Cairns to Darwin Itinerary & Map

Small change with a new bush camp added due to the chosen pub accommodation closing down.

Google map of Melbourne to Cairns.

This is the route we are taking but I was unable to put in every town we will be stopping at.

Melbourne to Cairns Itinerary

The itinerary for Melbourne to Cairns has been set. 

Most of the accommodation is booked.

Registration Form

Cycle Around Australia2013

REGISTRATION FORM

Complete & email to cycleacrossoz@hotmail.com or post to Cycle Across Oz, 58 Mentone Parade, Mentone Melbourne 3194. 

A separate form is required for each person and please ensure all sections are completed.

Name:                                                               D.O.B.

Address: 

Postcode: 

Email: 

Phone No: (H):                                                  (W):

(Mob.): 

Emergency contact (Not on ride).

Name:

Phone: 

______________________________________________________________

Tick which Stage you wish to participate in, enclose $250 (per Stage) non- refundable deposit and return the form. 

One free jersey per rider.

Stage          Date                          Itinerary                          Days      $ with GST    Tick

1           Mar 23- April 24          Melb. To Cairns                   33                 2,860

2           April 29- May 27         Cairns to Darwin                  29                 2,640

2A        April 29- May 11         Cairns to Mt Isa                    13                 1,210

3           June 1- June 20            Darwin to Broome                20                 1,870

4           June 25- July 24           Broome to Perth                   30                  2,860

5           July 28- Sept. 2            Perth to Melb                        37                  2,970

5A        July 28- Aug 19           Perth to Pt Aug.                    21                  1,980

5B        Aug 19- Sept 2             Pt Aug to Melb.                    16                  1,540

All        Mar 23- Sept 2             Melb. To Melb                 6 months           13,200

                                                   2 free jerseys                                        - 20% = 10,560

• If riding 3 or 4 Stages please subtract 10% from the total cost.

Cycling Jersey   (Please indicate size below by circling)

Mens         XXXL     XXL     XL     L    M       S

Ladies       24     22     20     18     16     14     12     10     8

NB            Extra cycling jersey will cost $99.00

I enclose the non- refundable registration deposit of $______.00

Method of payment  Cheque/money order (payable to Collis Ivey)  Electronic bank transfer (Contact Cycle Across Oz for bank details)

All prices are in AUD. 

A deposit will secure your place in your elected ride/s. 

Total balance for each stage is due by Jan 31st, 2013.

Inclusive in price.

• Camping accommodation (see itinerary for up-graded accommodation).

• Some meals (refer to itinerary).  

• Morning & afternoon tea supplies. 

• Support vehicle with cooking facilities. 

• All gear carried in vehicle up to 15 kgs per rider. 

• One emergency bicycle. 

• Limited bicycle spares. 

• Bicycle repair tools.

You must supply.

• Most meals. 

• Bike and camping equipment (see suggested equipment list). 

• Bicycle spares (tube, tyre, cable, tube repair kit) 

• Adequate travel insurance. 

• Bicycle safety equipment. 

• If riders wish to upgrade accommodation then this is at their own expense.

I understand that the "Cycle Around Australia 2013" Ride is to be conducted on public roads in Australia and that "Cycle Across Oz" will not be responsible for any injuries, sickness or personal loss that may be incurred whilst I am participating on this ride.

Signature 

Date

Terms & Conditions

The Terms & Conditions have been posted out to the riders that we know will be coming on the ride and it will be added to the website but I felt while we are waiting for the website to be updated, it would be a good idea to add it here as well.

Cycle Across Oz

Terms and Conditions for all stages of the 2013 Ride Around Australia:

Health and Fitness Requirements

Riders must be at least 18 years or older on the day of commencement of the ride.

Participants must be in good health and physical condition and are strongly advised to follow a pre-departure fitness training schedule- see suggestions on website www.cycleacrossoz.com.au.

On receipt of your Registration Form, Cycle Across Oz will send you or you can download from the website, a medical questionnaire to be completed by you or your doctor and returned to us as proof that you are fit enough to participate in the ride.

All riders must complete, sign and return to Cycle Across Oz the requisite medical questionnaire at least 30 days before the departure of Stage 1 of the ride. The ride generally goes through remote areas where there is little or no access to normal medical services or hospital facilities for serious problems. Where necessary, evacuation can be prolonged, difficult and costly. 

Medical and evacuation expenses will be the responsibility of the participant. Cycle Across Oz reserves the right in its absolute discretion to refuse a participant the right to participate in the ride on medical or fitness grounds.

Medical disclosure

You declare and warrant that: - you are in good health with mental and physical fitness at the time of registering for this ride - you have disclosed to Cycle Across Oz every matter concerning your health and mental and physical fitness of which you are aware, or ought reasonably be expected to know, which is relevant to Cycle Across Oz’s decision to permit you to go on the ride - immediately upon any adverse change in your health or fitness you will notify Cycle Across Oz in writing of any such adverse change.

MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM (CONFIDENTIAL)

Do you have private health insurance? Yes No 

Name of fund                                                  Contribution number 

Do you have Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)? Yes No

Name of Insurer

Do you have ambulance cover?                       Inscriber number

Medicare number                                              Contribution number

Emergency contact person and contact number (please supply 2 persons) 

1st contact

2nd contact 

Please list any relevant medical conditions.

Do you suffer from the following conditions? 

Circle

Heart disease Yes No

Diabetes Yes No 

Epilepsy Yes No 

Asthma Yes No 

If Yes for any of the above, what is your current treatment prescribed:

Please list any food or medication allergies:  Yes No

Name:_______________________ Signature___________________ Date____________________

Expiry date: ___/____

Suggested Equipment

From past experience, riders do tend to bring more equipment than they need. As we are limited for room, it is important that you keep equipment to a minimum. 

Cycle Across Oz will only carry a maximum of 15 kgs per rider which includes all camping equipment but not your bicycle.

Essential items are: 

Multi tool Patch kit and spare tyre, 2 tubes, spare cables, spokes and nipples. 

Bike lock & pump 

HELMET- must be worn in Australia whilst riding. 

Minimum of 2 water bottles. 

Tent, Sleeping mat & sleeping bag 

Crockery & cutlery for one 

Insect repellent & sunscreen 

Clothing & toiletries 

All bicycles must be fitted with a mirror or helmet mirror.

This MUST fit into one bag per rider- sausage bag or equivalent. If using panniers, no more than four will be carried in vehicle. 

No bicycle boxes, bags or cases will be carried by Cycle Across Oz.

Safety Recommendations

Riders MUST have: 

1. Efficient front and rear lighting which MUST be switched on in conditions

of poor visibility. 

2. Bright coloured clothing & bike helmet must be worn at all times whilst

cycling. 

3. A reflective vest is highly recommended.

4. Riders must ensure they remain hydrated at all times and ride in single

file. 

5. Riders must be aware that roadtrains,up to 52 mts in length, uset hese

highways and it is recommended that riders must take necessary

precautions to ensure their own safety. 

6. Safety mirrors-no mirror,no riding. 

7. All bicycles should be in first-rate mechanical order.If the bike is over 5

years old, all cables should be replaced, this is not too expensive but can be if left unattended. Worn chains and cassettes & brake blocks should also be replaced. Book in to your local bike shop for last minute maintenance. A limited supply of spares are available & spare bike carried in the event of a total breakdown.

8. At the discretion of Cycle Across Oz the route/direction/distance may be altered according to weather & road conditions

Disclaimer

Persons entering the 2013 Ride Around Australia Bike Ride must agree to the following:

 • I understand that cycling on public roads is a potentially hazardous activity. 

• I attest that I am physically fit and that my bike will be in a sound mechanical order prior to undertaking the event.

• During this event I agree to wear a cycling helmet, abide by the directions of police and ride organizers and ride with care and consideration of others on the road. 

• I release Cycle Across Oz, its owners and agents from all claims for injury, loss or damage of whatever kind I might suffer as a result of any acts or omissions whether negligent or otherwise of Cycle Across Oz, its owners or agents in relation to the event.

• I also accept responsibility and release Cycle Across Oz from all liability for claims for damages for injury loss or damage of whatsoever kind by any other person or corporation as a result of any act of omission whether negligent or otherwise on my part.

• I have also read, understood, and agree to abide by, the Terms and Conditions of entry for the 2013 Ride Around Australia. 

 I have read and understood the Safety Recommendations suggested by

Cycle Across Oz and will adhere to them. I acknowledge having read this Waiver Agreement, fully understood it’s terms and sign freely and voluntarily without any inducement.

Name (please print): 

Signature: 

Witness name (please print): 

Witness Signature:

Date:

Photocopy, keep one copy & post original to:

Cycle Across Oz c/o Collis Ivey 58 Mentone Parade Mentone Victoria Australia 3194

40 weeks to go!!

40 short weeks until we leave Melbourne.

We are organising the cycling tops, which we haven't had before.
One of the past riders has designed an emblem for us which we are tickled pink with & this will definitely be on the shirt. Another rider has chosen the colours and another rider has given us the basis of our ride motto plus and an idea for the map.

New riders are coming in weekly with our latest enquirer wanting to do the whole trip which will bring us up to 5 riders doing the complete 14,000 + kms.

An equipment list has been developed with some major purchases and updates required. This trip we will have our own Satellite phone where other years we have rented. We plan on buying a generator to assist with bush camps & morning/afternoon teas. We are trying to source some safety road signs & car signs for this trip as well.

I have developed some information booklets for each rider on each leg. An example of our first 5 days on Stage 1 below,
Day 1

March 23rd 2013

Location:  Melbourne to Euroa (Means joyful in Aboriginal) 125kms

Route:

All riders meet at Southern Cross Station at 0630 hours, catch the train to Craigieburn and alight at Station.

Ride from the Craigieburn Station following road signs to the Hume Hwy. Head north along the Hume Hwy towards Wangaratta.

Morning Tea at 25 kms at Service Centre. Lunch at 65 kms Service Centre

Take turnoff to Euroa. Follow signs to Caravan Park- on R) just before the bridge.

Accommodation: Euroa Caravan Park 0357952160

Day 2

March 24th

Location: Euroa to Chiltern 130 kms

Route:

Euroa to Hume Hwy take Wodonga/Albury turnoff & head north.

Morning tea at Benalla Rose Gardens (off Hwy). Lunch at McDonalds at Wangaratta.

Turn off Hume Hwy to Chiltern then follow signs to caravan park.

Accommodation: Chiltern Caravan Park            0357261298

 Day 3

March 25th

Location: Chiltern to Culcairn 90 kms

Route:

Take road to Howlong then turn R) on the Albury Rd.

2kms out of Howlong do a L) turn on Walbundrie/Howlong Rd to Walbundrie. See map attached.

Then take Culcairn turnoff & follow signs to CP

Morning tea at Walbundrie General Store.

Accommodation: Culcairn Caravan Park 0260298248

 Day 4

March 26th

Location:  Culcairn to Wagga Wagga 80 kms           

Route: 

Over railway line head to Morven.

Then L) turn to Cookardinia & Mangoplah.

Then onto Wagga.

Go into city centre & follow signs to city beach. Caravan Park is located on the city beach.

Accommodation: City Beach Caravan Park 0269310603

 Day 5

March 27th

Location: Wagga Wagga   0kms          

Rest day

Attractions: Murrumbidgee River- fishing/swimming

                   Wineries

                   Botanical gardens

                   Pen museum

                   Museum of the Riverina  


Link to our previous blog for the ride in 2011 Broome to Perth is: www.cycleacrossoz.blogspot.com.au