| Event Date | June 15 to 17, 2012 |
| Event Location | Hunter Valley |
| Registration Cost | $750 (3 days), $185 (Sat Only) |
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The Entoure Cycle events are fast becoming the premier cycle event for both amateurs and experienced cyclists. The Hunter Valley tour is scheduled to take place June 15 to 17, 2012.
Riders will for the first time cycle on days 1 and 2 of the event and return by bus to Sydney in the morning of day 3. This means the event will be around 280 k over the first 2 days and conclude at the beautiful Ballabourneen vineyards on Saturday, June 16. Riders will then be given free time to explore what the Hunter Valley has to offer on Saturday night, before returning to Sydney by bus in the morning of Sunday June 17 departing Cypress Lakes at around 8,30 am.
Check out a sample of what we have achieved so far.
What you must know
Register
Opens March 2012.
Details
NOTE CHANGE OF DATE … THE EVENT IS NOW IN JUNE AND INCLUDE 2 DAYS RIDING WITH BUS TRANSFER BACK TO SYDNEY ON SUNDAY !
When: June 15 to 17, 2012
Where: Hunter Valley
Cost:
3 Days June 15 to 17, $750 Triple Share (Bus Transfer Sunday)
1 Day June 16, $185 (No Accommodation)
Start: Galston Recreation Reserve Arrive 7 am Depart 7.30
Finish: Galston Recreation Reserve Bus Transfer EST ARRIVAL 11 am
Total Riding: 277 k over 2 days (Bus Transfer Day 3)
Inclusions
2 Nights accommodation Friday and Saturday Nights
All meals including Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (albeit Sat Night Meal)
On road food, electrolyte drink, gels and bars
Bus Transfer Sunday (departing Cypress lakes 8.30 am)
Full on road support (mechanical parts on a user pay basis)
Massage therapists (user pay basis $30 for 30 minutes)
Terms and Conditions
Before registering for our events, riders need to commit to doing a couple of things:
- be registered with Bicycle NSW (or it’s equivilent),
- be fit and healthy,
- have a road bike (no hybrids allowed),
- fit and experienced enough to participate in the event safely,
- be prepared to fundraise for the Humour Foundation
Charity
The entoure events are in support of the Humour Foundation; a nationally recognised charity in support of the emotional healing of seriously ill children. Our events fund the Clown Doctor Program. Play the video below to see the difference the Clown Doctors make to little Andrew and to better understand the difference your fundraising will make.
Rider Rules and Safety
Riders need to follow some basic rules when participating in our events. These rules are designed to keep our participants safe. Click here for more information about rider rules and safety.
Download a copy of our Peloton Etiquette Manual; designed to keep riders safe at all times.
Routes
The 2012 route will see a few minor variations to previous years and take riders through Wisemens Ferry and on to the Hunter. Day 3 for the first time will see riders return via bus, reducing the overall distance to 277 k over the 2 days of riding.
For a detailed view of each days route, look below:
Pelotons
Riders need to ride in a peloton and reach an agreed level of fitness to participate in an entoure event. Riders will be accessed prior to the event to ensure they fit within the required standards. As a benchmark, riders need to have previous peloton experience and be able to hold a wheel at an average pace of around 26 – 28 k an hour of the duration of the event.
Pace
The pace will be steady and safety will be a priority. Riders will once again compete for a series of competition jerseys and we will provide details in regards to the jerseys and how they can be won, closer to the event.
Competition Jerseys
Whilst it is not a race, some organised challenges will occur and a detailed briefing will be held throughout the event. In short, the competition sections will include:
- Yellow Section - Leaders Jersey
- Green Section - Sprint Jersey
- Polka Dot - Climbers Jersey
- Pink - Individual Fundraiser
- White - Best New Rider
Riders will not be allowed to win more than one of the above categories and we will provide more detail on this closer to the event.
Support
The peloton will be fully supported and include vehicle drivers and support staff, mechanics, massage therapists and doctors. Water, electrolyte powder, carbo shots / bars and sun cream will be available as required. Riders requiring mechanical parts will purchase on a needs basis from the mechanics.
Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists will be available throughout the event at a cost of $30 for 30 minutes. Riders will be advised of the booking process at the event and are encouraged to utilise the therapists to release unwanted aches and pains. Why get a massage ?
Clothing
Both team and individual kits are available. For individual kit, simply visit the entoure shop. For team kit, contact me and I will help you with your designs. Minimum quantities for team kit is 10 per unit and an estimated price for 10 complete sets is around $2,400.
Accommodation
We will be staying at Cypress Lakes Resort Hunter Valley. Standard accommodation will be 3 share in luxury 2 bedroom villas. To review the resort, click here.
Flights
No flights planned for this tour. Riders are to arrange their own flights.
Meals
Meals will be held at the resort on Friday night and will be of a gourmet buffet style. Lunches on Friday will be held along the route and in the case of Saturday, lunch will be held in a vineyard. Riders with food requirements should let us know before arrival at the hotel.
Training
Training requirements differ from rider to rider however, we have put together a training program based on a 14 week lead period. We have also provided riders with some information on health and wellness together with a few tips when it comes to Urologists designed bike seats.
Click here for information about our health tips, training rides and training program.
Riders Factsheet
For a brief snap shot of the event, download the riders fact sheet here.
