Around the Bay is the one day of the year where Melbourne unites to celebrate cycling
We’ve put our heads together to come up with some jersey designs for Around the Bay, but need your help to make the final call! Check out the designs and cast your vote to help decide what 10,000 riders will be wearing in October.
Submit your vote by Wednesday 28 February for a chance to win a double pass to Around the Bay 2018, PLUS the winning jersey!
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Thanks for joining us in 2017
On Sunday 8 October more than 10,000 riders helped us celebrate 25 years of Around the Bay.
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25 years of Melbourne's biggest bike ride
Over 25 years Around the Bay has cemented its place in bike riding culture as Australia’s biggest one-day bike ride.
With nine ride options and seven ride distances, there’s an Around the Bay ride for everyone. It’s an iconic Australian riding experience, and a great day out. Stay tuned for the details of 2018 soon!
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Merchandise
The Around the Bay 2017 official event merchandise range is still available online thanks to Hub Cycling.
Add some party to your cycling wardrobe with our 2017 confetti inspired kit. Our commemorative jersey celebrates 25 years of Around the Bay!
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Around the Bay 2017 highlights
Sponsors and partners
Charity partner
For 25 years, Around the Bay riders have proudly supported The Smith Family in helping disadvantaged Australian children to succeed at school and create better futures for themselves. 1 in 7 Australian children are living in disadvantage, where even the basics are hard to come by. But through fundraising for your ride in Around the Bay, you are helping to break this cycle of disadvantage and change the lives of children in need.
Event partner
Bosch eBike systems benefit from the Bosch Group’s technology and production know-how. From conception and engineering to manufacturing, marketing and after-sales service, Bosch eBike Systems constantly set new standards for the eBike industry. The Bosch Group’s experience in the areas of electric motors, sensor technology, displays and lithium-ion batteries ensures that Bosch eBike systems use technology that is invented for life.
Major sponsor
RACV is proud to be a supporter of Around the Bay, sponsoring the 160km Rosebud return ride, a route that truly showcases Melbourne’s iconic bay-side suburbs. As a long-time advocate for the transportation and road safety needs of Victorians, RACV is committed to improving the mobility and well-being of our 2.1 million members and the broader Victorian public.
Nutrition sponsor
Winners are experts in both sports nutrition and sports science. Winners believe that understanding how your body works and providing it with the nutrition it requires will lead to greater performance, and that food is food rather than fuel – even on a long bike ride, the food that you put into your body should be enjoyed. Winners bars, gels and chews will help you get through your Around the Bay training and event day ride.
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