’ve pedalled before you.
It’s more than just a jersey; it’s a celebration of achieving your personal best on the bike. Whether you’re completing another lap of the bay, commuting daily, or embarking on your inaugural ride, this jersey embodies everyone’s riding journey.
We’re excited for our 2024 jersey design to continue to ignite new adventures and inspire countless riders to embrace the freedom of two wheels.
The 2024 event jersey is available to purchase with your entry until sold out!
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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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We've got your back
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).
Help us make bike riding easier for everyone
Bicycle Network is a not-for-profit organisation. Becoming a Member and joining our events means you’re supporting our behaviour change and advocacy initiatives. Our mission is to make it easier for everyone to ride a bike, every day.
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Sign up to United Energy Around the Bay by 4 Aug to beat the price rise!
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