28km Ride
New route for 2012! Bring your family along and discover the bike paths of Canberra!
On Sunday 18 March 2012 join Pedal Power and the Amy Gillett Foundation for the Big Canberra Bike Ride incorporating Amy’s Ride. By participating in this ride you will be supporting the safety initiatives of the Amy Gillett Foundation as well as the healthy heart initiatives Heart Foundation.
Late Entry Fee
Adult (+18yrs): $35
Youth (13-17yrs*): $30
Child (3-12yrs*): $25
Family (Max of 6): $85
* If under 16, you must be accompanied by an adult throughout the ride.
Rider Kit Postage
Online entries for the Ride include rider kit postage.
You must register by Midnight Thursday 8 March 2012 for your rider kit to be posted.
Entries received after this date will be required to collect their rider kit from the Federation Mall behind Old Parliament House the day before or the morning of the event.
Rider Kit Collection
For riders registering after Midnight Thursday 8 March 2012, you will be required to collect your rider kit at from the Federation Mall behind Old Parliament House from 2-5pm Saturday 17 March or 7-9am Sunday 18 March.
Start Time
8:50am for rider briefing and helmet check at the startline
9:00am official start
Helmet Safety Check
It is a requirement of the ACT Police that all participants wear a helmet that is in good condition and meet Australian Safety Standards for the event. It is mandatory for all participants to have their helmet checked prior to commencement of the event, which will be conducted as riders are marshalled to the start chute. If your helmet does not meet the required standards, you will not be able to ride in the event.
Route
The 28km loop is a signed scenic route with undulations.
Signed course mostly on bike paths - On-road sections will include bicycle lanes or wide shoulders, with event marshalls to guide you.
Start on the lawns behind Old Parliament House, ride to Stromlo Forest Park on bike paths for refreshments then return to the finish on the lawns in front of Parliament House (where you started).
Check out the course on MapMyRide
Course maps will be available at the start
Route Support
Safety for all riders is paramount. As part of the Amy' Gillett Foundation's focus on awareness and safety on the road - take comfort in having marshals, a 'sag-wagon', mobile mechanics and mobile first-aid around the course.
Safety Tips
- Much of the route will be on shared paths – please remember that shared paths are just that and respect and give way to any pedestrians.
- Please keep to the left of the path at all times
- Use your bell or voice to alert other path users you are coming
- Please moderate your speed, this is a gentle family ride. If you are looking to test yourself you may want to consider one of the on-road ride options.
Signage
Follow the red arrows and friendly marshals to assist you on your way.
Refreshments
Free morning tea at Stromlo Forest Park.
Photography
Look out for the Epsom Rd Studios photographers along the course in their fluoro vests and get your photo taken on the ride. Make sure you take note of the time on the clock positioned up the road from the photographer. As this will be how you search for your photo after the event.
Photos will begin to appear on the Epsom Rd Studio website from Monday 19 March and all photos should be available by Tuesday 20 March.
Don’t forget, $2 of each photo sale is donated to the AGF!
Route Map
BCBR out routeShare your bike routes @ Bikely.com
Last modified JM 16 March 2012