03-05 AUGUST

CYCLING, FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL 02

Tour of the Tropics has come to life to The Tour of the Tropics event will be conducted incorporate not only a sporting event over three days, commencing with a criterium race at Collins Avenue at Edge Hill on Friday 3rd August. for cyclists, but a festival inspired food, wine and music event for not DAY ONE only sporting enthusiasts, but leisure travellers and families of all ages. FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST

The event is about immersing yourself in the tropics 4PM - 9PM and experiencing the wonderful fresh produce grown COLLINS AVENUE, in Tropical North through the many food EDGE HILL and beverage pop up food stall offerings available at Road Closure to commence at 3pm the event, while also witnessing the cascading World Heritage Rainforest, lush green fields where the produce This will be an afternoon and evening event is grown and the native flora and fauna present at where restaurants down Collins Avenue will each race destination throughout the three day event take part in the event to provide a real family between and the Atherton Tablelands. friendly, festival atmosphere. Spectators can sit and enjoy the race while enjoying the This event is unique as it starts in Cairns, Edge Hill on sumptuous local food and wine on offer at the Friday 3rd August and then continues through to the Edge Hill establishments. Upon completion Tablelands for the following two days (Saturday 4th of the race the official opening ceremony will and Sunday 5th August 2018) taking in the picturesque take place followed by street entertainment to scenery of both destinations and showcasing a diverse continue the festival atmosphere in the array of landscapes and signature tourist attractions. Edge Hill village. We welcome you to join us for this weekend of sporting and foodie fun for the whole family. 03

The Tour of the Tropics moves onto DAY TWO DAY THREE the Atherton Tablelands for Days 2 & 3 SATURDAY 4TH SUNDAY 5TH to take in the picturesque landscapes of the lush rainforest. Day 2 will take AUGUST AUGUST part in the township of Malanda and 8AM - 5PM 8AM - 5.30PM Day 3 in the township of . MALANDA YUNGABURRA The cycling courses travel through Rolling Road Closure to Rolling Road Closure to Yungaburra and , commence at 8am commence at 8am past the Historical Peeramon Hotel, and Bromfield Swamp, then back through Yungaburra and into the town centre. The Tour of the Tropics will conclude with a presentation ceremony and entertainment on the evening of the third night (5th August 2018).

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YUNGABURRA Restricted Access: There will be restricted vehicle (AS INDICATED ON MAPS) access into the following streets from 8am – 11am during Stage 4 of Times of rolling road closures: the racing on this day: 8AM - 11AM Gillies Range Road (between SUNDAY 5TH AUGUST 2018 Peeramon Road and Curtain Fig Throughout the day at varying intervals Tree Road), Curtain Fig Tree Road, Ball Road, Malanda Peeramon Road Times road closures: 12.30PM - 5.30PM There will be restricted vehicle access into the following streets SUNDAY 5TH AUGUST 2018 from 12.30pm – 5.30pm during Stage 5 of racing on this day: Affected Streets: Eacham road, Kehoe Place, Maude Gillies Range Road, Eacham Road, Mulgrave Road, Cedar Street, Kehoe place. Access from these Penda Street, Oak Street, Roseblade Street. roads to Gillies Range Road, Eacham Road, Mulgrave Road, ROLLING ROAD CLOSURE Cedar Street, Penda Street, Oak Street, Roseblade Street will be Under the rolling road closure for this race, the convoy can use both sides restricted. of the road and roundabouts, and a sterile zone from vehicles exists from the lead Police to the rear Police, in which no vehicle is permitted to drive We ask that alternative for safety reasons. arrangements be made for parking your vehicles during this time in ENCOUNTERING THE CONVOY nearby streets outside of the road closure zone indicated on the Residents encountering the convoy simply need maps enclosed. If you need to gain to wait on the roadside for the convoy priority access to your property to move past quickly and follow Police during these times you will be instructions. Most times a wait of no required to show your Driver’s more than 15 minutes is all that the License to Traffic Controllers to motorists will have to endure. We confirm your place of residence and thank you for your patience. attempts will be made to facilitate access wherever possible in between races and in accordance with race timings to ensure the safety of all participants.

For further information about the road closure please contact: [email protected]

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