Great Vic Bike Ride
From the first pedal stroke of your training to crossing the finish line on the final day, our tips and training guide has everything you need to prepare for the Great Vic Bike Ride.
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Packing for the Great Vic
Forgetting to pack something is never a great way to start a holiday. Here’s our basic guide to packing your bags and bike for the Great Vic.
Doing the Great Vic with a toddler
Hannah and Jakob Kapelj rode the 2019 Great Vic from Robe to Torquay with their toddler in tow. It turned out to be one of their best holidays ever.
Bike Maintenance 101
These handy bike maintenance resources will help you keep your bike running smoothly.
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.
Go to stravaWomen’s Community training rides
Sat 8 Nov: 3 Bulies
Ride Leaders: Alison Raaymakerst and other SKCC leaders
Distance: 40km
Elevation: 475m
Start time: 7:00am
Start point: outside Fanuli furniture, corner of Chapel St and Alexander Ave, South Yarra
Strava: 3 Boulies v2 | Ride | Strava
Route: 3 Boulies, Richmond, Kew and Ivanhoe
Ride Leaders: Alison Raaymakerst and other SKCC leaders
Distance: 40km
Elevation: 475m
Start time: 7:00am
Start point: outside Fanuli furniture, corner of Chapel St and Alexander Ave, South Yarra
Strava: 3 Boulies v2 | Ride | Strava
Description: we’ll head out along Alexandra Bvd to Yarra Bvd, Richmond. There is a short but challenging climb up Walmer St, so we’ll regroup at the top of the climb. Go your own pace around Kew Boulevard, and regroup at the Chandler Hwy end. We then take the underpass and follow the river around to leafy Ivanhoe Bvd. Then retrace our steps for coffee at Veneziano on River St, before heading back to Sth Yarra.
What to bring: water and riding snacks, spare tubes, myki for emergencies.
Sat 15 Nov: 3 Bulies
Ride Leaders: Alison Raaymakerst and other SKCC leaders
Distance: 40km
Elevation: 475m
Start time: 7:00am
Start point: outside Fanuli furniture, corner of Chapel St and Alexander Ave, South Yarra
Strava: 3 Boulies v2 | Ride | Strava
Route: 3 Boulies, Richmond, Kew and Ivanhoe
Ride Leaders: Alison Raaymakerst and other SKCC leaders
Distance: 40km
Elevation: 475m
Start time: 7:00am
Start point: outside Fanuli furniture, corner of Chapel St and Alexander Ave, South Yarra
Strava: 3 Boulies v2 | Ride | Strava
Description: we’ll head out along Alexandra Bvd to Yarra Bvd, Richmond. There is a short but challenging climb up Walmer St, so we’ll regroup at the top of the climb. Go your own pace around Kew Boulevard, and regroup at the Chandler Hwy end. We’ll take the underpass and follow the river around to leafy Ivanhoe Bvd. Then retrace our steps for coffee at Veneziano on River St, before heading back to Sth Yarra.
What to bring: water and riding snacks, spare tubes, myki for emergencies.
Preparing for the campsite
What to pack?
Forgetting to pack something is never a great way to start a holiday. Here’s our basic guide to packing for the Great Vic. Add to it as your need:
- Tent, bed roll or mattress and sleeping bag
- Comfy pillow
- Quick-dry towel
- Toiletries
- Thongs
- Warm clothes
- Waterproof gear
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Suitable cycling clothes (be prepared for all weather!)
- Plate, bowl, mug, cutlery and tea towel
- Torch or head lamp
- Laundry supplies
- Ear plugs
- Rechargeable battery pack
- Socks – there’s nothing that a fresh pair of can’t fix
Town Highlights
Plan you Great Vic from the jump, by seeing what each town has to offer. The Great Vic 2025 will take you through several different towns in Victoria’s stunning south-west coast.
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