{"id":29387,"date":"2018-08-09T11:42:06","date_gmt":"2018-08-09T18:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=29387"},"modified":"2020-08-31T17:29:47","modified_gmt":"2020-09-01T00:29:47","slug":"great-victorian-bike-ride-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/great-victorian-bike-ride-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Australia\u2019s Biggest Bike Riding Festival: The Great Victorian Bike Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Mountains to Murray Bike Ride takes place this year on 24 November to 2 December 2018<\/strong>. And today is the last day to join at discounted prices! All ages, from under 10 to 80+\u00a0will participate in what is arguably the best way to see Australia \u2013 from the saddle of a bicycle! You get to ride over 500 km, have the most social week of the year, and get fitter at the same time. People from across Australia as well as all over the world will take part in the ride. Over 3,200 people are expected to do the ride this year, making it the biggest cycling event of its type in the southern hemisphere.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29393\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29393\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29393\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/great-victorian-bike-ride-australia\/122-north-east-victoria-2006-great-victorian-bike-ride-its-fun-and-a-social-way-to-see-australia-credit-bicycle-network\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/122-North-East-Victoria-2006-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Its-fun-and-a-social-way-to-see-Australia-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"122 North East Victoria, 2006 Great Victorian Bike Ride, It&#8217;s fun and a social way to see Australia, credit Bicycle Network\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Great Victorian Bike Ride is fun and a social way to see Australia. Photo credit: Bicycle Network&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/122-North-East-Victoria-2006-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Its-fun-and-a-social-way-to-see-Australia-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/122-North-East-Victoria-2006-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Its-fun-and-a-social-way-to-see-Australia-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29393 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/122-North-East-Victoria-2006-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Its-fun-and-a-social-way-to-see-Australia-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg\" alt=\"Join Australia\u2019s Biggest Bike Riding Festival: The Great Victorian Bike Ride. The Great Victorian Bike Ride is fun and a social way to see Australia. Photo credit: Bicycle Network\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29393\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29393\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/great-victorian-bike-ride-australia\/122-north-east-victoria-2006-great-victorian-bike-ride-its-fun-and-a-social-way-to-see-australia-credit-bicycle-network\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/122-North-East-Victoria-2006-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Its-fun-and-a-social-way-to-see-Australia-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"122 North East Victoria, 2006 Great Victorian Bike Ride, It&#8217;s fun and a social way to see Australia, credit Bicycle Network\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Great Victorian Bike Ride is fun and a social way to see Australia. Photo credit: Bicycle Network&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/122-North-East-Victoria-2006-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Its-fun-and-a-social-way-to-see-Australia-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/122-North-East-Victoria-2006-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Its-fun-and-a-social-way-to-see-Australia-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29393 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/122-North-East-Victoria-2006-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Its-fun-and-a-social-way-to-see-Australia-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Join Australia\u2019s Biggest Bike Riding Festival: The Great Victorian Bike Ride. The Great Victorian Bike Ride is fun and a social way to see Australia. Photo credit: Bicycle Network\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/122-North-East-Victoria-2006-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Its-fun-and-a-social-way-to-see-Australia-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/122-North-East-Victoria-2006-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Its-fun-and-a-social-way-to-see-Australia-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/122-North-East-Victoria-2006-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Its-fun-and-a-social-way-to-see-Australia-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/122-North-East-Victoria-2006-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Its-fun-and-a-social-way-to-see-Australia-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?resize=250%2C167&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/122-North-East-Victoria-2006-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Its-fun-and-a-social-way-to-see-Australia-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?resize=320%2C213&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The Great Victorian Bike Ride is fun and a social way to see Australia. Photo credit: Bicycle Network<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The beautiful Australian countryside, great country towns and a holiday atmosphere like no other are all part of the 35<sup>th<\/sup> edition of the Great Victorian Bike Ride. The nine-day rolling bike festival will see over 3,200 holiday makers explore the best of Australia\u2019s High Country and Murray River regions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29394\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29394\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29394\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/great-victorian-bike-ride-australia\/261-the-2018-ride-will-see-plenty-of-tree-lined-shade-in-the-north-east-murray-regions-2005-great-victorian-bike-ride-credit-bicycle-network\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/261-the-2018-ride-will-see-plenty-of-tree-lined-shade-in-the-north-east-Murray-regions-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"261 the 2018 ride will see plenty of tree-lined shade in the north east &#038; Murray regions, 2005 Great Victorian Bike Ride, credit Bicycle Network\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;During the 2018 Great Victorian Bike Ride, cyclists will enjoy plenty of tree-lined shade in the north east and Murray regions. Photo credit: Bicycle Network&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/261-the-2018-ride-will-see-plenty-of-tree-lined-shade-in-the-north-east-Murray-regions-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/261-the-2018-ride-will-see-plenty-of-tree-lined-shade-in-the-north-east-Murray-regions-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29394 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/261-the-2018-ride-will-see-plenty-of-tree-lined-shade-in-the-north-east-Murray-regions-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg\" alt=\"Join Australia\u2019s Biggest Bike Riding Festival: The Great Victorian Bike Ride. During the 2018 Great Victorian Bike Ride, cyclists will enjoy plenty of tree-lined shade in the north east and Murray regions. Photo credit: Bicycle Network\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29394\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29394\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/great-victorian-bike-ride-australia\/261-the-2018-ride-will-see-plenty-of-tree-lined-shade-in-the-north-east-murray-regions-2005-great-victorian-bike-ride-credit-bicycle-network\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/261-the-2018-ride-will-see-plenty-of-tree-lined-shade-in-the-north-east-Murray-regions-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"261 the 2018 ride will see plenty of tree-lined shade in the north east &#038; Murray regions, 2005 Great Victorian Bike Ride, credit Bicycle Network\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;During the 2018 Great Victorian Bike Ride, cyclists will enjoy plenty of tree-lined shade in the north east and Murray regions. Photo credit: Bicycle Network&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/261-the-2018-ride-will-see-plenty-of-tree-lined-shade-in-the-north-east-Murray-regions-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/261-the-2018-ride-will-see-plenty-of-tree-lined-shade-in-the-north-east-Murray-regions-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29394 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/261-the-2018-ride-will-see-plenty-of-tree-lined-shade-in-the-north-east-Murray-regions-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Join Australia\u2019s Biggest Bike Riding Festival: The Great Victorian Bike Ride. During the 2018 Great Victorian Bike Ride, cyclists will enjoy plenty of tree-lined shade in the north east and Murray regions. Photo credit: Bicycle Network\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/261-the-2018-ride-will-see-plenty-of-tree-lined-shade-in-the-north-east-Murray-regions-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/261-the-2018-ride-will-see-plenty-of-tree-lined-shade-in-the-north-east-Murray-regions-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/261-the-2018-ride-will-see-plenty-of-tree-lined-shade-in-the-north-east-Murray-regions-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/261-the-2018-ride-will-see-plenty-of-tree-lined-shade-in-the-north-east-Murray-regions-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/261-the-2018-ride-will-see-plenty-of-tree-lined-shade-in-the-north-east-Murray-regions-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> During the 2018 Great Victorian Bike Ride, cyclists will enjoy plenty of tree-lined shade in the north east and Murray regions. Photo credit: Bicycle Network<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Rebecca Lane, Bicycle Network General Manager \u2013 Events, says: \u201cEscape the hustle and bustle of everyday life for the tranquility of country towns and the party like festivities of the Great Vic Bike Ride. Join the ride in 2018 and become part of its great 35 years of history.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29389\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29389\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29389\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/great-victorian-bike-ride-australia\/the-pride-of-the-murray-paddlesteamer-murray-river-2005-great-victorian-bike-ride-credit-bicycle-network\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Pride-of-the-Murray-paddlesteamer-Murray-River-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=750%2C407&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,407\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The Pride of the Murray paddlesteamer, Murray River, 2005 Great Victorian Bike Ride, credit Bicycle Network\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Great Victorian Bike Ride offers cyclists the chance to enjoy exploring Australia on a bike. This photo shows The Pride of the Murray paddlesteamer on the Murray River. Photo credit: Bicycle Network&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Pride-of-the-Murray-paddlesteamer-Murray-River-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Pride-of-the-Murray-paddlesteamer-Murray-River-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=750%2C407&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29389 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Pride-of-the-Murray-paddlesteamer-Murray-River-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg\" alt=\"Join Australia\u2019s Biggest Bike Riding Festival: The Great Victorian Bike Ride. The Great Victorian Bike Ride offers cyclists the chance to enjoy exploring Australia on a bike. This photo shows The Pride of the Murray paddlesteamer on the Murray River. Photo credit: Bicycle Network\" width=\"750\" height=\"407\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29389\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/great-victorian-bike-ride-australia\/the-pride-of-the-murray-paddlesteamer-murray-river-2005-great-victorian-bike-ride-credit-bicycle-network\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Pride-of-the-Murray-paddlesteamer-Murray-River-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=750%2C407&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,407\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The Pride of the Murray paddlesteamer, Murray River, 2005 Great Victorian Bike Ride, credit Bicycle Network\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Great Victorian Bike Ride offers cyclists the chance to enjoy exploring Australia on a bike. This photo shows The Pride of the Murray paddlesteamer on the Murray River. Photo credit: Bicycle Network&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Pride-of-the-Murray-paddlesteamer-Murray-River-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Pride-of-the-Murray-paddlesteamer-Murray-River-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?fit=750%2C407&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29389 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Pride-of-the-Murray-paddlesteamer-Murray-River-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?resize=750%2C407&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Join Australia\u2019s Biggest Bike Riding Festival: The Great Victorian Bike Ride. The Great Victorian Bike Ride offers cyclists the chance to enjoy exploring Australia on a bike. This photo shows The Pride of the Murray paddlesteamer on the Murray River. Photo credit: Bicycle Network\" width=\"750\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Pride-of-the-Murray-paddlesteamer-Murray-River-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Pride-of-the-Murray-paddlesteamer-Murray-River-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?resize=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Pride-of-the-Murray-paddlesteamer-Murray-River-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?resize=150%2C81&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Pride-of-the-Murray-paddlesteamer-Murray-River-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?resize=250%2C136&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/The-Pride-of-the-Murray-paddlesteamer-Murray-River-2005-Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-credit-Bicycle-Network.jpg?resize=320%2C174&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> The Great Victorian Bike Ride offers cyclists the chance to enjoy exploring Australia on a bike. This photo shows <em>The Pride of the Murray<\/em> paddlesteamer on the Murray River. Photo credit: Bicycle Network<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Great Victoria Bike Ride starts in Bright, famous for being one of Victoria\u2019s most scenic and bike friendly destinations, nestled in the foothills of the Alpine region. Two nights are spent in both historical Beechworth and the food and wine destination Rutherglen.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29392\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29392\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29392\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/great-victorian-bike-ride-australia\/great-victorian-bike-ride-beechworth-bike\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Beechworth-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C579&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,579\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Great Victorian Bike Ride Beechworth bike\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Great Victorian Bike Ride Beechworth bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Beechworth-bike.jpg?fit=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Beechworth-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C579&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29392 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Beechworth-bike.jpg\" alt=\"Join Australia\u2019s Biggest Bike Riding Festival: The Great Victorian Bike Ride. During the Great Victorian Bike Ride, two nights are spent in historical Beechworth and the food and wine destination Rutherglen. This photograph was taken in Beechworth\" width=\"750\" height=\"579\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29392\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/great-victorian-bike-ride-australia\/great-victorian-bike-ride-beechworth-bike\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Beechworth-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C579&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,579\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Great Victorian Bike Ride Beechworth bike\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Great Victorian Bike Ride Beechworth bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Beechworth-bike.jpg?fit=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Beechworth-bike.jpg?fit=750%2C579&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29392 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Beechworth-bike.jpg?resize=750%2C579&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Join Australia\u2019s Biggest Bike Riding Festival: The Great Victorian Bike Ride. During the Great Victorian Bike Ride, two nights are spent in historical Beechworth and the food and wine destination Rutherglen. This photograph was taken in Beechworth\" width=\"750\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Beechworth-bike.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Beechworth-bike.jpg?resize=300%2C232&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Beechworth-bike.jpg?resize=150%2C116&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Beechworth-bike.jpg?resize=250%2C193&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Beechworth-bike.jpg?resize=320%2C247&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> During the Great Victorian Bike Ride, two nights are spent in historical Beechworth and the food and wine destination Rutherglen. This photograph was taken in Beechworth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ms. Lane adds:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cIt\u2019s a chance to see the real Australia and meet Aussies at the same time. Australians are known for being friendly, but put them on a bike for a week and you have a great Aussie holiday experience. Riders love to get off the beaten track, sampling local produce and dropping into restaurants, pubs and cafes. We have no doubt they\u2019ll love the local Aussie hospitality.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">For full route, riding, entertainment and entry information visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/greatvic.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Great Vic Bike Ride website<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_29391\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-29391\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29391\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/great-victorian-bike-ride-australia\/great-victorian-bike-ride-rutherglen-bike-couple\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Rutherglen-bike-couple.jpg?fit=750%2C557&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,557\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Great Victorian Bike Ride Rutherglen bike couple\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Great Victorian Bike Ride Rutherglen bike couple&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Rutherglen-bike-couple.jpg?fit=300%2C223&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Rutherglen-bike-couple.jpg?fit=750%2C557&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29391 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Rutherglen-bike-couple.jpg\" alt=\"Join Australia\u2019s Biggest Bike Riding Festival: The Great Victorian Bike Ride. During the Great Victorian Bike Ride, two nights are spent in historical Beechworth and the food and wine destination Rutherglen. This photograph was taken in Beechworth. This photograph was taken in Rutherglen\" width=\"750\" height=\"557\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-29391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"29391\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/great-victorian-bike-ride-australia\/great-victorian-bike-ride-rutherglen-bike-couple\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Rutherglen-bike-couple.jpg?fit=750%2C557&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,557\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Great Victorian Bike Ride Rutherglen bike couple\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Great Victorian Bike Ride Rutherglen bike couple&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Rutherglen-bike-couple.jpg?fit=300%2C223&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Rutherglen-bike-couple.jpg?fit=750%2C557&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-29391 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Rutherglen-bike-couple.jpg?resize=750%2C557&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Join Australia\u2019s Biggest Bike Riding Festival: The Great Victorian Bike Ride. During the Great Victorian Bike Ride, two nights are spent in historical Beechworth and the food and wine destination Rutherglen. This photograph was taken in Beechworth. This photograph was taken in Rutherglen\" width=\"750\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Rutherglen-bike-couple.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Rutherglen-bike-couple.jpg?resize=300%2C223&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Rutherglen-bike-couple.jpg?resize=150%2C111&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Rutherglen-bike-couple.jpg?resize=250%2C186&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Great-Victorian-Bike-Ride-Rutherglen-bike-couple.jpg?resize=320%2C238&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> During the Great Victorian Bike Ride, two nights are spent in historical Beechworth and the food and wine destination Rutherglen. This photograph was taken in Beechworth. This photograph was taken in Rutherglen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Facts about the Great Victorian Bike Ride<\/h3>\n<p><strong>WHAT<\/strong>: 35th annual Great Victorian Bike Ride, a fully supported camping holiday. It is the biggest multi-day bike ride in the Southern Hemisphere. There is extensive support provided including meals, luggage transport and on-route assistance. A licensed cafe, bar and restaurant under canvas, full medical team, entertainment and bicycle maintenance facilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOSTED BY<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bicyclenetwork.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Bicycle Network<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Australia\u2019s largest bike riding organization with more than 50,000 members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN<\/strong>: Saturday 24 November to Sunday 2 December 2018<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE<\/strong>: The holiday starts in beautiful Bright. After a day exploring and enjoying Bright the riding starts with overnight stops at: Beechworth (two nights), Tallangatta, Rutherglen (two nights and rest day), Yarrawonga and Glenrowan. It will finish after 529 kilometers in Benalla.<\/p>\n<p><strong>COST<\/strong>: The entry fee for the nine-day ride is $1,029 for adults, $969 for concession, $759 for youth (13 \u2013 17), $399 for children (6 \u201312), and free for five and under. <strong>Prices rise after 10 August.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 5 day ride travels 332 km from Bright to Rutherglen and costs $729 for adults, $649 for concession, $529 for youth, $289 for children, and free for five and under. Prices rise after 10 August.<\/p>\n<p>The 3 day ride travels 197 km from Rutherglen to Benalla and costs $529 for adults, $469 for concession, $399 for youth, $219 for children, and free for five and under. Prices rise after 10 August.<\/p>\n<p>All prices are in Australian dollars.<\/p>\n<h3>Follow the Great Victorian Ride on Social Media<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BicycleNetwork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\/BicycleNetwork<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong>: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bicycle_network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@bicycle_network<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <u><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bicycle_network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Bicycle_Network<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hashtag<\/strong>: #GreatVic<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Website<\/strong>: <u><a href=\"http:\/\/greatvic.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">greatvic.com.au<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-43\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-43 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><center><strong>As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><h3>Check Out Our Most Popular Posts!<\/h3><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-25127\" style=\"max-width: 750px; 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-33276 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-04-23 15:42:22\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-road-bike-saddles-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Best-road-bike-saddles-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Best road bike saddles\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-33276 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Best road bike saddles header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>9 of the Best Road Bike Saddles for Men and Women - Video-Packed Post<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-32893 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2020-04-08 08:05:11\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-bike-computers\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7-best-bike-computers-header-41.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-32893 msDefaultImage\" title=\"7 best bike computers header 4(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>7 of the Best Bike Computers<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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Find the Best Bike Lock For You!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-42799 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2023-07-30 12:30:42\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-headphones-safe-cycling-2\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Post-header-Joe-and-Maggie-safest-headphones.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-42799 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Post header Joe and Maggie safest headphones\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Best Safe Headphones for Cyclists Compared<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45252 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-02-22 20:57:16\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/piriformis-syndrome-in-cyclists\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Piriformis-muscle-seen-from-behind-header.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45252 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Piriformis muscle seen from the front header\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Piriformis Syndrome in Cyclists - How to Prevent and Cure It<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-45526 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-03-08 16:15:36\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/are-garmin-edge-bike-computers-worth-it\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/keen-cyclists.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"If you are you a really keen and serious cyclist, aspiring to train hard and become fitter and faster, then it is possible that a Garmin Edge bike computer would be a good choice for you\" class=\"slider-25127 slide-45526 msDefaultImage\" title=\"keen cyclists\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Are Garmin Edge Bike Computers Worth It?<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td colspan=\"3\" class=\"column-1\"><h3>Did you enjoy this post or find it helpful? 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