Ride with GPS is ride/activity tracking web site whose stated aim is to

empower people to get outside, reconnect with nature, and embark on two-wheeled adventures.

Just like Strava or Garmin Connect, Ride With GPS is able to record your ride and create routes through both a website and iOS/Android apps. Thanks to hard work of the Ride Director all VetRide members have access to a club membership of this great service.

The first step, if you don’t already have one, is to create an account at Ride With GPS, don’t worry it’s free to join. Once you’ve completed that process follow the instructions in the above video to request access to the club area.

Then check out the great YouTube channel Ride With GPS run with instructional videos on how to use the the website.

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 2^th 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 3^rd 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 4^th 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 5^th 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 6^th 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 Service and Sacrifice 2016 had their official launch at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne this month – here are just a couple of photos of the event:

Countdown begins until the ride starts in March 2016!

Don’t forget to sign up: Details here