Great Vic Bike Ride
From moving 3000 riders to a new campsite each day to on-route support the Great Vic is so much more than just a bike ride.
Campsite facilities
The Hub
Your one stop information centre located at the campsite on ‘Main Street’. Our event team can tell you what’s happening in town or at the campsite. Essential services such as lost property are also found here.
Cafe de Canvas
The heart of any Great Vic campsite. A great meeting point, this is where you’ll dine each morning and night, and is also home to main bar and entertainment stage.
Tea, coffee & milo
Our free tea, coffee and milo station is the perfect antidote to a chilly morning or evening on the Great Vic. Head to the station to grab a free cuppa and chat to like-minded riders.
Food & beverage
If you’re peckish between meals or after something to eat head to Main Street where you’ll be tempted by food trucks, coffee vans, community groups and other vendors.
Toilets
Multiple toilet trucks are located around the camping areas for your convenience.
Showers
Showers are located in the general camping area and are included in your ticket. Showers are open from 12pm – 8.30pm on ride days, and from 7am – 8.30pm on rest day.
Phone charging
ChargeSpot will be on site every day to keep you charged up. There are limited spots so pre-book your unlimited charging* early to ensure you stay connected! Learn more
Ebike charging
ChargeSpot can help keep your e-bike full of juice as well.A single charge for an e-bike is $10 and can be purchased on event, as per our e-bike policy.
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Mechanical support
If you find yourself in need of a quick repair, tune up or some additional gear, our on-site mechanics will be there for the duration of the event to assist.
First Aid
The medical clinic is open in the afternoon and for a short period each morning with doctors, nurses and first aid support available, however, emergency first aid treatment is available 24/7 (just contact Event Assistance if it’s after clinic hours).
Dishwashing
Dishwashing stations are provided use of all Great Vic participants. For hygiene reasons, make sure you wash your plates and cutlery after every meal, and use the sani-spray provided. Please bring your own reusable plates and cutlery on the ride.
Clothes washing
Our clothes washing stations operate from 2pm – 5pm daily. This is a provision for handwashing only.
Water stations
There are free water refill stations located around the campsite for your convenience – look for the yellow and black striped bars!
Luggage trucks
On ride mornings, pack your luggage and gear into one of our luggage trucks and we’ll move it to the next campsite for you. Don’t forget to take note of your luggage truck number to help find your gear at the other end.
Bars
The main bar is located in the Cafe de Canvas and is a great spot to enjoy a beverage. Spokes Bar is located at the heart of Main St and is the perfect place to relax after a long day in the saddle.
On route support
The Great Vic Bike Ride is a fully supported ride to make getting from A to B as enjoyable as possible. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect to see out on the route throughout the ride.
SAG wagons
Sick or injured? SAG wagons will ensure you get to the next campsite.
Rest and lunch areas
Stops along the way to have a breather, go to the toilet and top your drink bottle up or grab lunch before carrying on.
First aid
We have first aid at rest areas, campsites and out on the road to ensure you get from A to B.
Marshals
Keep an eye open for our high-vis friends out on the road – they are there to point you in the right direction.
WARBYs
They’ll help you out on the road with mechanical issues or when you need motivational support!
Changed traffic conditions
We work with Police and VicRoads to implement the safest traffic conditions for our riders.
Signage
We don’t want you getting lost, so we have signage to point you in the right direction.
Bike mechanics
Bike mechanics will be available in case you have an unfortunate mechanical breakdown.
We are right behind you
WARBYs
Scattered throughout the Great Vic Bike Ride is the dedicated WARBY team. They’re there to help you out on the road whether it be with mechanical issues or if you just need a bit of motivation.
Keep an eye out for the yellow jersey on the road and make sure you give them a wave!
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