With the 2016 edition of Around the Bay just over the horizon, here’s the not-at-all-exaggerated, true story of 16-year-old Sarah Maloney‘s words coming back to haunt her on Around the Bay 2015. Oh great, now it’s hailing! Typical Melbourne weather is far from appreciated at this point in time, so you can stop with the hail, no more constant
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More than 10,000 cyclists of all ages and abilities challenged themselves today in Australia’s biggest bike ride, Around the Bay – Ride for a Child in Need. Circumnavigating Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay on rides ranging from 20 to 250 kilometres, the cyclists enjoyed lovely sunshine and perfect 24-degree temperatures on the 23rd running of this
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Michael Hobbs meets a member of the Pirates Sporting Club, who have something special planned for Around the Bay. The sport of rowing conjures up images of private school privilege and exclusivity. But stereotypes don’t always hold—not for the Pirates Sporting Club, whose members have a proud history of giving back to the community and
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The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Wednesday. Local news Great day for Bupa Around the Bay On Sunday more than 12,000 riders were treated to a gorgeous day (and some windy conditions) for the 22nd Bupa Around the Bay – Ride for a Child in Need. Riders have
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After months of training and preparation, getting bikes tuned up and dialed in and checking long range weather forecasts with fingers crossed, more than 12,000 riders were up with the birds this morning for the 22nd Bupa Around the Bay – Ride for a Child in Need. Riders rolled out on all manner of bikes,
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A magnificent variety of bike riders have today enjoyed glorious Melbourne sunshine and the added challenge of gusty wind on the 21st running of the iconic event, Bupa Around the Bay in a Day – Fundraise for the Smith Family. As I type in the early afternoon many riders have achieved their goal, arriving at
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The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Friday. Local news Evans: let’s move on and look to the future With the Tour de France turning 100 in 2013 and the race route revealed, Australian cycling champion Cadel Evans says that while Lancegate has been “difficult to deal with” it’s time
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