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Preparing to Ride

Ready.Set.Ride!


This page is your handy check list to prepare for the ride, so please check back here regularly over the coming weeks to ensure you're on track.

Sign the Conditions of Entry 


Please sign and return the conditions of entry form to rebeccah@fdcbuilding.com.au 


RTG24 Conditions of Entry Form



Register with AusCycling


Please register for your AusCycle 'Lifestyle' membership. The cost is $13 per month and you can join prior to the ride and cancel your membership after the ride. Please ensure you select the Lifestyle cover:

AusCycling

Please email your AusCycling membership number to rebeccah@fdcbuilding.com.au (this is mandatory for all riders). 

Organise your transport 


We encourage all riders to drive to the Little National Hotel Canberra and catch our complimentary coach to Young. We also have a truck taking bikes from the hotel to Young. Please ensure you have completed the rider survey below to let us know you will be catching the coach:


Rider Survey


Pre-book your Parking 


If you are catching the coach from the Little National Hotel in Canberra on Saturday 18 May and parking your car at the hotel you can now pre-book your parking to secure your spot.

We highly recommend you do this for ease on the day. Parking is at the Little National Hotel Canberra, 21 National Circuit, Barton. 

To prebook your parking you need to jump onto the Wilson Carpark website to book and follow these instructions.

Please read this section in full to book correctly. 

The hotel is asking you to only pre-book the first night online and then once you park come to reception to pay for your remaining days. Unfortunately the Wilson Parking website will not allow you to put in the full duration online and we apologise for the inconvenience. 

The “Arrival Date” and “Time” selected should be the date and time of arrival. For example, Saturday 18 May 10:00am. The “Exit Date” and “Time” should be the same date with the time set at 7pm. For example, Saturday 18 May, 7:00pm. 

You will pre pay $15 for Day 1 and the other days can be paid at a discounted rate at the Little National reception when you arrive. Once you are parked, please head inside to the Hotel Reception to pay for the remaining 3 days. Please call Bec on 0402 611 458 if you get stuck at all booking your parking online. 

Here is the link to pre-book your parking: 

  BOOK YOUR PARKING  



Whatsapp 


We use Whatsapp throughout the ride to keep you updated and you can join the group on the link below. 


Join the Whatsapp group


Check your gear 

  • Check your bike and helmet are in working order.
  • Book your bike in for service if you need to. For those located in Sydney, we recommend Anderson Fernandes in Rockdale www.andoscycleworks.com. 
  • Read the packing list below to prepare everything you need to bring. 

Upon arrival you will recieve:


  • Your rider kit - a short sleeve jersey, knicks and a vest 
  • 2 x 'Ride to Give' T-shirts to wear when you're off the bike
  • Small rider kit bag for for your essential items (phone, wallet, cream, sunscreen, etc) that you can keep in the car during the day of riding. 
  • A printed copy of the Rider Booklet 
  • 1 x Luggage tags for you to attached to your bag (we can provide a second bag tag if you must bring a second bag)

Packing list


  • A road bike (serviced before you go) 
  • Australian standard approved Helmet (AS/NZS 2063:2008)  (Mandatory) 
  • Drivers Licence / Identification (Mandatory)   
  • Front and Rear Bike Lights  (Mandatory) 
  • Sunglasses  
  •  2 x Water Bottles: Please ensure you bring two bottles. We provide you with electrolyte tablets for your water. We have water carriers in vehicles for water re-fills. 
  • Snacks: We provide snacks including lollies, muesli bars, gels and bananas,  but you’re welcome to bring anything you'd like in addition to this. 
  • Gloves  
  • Long-sleeve riding shirt to layer underneath if cold weather
  • Arm and leg warmers
  • Rain Jacket  (Highly recommended as it could get cold) 
  • A beanie 
  • Spare Tube(s) / Flat Repair Kit (or pay as you need from Entoure's supplies) 
  • Sunscreen and insect repellant
  • Mobile Phone and charger 
  • Your smart watch / tech and charger 
  • Cash and/or card 
  • Casual clothing to wear at our nightly group dinners including shoes
  • Personal hygiene items including your toothbrush and toothpaste, chamois cream
  • A ziplock bag with some laundry powder so you can wash your kit each night (or you can use the soap in the shower) 
  • Riding shoes
  • Socks (a few pairs) 
  • Any personal medication 
  • Swimming costume 
  • A coat-hanger to dry your kit on each night

 It is recommended that you bring: 

  • Your own powerboard: There will be multiple phones, garmins, lights, laptops etc on this ride with limited number of powerpoints in each room, it is recommended that you bring your own powerboard and relevant chargers to power up at the end of each day.
  • Entoure will be providing Ride Mechanics throughout the duration of the ride. They will be stocked for day-to-day repairs so there is no need to bring anything. That said, should you have them, it will be handy to bring:   
    • New tyres and tubes
    • Spare cleats for cycle shoes
    • Spare spokes for wheels
    • Battery charger if you run electronic gears (also make sure to charge before you depart)

      Please note, service during the event will be provided free of charge, however parts will be charged to the rider on a user pays basis.

Please try and pack everything into one bag. Maximum two bags if you really can't fit it into one. Please understand we are moving your baggage to the different accommodations each day and can only carry a maximum of two bags per rider.  A bag tag will be put on each of your one or two bags that will list your accommodation and contact details on the tag. This is not to be removed at any time during the ride.


Reach out 


If you need any support getting prepared for the event please reach out to Bec on rebeccah@fdcbuilding.com.au or 0402 611 458.

At FDC, we have been in business for over three decades. And while we’ve certainly grown, we’ve never lost sight of what matters most. People.

We’re continually inspired by our relationships, partnerships and collaborations. We’re a family business, powered by connection, working together for a better world. We pledge to help numerous causes that have made a personal impact to our people, families, partners or clients. To us, giving back to the wider community is not only our corporate social responsibility, but a hugely satisfying pursuit that has a positive impact on our employees and beyond. From fundraising events to sponsorships, we’re dedicated to leaving a legacy we can all be proud of.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders - past, present and emerging - and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year we ride across the land of the Wiradjuri, Ngunnawal, Tarlo, Burra Burra, Wollondilly, Pajong, Parramarragoo and Cookmal peoples. We acknowledge and respect these living cultures and their peoples, as the traditional custodians of the land on which we ride and pay tribute to the unique role that they have played and continue to play in the region.