PARTNERS

The High Country Charity Ride was born over a beer and a campfire between a bunch of keen cyclists. They wanted to create an event that enabled them to ride Victoria’s beautiful High Country but also have an impact on the community by raising money and awareness. The atmosphere had to be relaxed but the riding to be hard and torturous. They come up with the concept of a 4 day tour with accents of Mt Hotham and Falls Creek while raising money for research into battling cancer.

In 2013 the High Country Charity Ride was born, 18 riders started the tour towards Bright and Omeo. Great times were had and friendships created. Hard riding in the morning followed by relaxed cold beers on the riverside was the ethos of the event, everyone had a great time and was the start of the events 10 year journey.

Fast forward 10 years and we have had over 600 people ride the event and it has become of the highlight of most riders cycling calendar. We now 3 events with 100 riders and complete most of the same route from 10 years ago. The best part of the event is the ethos of hard riding and relaxed beers have not disappeared from the ride. We look forward to seeing riders we met from 12 months ago from all corners of Australia and recite cycling stories from the past. The motivation of the ride is to cycle but also to step away from our lives and enjoy the comradery of like-minded people.

Over the last 10 years we have raised over 500,000 for cancer research via the successful Tour de Cure charity. We are very proud of the number as we have all been affected by the vicious disease and we all have that in our mind while climbing Mt Hotham.

In 2023 it is special year!! We are retracing our history by riding the route we did in 2013 with 18 riders. Champion Systems have made a special anniversary jerseys and bibs and we have partnered with Bike Bug to make the best cycling event in Australia even better!!!

What you get for your entry fee:

All accommodation (Bright, Omeo and Albury)

All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

2 x Champion Systems limited edition Apex Pro Jersey (RRP $179 each)

2 x Champion Systems limited edition Premium Bib and Brace (RRP $179 each)

1 x Champion Systems limited edition Wind Vest (RRP $109 each)

1 x Champion Systems limited edition Musette Bag

2 x Bright Velo Tee Shirts

1 x Bright Velo Slides

Fully supported event

Spares and bike repairs

Good times guaranteed

HIGH COUNTRY CHARITY RIDE 2023

Bright Velo Events are proud to be partnered with some of the best companies and organizations in Australia.

We collaborate with local councils, Cycling Australia, Vic Roads and Victoria police. These allow our events to be efficient and compliant with road rules and regulations. The also offer on the road support and the best team kits available on the market.