Beeac to the Rock Retro Ride Sunday 2nd March 2025
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Beeac to the Rock Retro Ride
Sunday 2nd March 2025
This is a fundraising event for Colac Area Health.
This event, now being held for 6th year, is for bicycles made from steel for cyclists and enthusiasts alike who appreciate the classic era of cycling.
Registration from 10 am Riding from 11-1130 am onwards
Ride entry fee: $40
If your classic bike has carbon components, a Carbon Tax will apply, payable as a donation on the day (refer to entry criteria).
beeac to red rock, alvie-victoria
Beeac Windmill Park, Main Street, Beeac, Victoria 3251
Contact colac cranks or bike guru
tosullivan@swh.net.au, cmavridis@cah.vic.gov.au or info@bikeguru.net.au
Route details:
The route designated for the ride will be leaving from Beeac and taking in the amazing country views of a rich and volcanic landscape. Heading around Lake Beeac in a south westerly direction, you will notice to your right the township of Warrion after 9km of flat and gentle riding. As you enter Warrion, you will turn right on to Melrose Road heading west towards the township of Alvie. Turn left once you reach the T-intersection at Lake Corangamite Road and enjoy similar riding conditions heading south for approximately 6km. As you approach the township of Alvie, you will turn right at the Alvie School, heading towards the shores of Lake Corangamite. After a couple of km's riding, keep left at the next intersection (Baynes Road), continuing roadside along Lake Corangamite's shoreline. This next section involves a moderate climb up Lineen's Hill. Keep left at the next two intersections heading back towards Alvie via Coragulac. The final hill climb is optional and the most difficult climb (only 1 km or so). This last climb, will reward you with extraordinary views as you reach the Red Rock Lookout. Take care on the descent down or you can choose to conclude your ride and grab a lift back to Beeac. The course, including riding back to Beeac is a total of 52kms.
There is also the option to ride in the Pub to Pub Ride which is 19kms from the Beeac Pub to the Warrion Pub return.
There will be signage and marshalls along the riding route.
Event details:
The ride is dedicated to cyclists riding vintage bicycles and wearing vintage inspired riding gear.
The ride will be run as a fundraiser for Colac Area Health, with all proceeds going directly to the Health Service.
The Retro ride is an event organized by the Bike Guru of Colac and Colac Area Health’s Colac Cranks Murray to Moyne Cycling team.
This is a non-competitive event, starting in the historic township of Beeac.
The ride will take place on Sunday 2nd March 2025.
Registration from 10:00 am and a rolling start time between 11:00-11:30 am.
The ride is open to cyclists aged 15 and above.
Entry criteria:
Note: ideally this is a carbon free event -if carbon is detected on bikes a carbon tax will apply, payable as a donation on the day.
• Race style bikes built up to the mid 1990’s
• Track or Road race bikes
• Index shifters up to 8 speed
• Classic aluminium bikes to the mid 1990’s
• Clipless pedals are permitted
• Proceeds of this tax will go directly to Colac Area Health’s fundraising effort.
• Australian standard helmets must be worn.
• This is a sanctioned, social fundraising event, with permits issued by Vic Roads and Vic Police.
• You will need to follow all road rules and official instructions for the ride.
On payment you will have accepted our ride rules and conditions above.
All proceeds go directly to Colac Area Health.
For further information about this event, please contact the 'Event Organiser'.
For more information about Local Accommodation Options
Please call 1300 689 297 to talk Colac tourism officers.
Visit the Colac Tourist Information Centre -Cnr Murray and Queen Streets, Colac (Open Thursday to Monday 10am to 4pm)
Other Colac Otway Shire Events:
Sunday 23rd March 2025 AKD Otway Trail Run (also a fundraising event for Colac Area Health Foundation)-Home | otwaytrailrun
