PARICIPATION RIDES AND FREE ACTIVITIES FOR ALL THE FAMILY - SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY

The Geelong World Cup Challenge Participation Ride and the Geelong Advertiser Family Fun Ride are exciting new recreational rides being held in conjunction with the 2008 UCI Women's World Cup. They are also the first events on the Cyclo Sportif Victoria recreational ride calendar for 2008.

Held on Sunday February 24, the 80KM ride will incorporate a picturesque and challenging course and the ride is sure to provide the perfect opportunity to push yourself to achieve your personal cycling goals. Or, if you are looking for a more relaxed ride, then just roll along and enjoy the scenery with family and friends.

The 12km Geelong Advertiser FREE Family Fun Ride is one for all the family and gives people of all ages and cyling abilities the chance to ride a lap of the World Cup course at their own pace.

Both rides will head out from the Geelong Waterfront at the official start line of the UCI Women's World Cup.

Riders in the 80KM ride will experience the UCI Women's World Cup circuit before heading out of town and taking in the picturesque areas of Freshwater Creek, Bellbrae, Jan Juc, Torquay and Breamlea. The course then brings riders back into Geelong where the riders can join in the fun at Steampacket Gardens and cheer on the World Cup competitors.

A great day of cycling and fun for the whole family!

For more information on the public Participation Rides: www.cyclosportifvic.com.au

• 7.00am Geelong World Cup Challenge Participation Ride 80km

Recreational challenge ride for individuals or teams. Set a personal goal or roll along and enjoy the scenery with family and friends. Enter online at www.cyclosportifvic.com.au

$45 - Cyclo Sportif Victoria Member
$55 - Non Cyclo Sportif Victoria Member
$80 - Non-Member PLUS Membership to Cyclo Sportif Victoria (Yearly Ride It License)

• Enjoy picturesque coastal views of Jan Juc, Torquay and Breamlea
• The course will be well sign posted, marshalled and traffic management support will ensure all rider's safety
• Aid stations will keep you refreshed during your ride
• On course mechanics will be available to take care of any last minute repairs
• Qualified first aid professionals will provide on course medical support
• And there will be an on course photographer to capture those memorable moments!

• 9.15am FREE Geelong Advertiser Family Fun Ride 12km

This one's for all ages and abilities. Take the whole family on a lap of the World Cup circuit. Register online at www.cyclosportifvic.com.au

• 9.30am Wheels on Waterfront Geelong

Bring the whole family down to Waterfront Geelong for a host of FREE fun and activities. Jumping castles, face painting and roving entertainment PLUS fun and games with the Australian Sports Commission's Active After-School Crew.