Updated March 2017
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE 2022 EVENT ARE NOW OPEN
For those who have never done this ride before please read the event information below before registering you interest.
We look forward to seeing you at this event in 2022.
2016 Canberra to Dubbo Zoo2Zoo Guide
Day 1 Melbourne Zoo to Bonnie Doon (165km)
Starting in the Victorian Capital at the Melbourne Zoo, this ride makes its way from Melborne Zoo onto Brunswick Rd, makes it way to Plenty Rd and onto Wittlesea where we stop for coffee.
Riders make their way onto Yea for lunch and then a mandatory stop at "Yarck" before arriving in "Bonnie Doon".
Day 2 - Bonnie Doon to Myrtleford (165km)
After enjoying the serenity of "Bonnie Doon" it is time to set off to Mansfield, Whitfield, Moyhu and Myrtleford.
Day 3 – Myrtleford to Corryong (165km)
We say goodbye to the lovely town of Myrtleford and ride to Tallangatta for lunch and then into Corryong (The home of the "Man from Snowy River")
Animals On Bikes
Animals on Bikes is a 120 kilometre paddock art sculpture trail displaying 111 two metre high structures (and some smaller letterboxes) on the back road from Molong to Cumnock to Yeoval to Dubbo Zoo.
The sculptures have been created by local farmers, farmers wives, men's sheds, sculptors, preschool kids, playgroup mums - anyone with an artistic flair! This unique creative project captures any travellers imagination, promotes local tourist operators, showcases rural creativity and encapsulates the spirit of regional NSW.
The sculptures have been created by local farmers, farmers wives, men's sheds, sculptors, preschool kids, playgroup mums - anyone with an artistic flair! This unique creative project captures any travellers imagination, promotes local tourist operators, showcases rural creativity and encapsulates the spirit of regional NSW.
ENTRY FEE
Entry to the Canberra to Dubbo Zoo2Zoo is $900.00 including GST per person. Event entry includes accommodation on the Friday evening in Young (shared accommodation) and Saturday evening in Molong (shared accommodation). See our Zoo2Zoo Accommodation Policy for further details
FOOD AND MEALS PROVIDED DURING THE RIDE
The following meals are included in your entry fee;
- morning tea, lunch and dinner on the Friday,
- breakfast, morning tea, lunch and dinner on the Saturday, and
- breakfast, morning tea and lunch on the Sunday.
If you have any dietary requirements, be sure to list them in your registration form.
In addition to your daily meals, Zoo2Zoo will also provide an abundance of snacks, food and drinks during the 6 day ride. Each support
vehicle is kitted out with an esky and snack boxes full of those great goodies we all crave on long rides.
REGISTRATION
Please see are Registration page for more details
If you have any questions regarding the ride please email: canberra@zoo2zoo.com
AGE LIMIT REQUIREMENTS
Persons must be 18 years old to participate in the Zoo2Zoo.
FUNDRAISING
The point of doing this, and other Zoo2Zoo rides is two fold. One is providing a safe and enjoyable ride during the event, the second is to raise funds and
awareness for the Black Dog Institute. Although there is no minimum amount to be raised, we do encourage participants to fundraise for the Black Dog Institute. All we ask as the event organisers is that do your best, tell your friends to hop on your very own Everyday Hero fundraising page and make a donation, no matter the amount. You may just surprise yourself at what you can raise. On average riders raise about $1,000 and come up with novel ways to raise funds - trivia nights, BBQs, morning teas etc.
One rider raised 13,500.00! last year
CANCELLATIONS
In the event of a cancellation, Zoo2Zoo Incorporated will refund your entry less any costs incurred.
Zoo2Zoo PROMOTIONAL KIT
Entrants must wear an official Zoo2Zoo riding shirt to participate in the Zoo2Zoo. If you have done a previous Zoo2Zoo, you are able to wear the riding shirt from that ride. Otherwise, you are able to purchase a jersey for $80. The cycling kit will be available for collection on the morning of the ride at the start of the Zoo2Zoo.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
We welcome people with disabilities on the Zoo2Zoo and ask that other riders show the same consideration and support they would expect to receive from other riders. Zoo2Zoo Incorporated will use all reasonable efforts to cater for your particular disability where able.
SUPPORT VEHICLES
A support vehicle will follow each group of 10 riders and will specifically support those riders.
Zoo2Zoo SAG WAGON (aka the gruppetto)
A trailing support vehicle for riders is provided by Zoo2Zoo Incorporated. The Sag Wagon travels behind the last riders on the ride to ensure all riders arrive safely at the end of each day.
COMMON SENSE
You must ride in a safe and responsible manner during the Zoo2Zoo and use common sense at all times. You should exercise caution on all public roads and operate defensively and courteously.
It is highly recommended to have BicyleNSW membership, or something similar that has insurance covered. Please consider carefully what insurance you require for your personal situation.
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