Western Victorian local businesses, fundraising groups, musicians and performers are invited to join the Little Vic Bike Ride community meetings next month to discuss participating in the ride that will bring more than 3,000 visitors to the region.
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Meetings will be held at Halls Gap and Dunkeld where people will be able to meet the Bicycle Network team, learn more about the Little Vic, and how they can get involved to benefit from the event coming to town.
There are several ways to get involved in the event, including holding fundraising stalls, selling food, drinks and snacks, performing at campsites and businesses supporting riders and volunteers in town.
"We often see local sporting clubs and community groups selling bacon and egg rolls for riders, while cafes, hotels, and other local businesses benefit from welcoming the event in town," said Bicycle Network general manager of operations and marketing Rebecca Lane.
Up to 3,000 riders plus volunteers and staff are expected to participate in the Little Vic which travels through the Grampians from March 31, to April 3, 2022.
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The event was initially scheduled for November 2020, as the Great Vic Bike Ride, but has since been postponed twice because of coronavirus.
"The event presents great opportunities for community groups like schools, sporting clubs and businesses," Ms Lane said.
"Each rider spends an average of $35 a day on the Great Vic, injecting more than $100,000 each day into the region.
"Three out of four riders also tell us that they are likely to come back to towns again within 12 months after first visiting on the ride."
The first community session will be held at Halls Gap at 6pm on Monday, December 6, 2021 at the Halls Gap Visitor Centre.
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A second session will be held in Dunkled at 6pm on Tuesday December 7, 2021 at the Sterling Place, Dunkeld Community Centre.
"We've been itching to get to region for two years now and when we do, riders, volunteers and the event team will be ready to dive into everything Western Victoria has to offer," added Ms Lane.
"After missing two years in a row due to COVID, the Little Vic will be a great boost for the local economy and showcase a fantastic region to people who have an increased interest in regional tourism."
Bicycle Network has made changes to its event planning to make sure the Little Vic is COVID safe, including increased cleaning services, site layouts that assist with physical distancing and adhering to capacity limits.
Click here for more information about Little Vic community meetings and to register attendance. Registered attendees may be contacted with information and updates about the meetings.
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