Jump on your bike, strap on your helmet and come on down to Alexandra Gardens for the Bupa Around the Bay Festival. Bicycle Network Victoria, in partnership with the City of Melbourne has created a major weekend of cycling which to be held from Friday 14 – Sunday 16 October, 2011.

FREE entry to the GO Bike Expo, presented by Tressidder Insurance Group, where exhibitors will offer advice, upcoming events, test rides, and all the latest cycling gear.

FREE live music by Victorian-grown artists including Melbourne’s well-loved Daryl Braithwaite

FREE children’s activities such as facepainting, Learn2Ride sessions, Crazy Bikes and “Cycle Chic” Fashion parade

FREE entertainment including Bike Boy, the Biscuit Readers and Bike Trials demonstrations

FREE Roll Up Bicycle Valet Parking – ride to the event and experience VIP bike-parking treatment.
 

Schedule of Events

FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER

12pm - 7pm            GO Bike Expo presented by Tresidder Insurance Group
3pm - 8pm               Friday Night Drinks at The Spokes Bar
3:30 - 5:30pm          Gallie
7pm - 10pm             Friday Night BMX Jam at Riverslide Skate Park
5:30 - 7:30pm          Carmen Hendrix

SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER

10am - 5pm              GO Bike Expo presented by Tresidder Insurance Group
10am - 6pm              Roll Up Bicycle Valet Parking
10am - 6pm              Kids Crazy Bikes!
11am & 2pm             Bike Boy
11am - 3pm              Children’s Activities
12pm - 4pm              Ride2School Learn to Ride Clinics
12pm – 12.30pm      “Cycle Chic” Kids Bike Fashions on the Field
12pm - 6pm              Spokes Bar
12pm – 3pm              John-Luke Shelley & High Speed Steel
2pm                          Tour de France 2012 Competition
                                 Presented by Phil Anderson Tours and Bicycle Network Victoria
3pm – 6pm                Talented Irish Musician Gallie

SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER

5.30am - 6pm          Bupa Around the Bay ride 2011
10am - 6pm             GO Bike Expo presented by Tresidder Insurance Group
10am - 6pm             Roll Up Bicycle Valet Parking 10am – 6pm
10am - 6pm             Kids Crazy Bikes! 10am – 6pm
11am & 2pm            Bike Boy 
11:30 - 2:30pm         Benny Walker and Tom Richardson
12pm - 8pm             Spokes Bar
2:45pm - 3pm           Awards & Presentations
3pm – 4pm               Daryl Braithwaite
4pm                         TREK Madone 5.9 Bike Giveaway 
                                presented by Rapido Cyclesand Bicycle Network Victoria
4pm – 6pm              John-Luke Shelley & High Speed Steel

Bupa Around the Bay Ride

Bupa Around the Bay 2011 on Sunday 16 October begins at the iconic Alexandra Gardens in the heart of Melbourne. With over 10 ride options to choose from there is something for everyone. 

Entries close September 30th! Enter now!

GO Bike Expo

The GO Bike Expo® presented by Tresidder Insurance Group - showcases all things in the world of cycling. The expo will be held from Friday 14 October to Sunday 16 October 2011.

Road Closures

During the festival there will be many traffic implementations to ease congestion. Closer to the date we will be providing further information of the roads which may impact you.