Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is there a minimum each person needs to fundraise if we take part?
  2. Where can I get an event information brochure?
  3. When will entries close?
  4. How much does it cost to enter the Melbourne Summer Cycle?
  5. What do I receive for my entry fee?
  6. Parking
  7. What time do I start?
  8. Can my team start altogether?
  9. How long will the ride take?
  10. Does it cost extra to enter a team?
  11. How do I enter or create a team?
  12. Will it be very crowded?
  13. What happens if I breakdown or if I can't complete the ride?
  14. What happens if it's raining?
  15. How safe is it?
  16. What about insurance?
  17. Can I request a refund?
  18. How can I find out more?

1. Is there a minimum each person needs to fundraise if we take part?

The Melbourne Summer Cycle aims to fundraise $650,000. We ask you to fundraise as much as possible. Your commitment and effort will not only be a rewarding experience for you, but will ultimately support people living with multiple sclerosis. Click here to find out how your fundraising helps people living with MS.

2. Where can I get an event information brochure?

Event information brochures are available from:

MS Australia office: The Nerve Centre, 54 Railway Rd, Blackburn (MEL REF:48 A9)
Bicycle Victoria office: Level 10, 446 Collins St, Melbourne (MEL REF:1A F7)
MS Shops: Boronia, Waverley, Monbulk, Fairfield, Daylesford, Melton, Geelong, Mildura
Click here for MS Shop addresses

Event information brochures are also availabe from participating bike shops, gyms, libraries, swimming pools and cycling clubs throughout Melbourne.

3. When will entries close?

Enter on the day entries will be be accepted from 6.30am – 8am.

4. How much does it cost to enter the Melbourne Summer Cycle?

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On the Day Entry (Feb 21)
Adult Entry $60
Child Entry (10 - 16 yrs) $30
Family Entry A (1 adult & 2 children) $110
Family Entry B (2 adults & 2 children) $150

On the day entry will be accepted on the day from 6.30 - 8am


5. What do I receive for my entry fee?

  • Entry Kit including Ride Guide, ID Card and Ride Bib
  • Free colour photo of you on the ride, available through www.supersportimages.com.au.
  • Downloadable completion certificate - personalised with a photo of you on the ride available through www.supersportimages.com.au.
  • State of the art on-line fundraising tools that are easy to use.
  • Copy of the Sunday Herald Sun newspaper.
  • Fully supported and managed course.
  • 3 rest stops with water, toilets, first aid and bike mechanics.
  • Live entertainment, food stalls, osteopathy service and more at the finish.
  • 220 dedicated volunteers who can assist you on the day.

* Please note that entry kits will be mailed out December – February

6. Parking

Untimed car parking is available on event day in the streets surrounding Princes and Royal Parks; however we do recommend that you check the signs in each area to ensure you are legally parked. Please note that vehicle access along Royal Parade will be limited. Drop off and pick up of cyclists will be possible from Bowen Cresent on the eastern side of Princes Park.

7. What time do I start?

7.00am – 8.15am

All participants will receive a bib number to in their entry kit.

Please check your bib for your assigned start time.

In the interest of rider safety and a coordinated start, coloured bibs will be issued relevant to your staggered start time allocation.

8. Can my team start altogether?

Your team is welcome to start altogether (even if your start times differ from one another).

Simply line up together and enjoy your ride!

9. How long will the ride take?

The Melbourne Summer Cycle is NOT A RACE. It is an opportunity to experience Melbourne amongst friends and fellow cyclists. Which means, within reason, you can take your time. A recreational rider will ride at approximately 12-16km per hour, (without accounting for rest stops!) depending on their fitness. The 40km ride will take approx. 3.5 hours. There will be three official rest stops along the way and many opportunities to take a breather. Enjoy!

10. Does it cost extra to enter a team?

There is no extra cost associated with entering a team, each member simply pays for his/her own
individual entry.

11. How do I enter or create a team?

Follow these easy steps:

1. Click on 'Create a team' button
2. Choose the type of team you would like to create (e.g – corporate)
3. The team captain must register online first before creating their team and nominating a captain
4. Once you have registered online and paid, the details of how to CREATE and JOIN A TEAM will appear on the CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION page.

To create a team, nominate a team name and captain. Once these are in the data base any subsequent team members just select the team and add their name to the team. The team page will be created and each new team member will have access to that page for news and updates of sponsorship.
Click here to register a team.

12. Will it be very crowded?

Even through there are up to 7,000 cyclists on the road, it only gets crowded along a few short sections of the course. Cyclists start over an hour period and soon spread over the course.

13. What happens if I breakdown or if I can't complete the ride?

Up to 220 volunteers will be working along the route, as well as bike mechanics and first aid personnel. They are ready and happy to provide assistance to anyone who may breakdown, feel ill or experience
other difficulties.

We recommend that you have your bike serviced before the ride and carry a puncture repair kit and pump. If you breakdown turn your bike upside down and wait.

If we cannot get you going again or you feel you cannot complete the ride, we have a sweep bus and trailer that will collect you and your bike and transport you to the finish site.

If however, riders choose to delay their travel and fall behind the sweep bus, the services of the sweep bus can no longer be guaranteed.

14. What happens if it's raining?

Over the course it can rain in one section and be fine and sunny in another. Riders should be prepared for all weather. The event goes ahead rain or shine, unless there is a significant danger to participants because of poor visibility, lightning, storms, or strong winds.

15. How safe is it?

We do everything possible to make the course safe. If you follow basic road safety rules, drink plenty of fluids and follow instructions from event marshals you’ll have a safe and enjoyable ride.

16. What about insurance?

You are not covered by MS Australia for injuries if an accident occurs. We recommend that you obtain personal accident insurance before taking part. This type of cover is available through membership of
Bicycle Victoria.

17. Can I request a refund?

Requests for refunds must be received in writing before 5pm Friday 29 January 2010.

Cancellations will not be accepted after this date.

A $5 administration fee will be deducted from the entry fee.

18. How can I find out more?

Explore this website or contact our friendly events team: msc@msaustralia.org.au.