Pre-event Bulletin
This years VetRide cycling event will be conducted over four days, based at the Kilcunda Oceanview Holiday Retreat, 3560 Bass Highway, Kilcunda VIC 3995. (03) 5678 7260
The ride will be conducted in accordance with the Road Management Act Code of Practice and Road Safety (Traffic Management) Regulations and Australian Standards, in consultation with the Bass Coast Shire Council and local Police and Ambulance services.
The VVAA is a community based veteran’s welfare organisation, whose aim with VetRide 2017, is to sponsor a cycling event for the enjoyment and welfare of war veterans, their families and those who wish to support veterans.
EVENT PROGRAM
The Bass Coast area is ideally located, offering both beachside rail trail riding and road cycling in the hinterland.
Thursday 2th March
VetRide Kilcunda 2017 will be open for check in at the Kilcunda Oceanview Retreat.
The opening and official welcome will be conducted at the National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) by the curator, Mr John Methven OAM.
The evening meal will be provided at the NVVM. Details of the National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) can be found here: https://www.vietnamvetsmuseum.org/
Participants will be invited to ride from the venue at Kilcunda to the Museum and return transport to Kilcunda will be provided for participants and their bikes.
Friday 3rd March
7.30 am Breakfast at Kilcunda
8.30 am VetRide Administration open
9.00 am Rides depart
** Self-serve lunch available at the venue
Saturday 4th March
7.00 am Breakfast at Kilcunda
8.00 am VetRide Administration open
8.30 am Rides depart (Road Stages*)
*Riders have the option of completing one or more stages with return to venue transport available at the end of each stage.
12.00 to 1.00 pm Lunch will be provided at Loch
Sunday 5th March
7.30 am Breakfast at Kilcunda
8.30 am VetRide Administration open
9.00 am Rides depart
** Self-serve lunch available at the venue
Evening meal will be provided at The Old Dalyston Deli
Monday 6th March
8.00 am Breakfast at Kilcunda and Closure of event
Our ride director Steve Masters has ridden and mapped some road rides, that offer the best that the Bass Coast area has to offer, including a challenging (stages) based ride on the Saturday.
The rail trail between San Remo and Wonthaggi is easily accessed, as it runs past the Oceanview Retreat and another two trails that are located within reasonable driving distance.
On behalf of the VetRide team we look forward to welcoming you to ‘Killy’.
Peter Liefman
VetRide Chair
VetRide 