Kelly Country Classic

Northeast Health Wangaratta & Wangaratta Bicycle User Group present the

Sunday 9th November 2008
Glenrowan Reserve, Old Hume Highway, Glenrowan

The Kelly Country Classic Committee are pleased to announce that Professional Australian Road Cyclist Simon Gerrans will be the special guest at the 2008 Kelly Country Classic to be held on Sunday 9th November. Simon this year became the first Australian to win a mountain stage of the Tour de France, a feat he achieved on stage 15, a 183 kilometre alpine stage from Embrun to Prato Nervoso in Italy. 2008 has also seen the Simon take out stage 1 of the Route du Sud and stage 2 of the Criterium International and compete at the Beijing Olympics. On home soil Simon was the general classification winner and stage 1 winner of the Tour Down Under and general classification winner of the Herald Sun Tour in 2006. Originally from Jamieson in Victoria, Simon now resides in Monaco when he is not on the International cycling circuit. Simon will meet with ride participants and help start each of the three Kelly Country Classic rides before jumping on his bike to enjoy some of the picturesque landscapes of the Kelly Country.

For more information about Simon you can check out his website www.simongerrans.com

It will be 'kerb-to-kerb' lycra in Glanrowan's main street on Sunday 9th November, when cyclists again converge on the town, for the 2008 Kelly Country Classic. Following in the footsteps of the legendary Kelly Gang, the rise will start and finish in Glenrowan, with the choice of three routes designed to suit a range of rider abilities and fitness levels.

Participants have the opportunity to win a range of fantastic food, beverage, accommodation and cycling goods in lucky prize draws on the day.

The most challenging ride will cover 150km of Kelly Country, from Glenrowan to Winton, Lurg, Benalla East, Tatong, Mollyullah, Moyhu, Greta and back to Glenrowan. Still challenging, but not quite so arduous, riders can choose the 100km rider from Glenrowan to Lurg, Myrrhee, Moyhu and returning to Glenrowan. The 50km option will take cyclists from Glenrowan to Greta, Moyhu and back to the town, made famous by the Kelly Gang's last stand.

Following months of planning by a dedicated team from the Wangaratta BUGS and Northeast Health Wangaratta we are ready to deliver a first class cycling event offering fabulous scenery and a safe-cycling environment. Against the backdrop of the picturesque Kelly Country, the event promises to be a major attraction for cycling enthusiasts from across Victoria.

To participate in the 2008 Kelly Country Classic please open and print the registration form below and post or fax back to us.

2008 Kelly Country Classic Entry Form	type: pdf \| size: 101 kB

Overview

The ride will start and finish at the Glenrowan Reserve, Old Hume Highway, Glenrowan, Victoria. The ride is well supported with three main checkpoints Moyhu, Myrrhee and Tatong with lunch and snacks and drinks provided to riders as well as a number of town shops en-route.

Cyclists will need to comply with the Victorian Road Rules and ensure their bicycles are roadworthy and operative. A range of food, beverage, accommodation and cycling goods are available to be won in lucky draw prizes by ride entrants. All proceeds from the ride will go towards our local hospital, Northeast Health Wangaratta to ensure high levels of quality care continue to be provided to our community.

The Kelly Country Classic is a ride event NOT a race.

Ride Details

A Ride Brief will occur 5 minutes before the commencement of each ride. Please select the ride that best suits your capability.

Ride Distance	Route	Registration Time	Briefing Time	Ride Departure
150km	Glenrowan, Winton, Lurg, Benalla East, Tatong, Molyullah, Moyhu, Greta, Glenrowan	7:00am	7:25am	7:30am
100km	Glenrowan, lurg, Myrrhee, moyhu, Glenrowan	7:30am	7:55am	8:00am
50km	Glenrowan, Greta, Moyhu, Glenrowan	8:00am	8:25am	8:30am

The ride routes will be clearly marked with identifiable signage and a map will be provided to all participants when they register on the day. All roads for the three routes are sealed, however riders will need to be vigilant for road surface changes.

A sag wagon will follow each of the rides and some mechanical support will be available along the route, however you are expected to be able to change and repair a puncture. It is also strongly recommended that you have your bike serviced before the event. If major repairs are carried out during the ride you will be expected to pay for the materials ie. new tubes, tyres, chains etc.

Please carry 2 water bottles on your bike. Water and toilet stops are located at Glenrowan, Lurg Hall, Tatong, Moyhu and Myrrhee.

Disclaimer: It is expected that riders who enter the 150km ride will maintain a minimum average speed of 22km/ph.

Entry Fees

Ride Distance	Early Bird Fee	Fee after October 10th
150km	$50	$60
100km	$40	$50
50km	$30	$40

All proceeds from the ride will go towards our local hospital, Northeast Health Wangaratta for much needed medical equipment. Wangaratta BUGS members and NHW staff are entitled to a $5 discount off the entry fee. Please mark the appropriate section on the entry form.

Road Rules for Kelly Country Classic Cyclists

The Golden Rule: Courtesy and Safety Always. When driving any vehicle whether car, truck, or bicycle the golden rule is to treat other road users with respect and courtesy. All road users should drive or ride safely and obey the traffic rules at all times.

The Basic Rules

Bicycles are vehicles, and are therefore required to comply with the same traffic laws as motorists.

The road rules apply to roads and road-related areas such as shared paths.

Cyclists must:

Obey all traffic signals and signs
Ride as near as practicable to the far left side of the road. Bicycle Victoria suggests riding a metre out from kerbside obstructions such as parked cars or the kerb itself.
Have at least one effective brake and a warning device such as a bell on their bikes.
Ride the bike facing forward with at least one hand on the handlebars
Wear an approved bicycle helmet securely fitted.
Have lights and reflectors for riding at night or in low-visibility conditions. Rear lights must be red and front lights white. Both lights must be visible for at least 200m and can be flashing or steady. Bikes must also have a rear reflector visible at 50m.
Use a hand signal when turning right.
Not ride more than two abreast on a road unless overtaking other riders. When riding two abreast riders must be no more than 1.5m apart.
Not ride within 2m of the rear of a moving vehicle for more than 200m or hold onto a moving vehicle.

Other Rules

Other rules that relate to cyclists include:

Overtaking to the left. Unlike other vehicles, cyclists may pass to the left of a vehicle unless it is turning left and signalling left.
Hook turns. Cyclists may make a hook turn at any intersection unless signs specifically prohibit it
Riding in emergency stopping lanes. Cyclists may ride in emergency stopping lanes unless signs specifically prohibit it.
Riding on freeways. Cyclists may ride on a freeway unless signs specifically prohibit it.
Edge lines. Cyclists may ride to the left of a continuous white edge line.
Roundabouts. Cyclists may make a right turn at a multi-lane roundabout from either the left lane or the right lane. If choosing to make the turn from the left lane, cyclists must give way to vehicles crossing their path to leave the roundabout.
Towing children in bicycle trailers. Cyclists 16 or older may tow someone in a proper bike trailer provided the person is under 10 and wearing a helmet.

Drinking and Riding

There is an offence in the Summary Offences Act, 1966, of being drunk in charge of a carriage, and the definition of carriage can be extended to include bicycle.

Please Note: The above rules are extracted from the Bicycle Victoria website and are mainly applicable to the KCC Ride

Enquiries

For further event information or enquiries please contact Tanya Tatulaschwili by phone on (03) 5722 0448 or email tanya.tatulaschwili@nhw.hume.org.au

For accommodation and tourism enquiries please contact the Wanagaratta Visitor Information Centre at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au or Freecall 1800 801 065.

For information on cycling, food, wine and recreation in the region please visit www.murraytomountains.com.au

Kelly Country Classic Borchure & Registration Form 2008	type: pdf \| size: 450 kB