About the Come to Life Ballarat Cycle Classic
The Cycle Classic brings together a wonderful community. 2011 is the fourth year of the Ballarat Come to Life Cycle Classic (The Classic) and will be held on Sunday 20 February 2011. There are 50km/65km/80km/100km road ride options which start and finish on the southern shores of Lake Wendouree. All road rides incorporate the Australian National Road Championship Course at Mt Buninyong. A 2.5 hour relay ride circumnavigating Lake Wendouree is also available for the social rider of all ages.
In recognition of the event, a cycling jersey has been sponsored and designed. This jersey is free to the first 1,300 full priced entrants. You also have the ability to be sponsored for your ride with great prizes on offer for the highest individual and team fundraisers.
At the start/finish area of Lake Wendouree a Family Fun Day has been designed with free kids entertainment and quality food and beverages available. Sponsors have the opportunity to promote their product or service. Participation is estimated at 1,500 riders and spectators are expected to number 3,000 to 5,000.
Once again the inside lane of Wendouree Parade will be closed to traffic and the section of the parade between Mair Street and Pleasant Street North will be closed completely. This will enhance the event as well as maximising safety for all. Parking is provided at the City Oval in Mair Street. Bathroom and change facilities are also be available.
The Rotary Club of Ballarat South is a great supporter of the Ballarat Cancer Research Centre. Their annual raffle will be drawn at the 2011 Cycle Classic. Tickets are available to purchase when you register to ride online. A raffle stall will also be located in the information tent at the Classic. Fantastic prizes are to be won including a brand new Holden Commodore.
2011 will see the introduction of the Ballarat Skipton Rail Trail ride. This will be a free ride for all Classic cyclists, family and friends. The Ballarat Skipton Rail Trail ride will be held on Saturday 19th February. Please click here for more information.
History of the Event
Ballarat Cancer Research Centre (BCRC) has a vision to unlock the cancer riddle through innovative cancer research. In collaboration with research centres worldwide, BCRC is at the forefront of working to unlock the cancer riddle by attracting the best minds in cancer research to work in Ballarat. This is opening doors to offer the most advanced approaches to cancer research here in our regional community.
In February 2008 BCRC ran the inaugural Come to Life Cycle Classic. Over 720 cyclists of all levels participated in the event and with strong sponsorship and participant support over $75,000 profit was raised - Since 2008 the Classic has raised over $300,000 for the Ballarat Cancer Research Centre - A magnificent result.
BCRC has a very low operating costs to financial support ratio. All sponsors and supporters can therefore be assured that a large percentage of their contribution will go to supporting our goal of unlocking the cancer riddle. The inaugural event proved to be a premier road ride and sponsors and supporters obtained optimum value from their association with the event. Extremely positive feedback was received from both sponsors and riders.
City of Ballarat is supporting this event again in 2011. Join with us for a great day of cycling and entertainment and give those with cancer a reason to hope for the brightest future.
Janelle Yates
Development & Fundraising Manager
Ballarat Cancer Research Centre
p 03 5320 2409
