United Energy Around the Bay
Get ready for your ride!
Training plans
We know the right training is key to smashing your goals on the bike.
Whether you’re taking on the Family Ride or 300km, these easy-to-follow training guides will help you prepare for your ride and get you to the start line feeling fit, fresh, and ready to go.
Week one kicks off from Monday 15 July 2024 (50km+) or Monday 12 August 2024 (Family Ride)
Before you start riding
While ticking off the suggested weekly hours will help you reach your full potential on the bike, they are by no means a prerequisite to achieve your ride distance on event day.
We understand that life gets busy, so we’ve made the plans super flexible so you can adapt the sessions each week to suit your lifestyle. As long as you’re riding regularly, it’s amazing what you will be able to achieve!
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Training rides
We schedule a range of training rides from May to October that cater to bike riders of all levels.
Whether it’s your first time riding in a bunch or you need to dust off the cobwebs after some time off the bike, there’s plenty of opportunities to get you ready for the big day with a group of like-minded riders.
Join the Bicycle Network strava club or Bicycle Network Women’s Community to be the first to hear when new rides are announced.
Upcoming rides
Sat 14th Sept | Geelong 50km-60km loop
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Start time
6.50am for a 7.00am departure
Ride leaders
Simon Gerrans
Meet up spot
Where: Hendry’s Geelong
Route
Approx 50-60km loop
Pace
Approx. 25-28km/h
Notes
These rides are for those who have entered and are training for Around the Bay. There will be 2-3 groups, (pending speed) each led by a member of the Hendry’s Team.
Meet at Hendry’s Geelong at 6.50am for a 7.00am departure, for approx 50-60km loop that will take around 2 hours at a social/medium pace, finishing back at the shop for a coffee, pastry and chat.
Riders should be comfortable sharing the road with other riders and vehicles. Please bring your own spares/tools for fixing flats, water, nutrition and sunscreen.
If you are unable to complete the training ride please have a Plan B (friend or family member to collect you) for getting home. Please note, this is a free ride but registration is essential to ensure ride leaders are aware of expected numbers.
HENDRY’S has been appointed mechanical support at the Geelong and Queenscliff stop overs. Our marquees will be well stocked with all your bike and nutritional requirements and our Teams look forward to assisting you on your journey around the bay.
Sat 21st Sept | Pedla x Bicycle Network - West Side Coast | 100km
Start time
6:30am rollout
Ride leaders
Shell, Marie-Louise, Shaun
Meet up spot
Where: 44 Sackville Street
Route
West Coast – View route
Pace
Approx. 25-28km/h
Notes
The United Energy Around the Bay ride is fast approaching, and Pedla invites you to join a focused training ride to get ready for the big day. Open to all riders, this women-led session will be guided by Shell and Marie, taking you on a 100 km route along Melbourne’s west coast.
The ride will cover key spots like Williamstown, Altona, Sanctuary Lakes, and Point Cook. We’ll regroup as needed but won’t stop for cafes until we finish back at LLCC Collingwood. So, be prepared: pack gels, snacks, and two full water bottles.
If you haven’t committed to Melbourne’s favorite cycling challenge yet, use Pedla’s 10% discount code PEDLA10 at checkout!
Ride rules:
Please make sure you download the route to your head unit before the ride.
Ride safe, respect other road users and be self-sufficient: carry your own water, food, and puncture and mechanical repair kits.
By participating you agree to our terms and conditions: https://thepedla.com/pages/local-loops-training-social-rides-terms-conditions‘
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Sat 28th Sept | Geelong 50km-60km loop
Register now
Start time
6.50am for a 7.00am departure
Ride leaders
Simon Gerrans
Meet up spot
Where: Hendry’s Geelong
Route
Approx 50-60km loop
Pace
Approx. 25-28km/h
Notes
These rides are for those who have entered and are training for Around the Bay. There will be 2-3 groups, (pending speed) each led by a member of the Hendry’s Team.
Meet at Hendry’s Geelong at 6.50am for a 7.00am departure, for approx 50-60km loop that will take around 2 hours at a social/medium pace, finishing back at the shop for a coffee, pastry and chat.
Riders should be comfortable sharing the road with other riders and vehicles. Please bring your own spares/tools for fixing flats, water, nutrition and sunscreen.
If you are unable to complete the training ride please have a Plan B (friend or family member to collect you) for getting home. Please note, this is a free ride but registration is essential to ensure ride leaders are aware of expected numbers.
HENDRY’S has been appointed mechanical support at the Geelong and Queenscliff stop overs. Our marquees will be well stocked with all your bike and nutritional requirements and our Teams look forward to assisting you on your journey around the bay.
*Before registering for a training ride, please ensure you read and adhere to our training ride terms and conditions
Are you covered when you ride?
Our social rides are open to anyone in the bike riding community. We encourage any new riders to join as a Bicycle Network member to ensure they are covered with bike riding insurance while also helping us improve bike riding conditions for everyone.
Join the club
Bicycle Network’s Strava club is full of like-minded bike riders of all abilities, from the Peaks Challenge regulars to those entering their first 50km United Energy Around the Bay ride. Join the club and stay tuned for local training rides in the lead up to events near you.
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