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EPSOM RD EVENT VILLAGE EVENT VILLAGE 3km & 6km THE NURSERY THE NURSERY, FLEMINGTON FLEMINGTON DRIVE START ZOO LYGON ST START RACECOURSE RD FINISH ENTRY FLEMINGTON FINISH GATEHOUSE DR Flemington RATHDOWNE ST Drive Gate RACECOURSE KENSINGTON SOUTH RD PHAR LAP GATEHOUSE DR STATUE FISHER PARADE THE GRANDSTAND RIDE GUIDE BARKLY ST ROYAL PDE 3km 6km 30km 50km EXIT FOOTSCRAY KENSINGTONDYNON RD RD Gatehouse NAPIER ST Drive FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE SMITHFIELDBUCKLY RD ST FOOTSCRAY RD Maribyrnong River SOMERVILLE RD

ROBERTS ST SMITHFIELD RD EXHIBITION ST WURUNDJERI WAY HYDE ST

REST SITE STOCKMANS WAY LA TROBE ST GATEHOUSE DR WEST PRINCES HWY MELBOURNE KING ST

WILLIAMSTOWN RD DOCKLANDS DR YARRAVILLE FRANCIS ST

DOCKLANDS ALEXANDRA AVE PRINCES HWY WHITEHALL ST LORIMER ST REST SITE 3 PORT

ST KLIDA RD AGM PARK, SPOTSWOOD MELBOURNE W GATE FWY WEST GATE BRIDGE

FERRARS ST HUDSONS RD MORAY ST BLACKSHAWS RD NORMANBY RD DOMAIN AD W GATE FWY WILLIAMSTOWN RD WILLIAMSTOWN THE BLVD

MILLERS RD MASON ST BAY ST COURSE MAP KEY: DOUGLAS PDE ALBERT

MELBOURNE RD PARK WATER TOILETS CHAMPION ST KERFERD RD CANTERBURY RD THE STRAND FOOD FIRST AID KOROROIT CREEK RD REST SITE 1: SANDRIDGE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB, PORT MELBOURNE ENTERTAINMENT HOBSONS BAY BIKE REPAIR FERGUSON ST

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REST SITE 2 6KM 50KM R J LONG RESERVE, WILLIAMSTOWN Welcome to the Support Fundraising

MS Melbourne Cycle MEDICAL Getting your fundraising started is easy! Kick things off by: The medical teams from Ambulance Victoria and St John Ambulance • Making a personal donation to inspire others. MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO are located at the Event Village. St John Ambulance is also located • Approaching 3 of your friends and asking them for a Firstly, I would like to say thank you. Your at our three Rest Sites. $50 sponsorship each commitment to take part and fundraise in the BIKE MECHANICS • Sharing your fundraising page … and sharing it again! Update your personal fundraising page with your progress and re-send MS Melbourne Cycle to help to support the Our wonderful bike mechanics from The it to all your supporters so it stays top of mind for them. 23,000 Australians living with multiple sclerosis Rapid Wrench are located at the Event is outstanding. We are truly grateful to have Ride Information Village, as well as along the course. They We have heaps of fundraising ideas and tools on our website - visit msmelbournecycle.com.au/fundraising or contact us for your support. can assist with any last minute adjustments START TIMES or break downs along the way. more. Your fundraising will make all of the difference to the lives of Both the 50km and 30km rides start and finish at The Nursery, people living with multiple sclerosis to ensure their journey is not To all past riders, and those taking part this year for the first time, Flemington Racecourse. Start times commence from 7:00am undertaken alone. Thank you. thank you. You have made the MS Melbourne Cycle the successful but don’t worry you will receive your allocated time from us before event that we see today. And let me tell you, it is an amazing sight to Tip: Please ensure you check your bike is in good working order the day. see thousands of cyclists riding the sights of Melbourne to fight MS! before you start the ride to avoid the queues. The off-road family friendly 6km and 3km rides start at 8:30am at Merchandise A special thanks to all our amazing volunteers, sponsors, partners the Nursery, Flemington Racecourse. MS has partnered with Champion System, a worldwide leader in and stakeholders that make this event possible. We simply could custom technical apparel, to bring you our most extensive range of not hold such a successful event without your generous support. EVENT VILLAGE SWEEP BUS Official Cycling Apparel! Please take the time to read this guide. It contains all of the important THE NURSERY, FLEMINGTON RACECOURSE If you require assistance or are unable to continue riding please notify Order online at www.shop.ms.org.au or visit the Merchandise information that will make your day both safe and enjoyable. After your ride, cool down and check out the MS Melbourne Cycle an MS Volunteer at a Rest Site and you will be picked up by one of Marquee at the Event Village. Event Village. From live entertainment to food stalls and massages, our buses. If you are on the road, simply turn your bike upside down Congratulations on your efforts and enjoy the 11th annual MS there is something for everyone to enjoy. A cloakroom is also and wait at a safe position off the road. You will be attended to as Melbourne Cycle. available to store your gear at if you don’t want to take it with you soon as possible. Robyn Hunter, on your ride for a gold coin donation. Join us for presentations COURSE MARSHALS Chief Executive Officer Multiple Sclerosis Limited on the main stage to celebrate those who have made a huge contribution to people living with multiple sclerosis. Up to 200 volunteer marshals will be positioned along the course for EVENT SPONSORS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS your benefit. Please follow their instructions, they are here to help! KIDS CORNER BIKE HIRE The family fun doesn’t end once your ride is over. Enjoy the MS Melbourne Cycle Kids Corner with roving entertainment including You can still participate in the face painting, a jumping castle and a petting zoo! MS Melbourne Cycle even if you don’t have a bike thanks to Melbourne Bike Share. Bike hire is RIDE SMART available for $3 on the day which also includes the hire of a helmet.

The MS Melbourne Cycle event is not a race. We want to ensure You will need to pre-order a bike by calling 1300 733 690 before you have an enjoyable and safe day and we work closely with Friday 17th March. Collection and return is located at The Nursery, Victoria Police, VicRoads, local councils and other statutory bodies Flemington Racecourse. to ensure it is a safe ride through the sights of Melbourne. The continued success of this spectacular event is dependant on CAR PARKING VOLUNTEERS the support of our participants behaviour so please obey all road Car parking is available within Flemington racecourse for $20. We could not run the MS Melbourne Cycle without the help of our rules, course signage, directions from traffic crew and our team of Please follow the parking signs and traffic marshals upon entry. dedicated team of MS Volunteers. Every year we are overwhelmed volunteers. Cycling etiquette is a must; please ensure you are not We encourage you to allow extra time if you choose this option. with the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm that they provide. riding more than two abreast and call out “passing” or ring your bell when overtaking other riders. Facts about MS Please take the opportunity to give our volunteers a wave and • Multiple sclerosis is the most common neurological disease in young thank them for their valuable help. Without our volunteers, your WEST GATE BRIDGE Tip: Please see the ‘Getting There’ page on our website for adults. It is a chronic and often debilitating disease which randomly ride wouldn’t be possible! a downloadable Parking Map Riding over the West Gate Bridge is a rare and amazing attacks the central nervous system. If you know someone would like to make a difference as a experience, and the MS Melbourne Cycle is the only charity volunteer please contact Lauren Smalley - 03 9845 2862, operated event to offer you this chance. • Some of its symptoms include extreme fatigue, chronic pain, issues [email protected] with vision, cognition, continence and mobility, as well as total and To ensure rider safety please remember: PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPTIONS permanent disability. By Train—Catch the Craigieburn train to Newmarket Station, then • You must not stop on the West Gate Bridge. • Approximately 1 in 20 Australians will be directly impacted through you can walk approximately 10 minutes to the event location or take • You must cross the West Gate Bridge by 9:30am. a diagnosed family member, friend or colleague. • No cyclists will be permitted to cross the West Gate Bridge the number 57 tram to Flemington Drive (stop 30). • There is no known cause or cure for the disease. after 9:30am. By Tram—Take the number 57 tram to Flemington Drive (stop 30). • A sweep bus will transport those who do not make it across Low floor trams do not operate on this route, therefore passengers the bridge in time to the other side. using a mobility aid should seek alternative transportation. www.msmelbournecycle.org.au [email protected] 1300 733 690