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\u201cIt\u2019s not just a bike ride for me. It means the people who work at FECRI, and do what we do, can be supported to make a change.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn the ride, I can discuss where the money is going, and how life-changing it will be for people in the future,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
As an experienced athlete, Mr Perriman suggested those preparing for the Spud 100 head out for two-hour rides a few times through the working week ahead of the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cGo for some four-hour rides on the weekends. Pace yourself and don’t go harder than what you can maintain,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s nothing worse than getting halfway around and thinking you can’t complete it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alongside the distance ride, there are many events within the Ballarat Cycle Classic program for people of all ages and ability levels to take part in.<\/p>\n
Institute director Professor George Kannourakis said he encourages the community to join them in the dirt, on the gravel and on the road on Saturday, 18 and Sunday, 19 February.<\/p>\n
\u201cHelp raise important funds for cancer research,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are excited to bring the community together and deliver the 16th Ballarat Cycle Classic.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an important fundraising event for the Institute. The 2022 Ballarat Cycle Classic raised $230,000 for our cancer research program, and our 2023 goal is $240,000.<\/p>\n
\u201cAdding a new full day of riding in the popular growth disciplines of gravel riding and gravity enduro events is testament to the event\u2019s longevity and delivering what participants want.\u201d<\/p>\n