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Cycle Dindi
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Six years on, CycleDindi continues to grow after the fields in 2021 were the best ever. CycleDindi 22 will return for a sixth time in seven years (having missed out in 2020 due to Covid) on Saturday 2 April. This ride will showcase the wonderfully scenic Great Victorian Rail Trail through the Shires of Murrindindi and Mansfield.
Organised by the Rotary Clubs of Yea and Alexandra, with assistance from the Friends of the Great Victorian Rail Trail, CycleDindi 22 is a fully supported, family-friendly bicycle ride. The ride starts at either Alexandra, Merton or Yea depending on what distance the cyclist wishes to do and which starting location is easier to access. There are numerous choices of rides depending on where you start, where you ride to, and how long you wish to ride for. You choose the ride that best suits you. This year, pricing for the ride has changed just a little. All adults are now $45 and all seniors $35, regardless of the route chosen. School-age children remain just $10 with group discounts available on request. Lunch (provided) is by the Goulburn River on private property at Cathkin, and riders always enjoy this scenic and peaceful location. There will again be a coffee van on site for you to purchase your caffeine fix and delicious hot damper to sample. Gentle gradients along much of the ride make it suitable for most ages and fitness levels. The trail is a beautiful journey, traversing rolling hills with stunning views and including a ride through the historic Cheviot Tunnel. There is fun to be had in the shearing shed, with a chance to view sheep dogs at work. This will happen at a working farm (Nutfield) right on the rail trail route and includes a delicious home-made Devonshire tea (all included in the entry price). This has been a feature of all CycleDindi rides to date and has proven to be exceptionally popular with riders. CycleDindi 22 is a major fundraiser to support a variety of youth programs in the communities of Yea, Alexandra and Mansfield.
Entry forms are available at Rotary websites www.yearotary. org.au or www.rotaryalexandra.org.au and you can follow CycleDindi 22 updates on Facebook. Queries to cycledindi22@ gmail.com and bookings via direct deposit or through Trybooking.com/BVQGK
A charity bicycle event along the Great Victorian Rail Trail centred on Yea and Alexandra. There will be a choice of 3 starting points, all converging on the banks of the Goulburn River at Cathkin for lunch. SATURDAY 2 APRIL 2022
How Much?
Adult $45 Senior $35 Concession $10
• Concession applies to school age children • Under school age free • SNR – relevent Seniors’ card must be held • Group discount available on request DISTANCE
Yea to Merton (return) 93 kms Merton to Yea (return) 93 kms Merton to Cathkin (return) 51 kms Yea to Cathkin (return) 42 kms Yea to Alexandra (return) 68 kms Alexandra to Yea (return) 68 kms Alexandra to Cathkin (return) 26 kms
INCLUDES • Billy tea, damper and BBQ lunch at Cathkin • Free admission to Nutfield, a working farm, with free Devonshire Tea in the shearing shed, sheep dog demonstration and trailer ride.
CONTACT Melinda (Alexandra) 0418 378 806 Julie (Yea) 0447 762 557 or Ross (Mansfield) 0439 046 199
cycledindi22@gmail.com www.rotaryalexandra.org.au www.yearotary.org.au
Clubs of Alexandra and Yea and the Friends of the GVRT
A perfect day out . . .
• Yarra Valley/Murrindindi
Winery Tours – tailored to suit • Local Food and Produce • Places of Interest • Concerts and Festivals • Galleries and Museums • Private hire • Girls day out • Airport/CBD transfers
A large collection of exotic and native animals on 30 acres of picturesque parkland
Ph 03 5777 3576
10 minutes from Mansfield
• Visitors can hand feed deer, kangaroos, emus & llamas • Free barbecue / picnic area
Bookings for BBQ essential • Day pass entry • Overnight camping ~ bookings essential
1.30pm lion feeding temporarily suspended
Yes we are open!! 10am-6pm daily
Including Public Holidays. Please practise social distancing ~ no more than 20 people per space.
Taungurung Country 2 Hood Street, Yea 03 5797 2663 @yeawetlandsdiscoverycentre www.yeawetlands.com.au Open 7 days* - 10am to 4pm
