By Laura Michell
Whittlesea’s Lorraine Allen didn’t think twice before signing up for this year’s Great Victorian Bike Ride.
The experienced rider has been taking part in the cycling event on and off since 1988, completing close to 20 rides in that time.
She has also taken part in rides across Queensland and New Zealand.
So, when the time came to register for this year’s Great Victorian Bike Ride she made sure to sign up.
“I just love the week that I spend on the Great Victorian Bike Ride,” Ms Allen said.
“I don’t have to worry about anything.
“I find it very relaxing. It’s a no brainer. You’ve got to do the Great Victorian Bike Ride.”
Ms Allen said she liked that the entire event is planned by Bicycle Network, right down to participants’ meals.
She urged anyone thinking of signing up for the first time to spend as much time as possible on their bike before embarking on the ride.
This year’s event is the 35th Great Victorian Bike Ride and will start in Bright on November 24.
Riders can chose between a 529-kilometre ride which finishes in Benalla on December 2, a five-day, 332-kilometre ride from Bright to Rutherglen, or a three-day, 197-kilometre ride from Rutherglen to Benalla.
Details: www.greatvic.com.au
