Power transmission company SEW-Eurdodrive is the new major sponsor of the Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic. SEW-Eurodrive is a prominent supporter of Australian sport, with heavy involvement in harness racing, V8 supercars, Australian rules and rugby league.
The 300km Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic, founded in 1895, is the world’s longest one-day bike race and second oldest cycling classic.
The 2007 classic will be held on October 27 and will start at Sanctuary Lakes in the City of Wyndham and is expected to be contested by a top-flight field of around 200 cyclists from all Australian states and overseas.
The Victorian 200km championship, conducted in conjunction with the classic, will be sponsored by the City of Wyndham and the classic will become a two-day festival of cycling, with the Tour of the Great Ocean Road Recreational Ride to be held on Sunday, October 28.
Participants will have a choice of three events: Warrnambool to Port Campbell: 71km, Warrnambool to Lavers Hill: 120km or Warrnambool to Apollo Bay: 168km.
Full details are contained on the ride website: www.caribou.net.au/greatoceanroadride
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Caribou Publications Pty Ltd
Phone: 03 5224 2466
Melbourne to Warrnambool Release in Full | Warrnambool Classic History | www.melbournetowarrnambool.com | Great Ocean Road Recreational Ride Release
Want to enter the Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic? Go here for all entry information.
Oakley M Frames
Sidi Ergo 2 Shoes
