WRIST BANDS
As a condition of our insurance you MUST wear your wrist band which you will receive when you register at the beginning of the BAD Ride.
You must carry your rider ID with emergency contacts. Your ID makes you eligible to win one of two Giant Bicycles donated by Shaw's Cycling Centre drawn prior to the start of the BAD Ride.
Wristbands can be collected from Pleasant St. Primary School on Saturday afternoon [2.00 pm to 3.30pm] or Sunday morning.

30 Kilometre Scenic Ride

This ride for cyclists interested in a slower and shorter ride will start from the Snake Valley Community Hall at 10.15 am. You can book in advance or on the day after 9.45 am. The ride involves some unsealed roads so it is only suitable for hybrid or mountain bikes. Morning tea will be given to you at the start of the ride.

ROUTE INFO AND MAPS
A location map for the start and finish point is enclosed. Route maps can be collected from the Ride Start on the day. All routes are well-signposted.
Both the 60kms and 100kms rides meet for lunch at the Snake Valley Community Hall it is possible to ride one half of the 60kms route prior to lunch and one half of the 100kms after or vice versa.
Pre-ordered lunches may be collected at the Snake Valley Community Hall after 10.30am.
PLEASE NOTE:
PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO MAPS, SIGNS AND MARSHALL DIRECTIONS.

Ride marshalls will be on hand to direct cyclists at difficult or dangerous intersections or crossings and can be identified by their brightly coloured vests. Please exercise caution and take their advice.

LUNCH
The B.A.D. Ride is renowned for its substantial and nutritious lunches, produced fresh on the day under the supervision of a qualified food preparation manager. Lunches may only be ordered with early-bird entries. Cyclists who have not ordered lunch will need to bring their own lunch.

MORNING TEA
Morning Tea is provided at separate stops for both the 60kms and 100kms routes. Watch for signs along the route for designated breaks.

Participants are advised to bring plenty of water and snacks for "refuelling" along the way.
Toilets will be available at the morning tea and lunch stops.

LATE ENTRIES
Late entries can be lodged from 8.00am on the day. Late entrants must provide their own lunch and will not be eligible for the random prize draw.

RANDOM PRIZE DRAW
All early entries are eligible for a random prize draw with prizes including:
One of two Giant brand hybrid bicycle generously donated by Shaws Cycling Centre; and lots of great cycling products.

WHAT TO BRING

·         BAD Rider ID. - if early entry

·         Bike - in good condition

·         Helmet - approved bicycle helmets must be worn by all participants

·         Water - even if the weather is cool

·         Snacks

·         Lunch - if not pre-ordered

·         Wet weather gear/Sunscreen

ROAD RULES AND COURTESY
Please remember to obey road rules at all times and exercise caution at intersections and narrow road sections.

·         ride in single file when double lines are present and on narrow sections

·         never ride more than two abreast

·         cyclists under 14 years of age must ride with a responsible adult at all times

·         call "passing" or "stopping" to warn fellow cyclists in advance of your intentions to pass or stop

·         when resting move well off the road side for safety and courtesy to other road users

·         watch for "tyre-munching" bridges and road ruts and let cyclists behind you know of dangers

·         be courteous to car drivers - remember four wheels have much more weight, power, speed and grunt than two.

IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN
Wait at the side of the road with your bicycle turned upside down and clearly visible to the sag wagon or passing BAD Ride officials.

IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY
Flag down a cyclist or motorist with a mobile phone. IF SEVERE EMERGENCY DIAL 000 FOR AMBULANCE ASSISTANCE.
If not an emergency, phone one of the following to arrange assistance:

·         Start/Finish Venue, BAD Ride Coordinator 0428318647 (Ron Kemp)

If you have recently passed a Marshall, have a cyclist retrace the route back to the Marshall for assistance, as most will have a mobile phone. However, Marshalls are few and far between on some sections of the Routes so please do not rely on a Marshall being available ahead of you.

SUPPORT VEHICLES
For the safety of cyclists and other road users, use of personal support vehicles along the route is strongly discouraged. Car-based family members and friends are welcome to take an alternative route and join cycling participants at the Start/Finish venue or at lunch time at the Snake Valley Community Hall

COMPLETION CERTIFICATES
Ride completion certificates can be collected from the Start/Finish venue all throughout the day. Display yours proudly (and remember to come along next year!)

END-OF-RIDE REFRESHMENTS
Complimentary tea, coffee and cordial will be available at the end of the Ride at the Start/Finish venue at Pleasant St Primary School. There will also be expresso coffee and a sausage sizzle run by Ballarat fund-raising groups.

ACCOMMODATION & SATURDAY ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS
A number of our out-of-town participants in recent years have used the B.A.D. Ride as a great opportunity to spend time in Ballarat. Come up on Saturday and visit the award-winning sights at Sovereign Hill Historical Park, the Gold Museum and the Eureka Centre.
Cycle around Lake Wendouree (6kms) and picnic in the Botanical Gardens; trawl the antique shops; cruise the coffee shop strip along Sturt St; crawl the old pubs, dine in fine style at the range of restaurants.
You could take a self-guided cycle tour.
A few suggestions follow but there are plenty of other options:

·         to local vineyards for a sip (various distances - usually medium, undulations)

·         for a taste of history with a goldfields tour including "Anderson's Mill" at Smeaton (50kms return – medium, undulations)

·         to Clunes (60kms return - medium undulations) to see for yourself why it was chosen as the perfect setting for a number of recent movies and TV programs. Stop in at the bakery for a nice bun, the milk bar for one of their famous ice creams or one of the pubs for a cold one. The Book Town weekend coincides with the BAD Ride.

·         to Daylesford (90kms return - hilly) for coffee, culture and "Convent Gallery".

The Ballarat Tourist Information centre can help with suggestions for accommodation and activities for all interests and budgets.

·         General Information - Tel: 1800 664 433 or visit: www.visitballarat.com.au

·         Accommodation Bookings - Tel: www.bedsconnect.com.au