Details
- Saturday 27th March - Sunday 28th March
- 8:00am pm - 5:00pm
- At Echuca Moama
Murray to Moyne is a cycling fundraising event for experienced cyclists that has been running for over 30 years. Founded in 1987 by the late Graham Woodrup and his wife Hester, the event has helped raise millions of dollars to promote health services in Victoria.
The event is a cycling relay that stretches for over 500kms and takes place over a period of 24 hours. Up to 1500 riders can register for the event, making it one of the largest cycling events held in Victoria. As the distances are so immense, the rides are completed as a relay with participating teams. Typically, a team will consist of 8-12 riders, team members, a support crew and the riders. Generally, 2-4 riders of similar ability will relay with the other sub-groups in the team for a distance of 20 to 30kms at a time.
There are three riding courses to choose from: The “Night Ride” – a 520km distance relay which lasts all day Saturday, through the evening into Sunday. Riders have the choice of departing from Echuca, Swan Hill or Mildura. The “Day Timers” – a 250km to 300km distance relay which commences Saturday until dusk and finishes in either Horsham or Stawell (whichever is first by nightfall) with an additional 90kms on Sunday. The “Sunday Striders” – a 90km distance relay from Hamilton to Port Fairy on Sunday.
One of the major goals of the Murray to Moyne is to raise much needed funds for hospitals and health services in Victoria. Each year, the race raises over $1 million.
Contact: 0467788765