Newsletter No 70 - May 2024
Posted 03 June 2024
In this edition:
- 2024 Event Review.
- Dates for the 38th M2M 2025.
- Presentation at Railway Place Port Fairy.
- Congratulations to the Woody Memorial Awardees.
The M2M wishes to thank everyone who participated in the 2024 Murray to Moyne for a safe and enjoyable weekend. The weather, although a little challenging at first, soon provided for great riding conditions. The night riding from Stawell and Horsham was delightful, when considering the warm temperature and low wind conditions. Its been a number of years with little or no rain during the M2M, so the law of averages dictate that at some time we will have some rain!
The on route catering proved popular with riders and supporters and we look forward to continue to develop catering options along the route. The accommodation at HILAC in Hamilton was successful, and it has been recommended, that each team captain will pay the $2 coin donation (for each team member) when you arrive at HILAC. The accommodation in the Sheep Pavilion will be maintained at this stage provided it is still available in 2025.
First Aid Report: We did have a couple of people who did come off their bikes with minor grazes and 1 person who came off within sight of Port Fairy, broke his arm. Its a reminder that we must maintain our concentration and focus right to the end of the ride.
The roadwork detours - especially in Hamilton worked well and this slight change will be adopted for the 2025 ride - assuming we can obtain permission from the shire.
A very big thankyou to all our volunteers who help us provide this iconic event each year. These include: Event Officials, Motorcycle Marshalls, Ground Crews at Hamilton & Port Fairy, the Corner Marshalls along the 2 routes and the volunteers helping to provide catering on route and in Port Fairy. Without our volunteers, there would be no M2M !
To help us improve the event for 2025, we will be sending out a short survey to Team Captains in the next month. Please take the time to complete the survey ! We do this every few years to ensure we are capturing ideas from our teams.
The dates for 2025 M2M are Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April 2025.
Planning Dates for Your 2025 M2M
M2M– Saturday 5 April (Start of Vic School Holidays)
M2M– Sunday 6 April (End Daylight Savings)
Easter– Good Friday – 18 April
Easter– Saturday – 19 April
Easter– Sunday – 20 April
Easter– Monday – 21 April (End of School Holidays).
M2M Port Fairy - Railway Place Presentation - Sunday 7 April 2024
This Years Milestones:
CASTERTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - TEAM 71- After 32 years, having ridden over 17,000 Kilometers and raised over $300,000 for our Hospital the CMH Murray to Moyne Committee has disappointingly come to an end. We would like to make a special Mention of the Casterton Team Manager – Barb Thoma and thank her and the Casterton Team Members of the past 32 years and for all your efforts and contribution to the M2M.
BRETT FLETCHER – TEAM 256A – HypoActive- Participating in his 15th year of the M2M. - Fletch as everyone calls him is really a co-Team Captain as he is always helping all of us manage our sugar levels to keep us travelling down the road.
CASTEMAINE ROULEURS - TEAM 220 - Very Special Team Members Castlemaine lost their Co-Captain Phil Priest (Philbo) to illness last year and the team rode this years M2M in his honour and to celebrate his Life and his contribution to his Family and the Castlemaine community.
Phil was the soul of the team and through his gentle humour and thoroughness, ensured that we never lost sight of the importance of caring for each other, either on the road, or off , plus his love of a few cups of coffee ! Philbo rode in the M2M for over 20 years.
Graham Woodrup Award: Certificates:
In recognition of your dedication and 'exceptional effort and inspiration' to others in the course of your team's involvement with the Murray to Moyne.
Brett Fletcher - Team 257A – Hypo Active: Riding for HypoActive Inc
Fletch (as everyone in the world who knows him calls him) has overcome a great deal, not just to participate in the M2M, but also in life. HypoActive is a team made up mostly of people living with Type 1 Diabetes.
Although he has never ridden the event, he essentially captains our support crew, wrangling us prima donna cyclists, keeping us safe in spite of ourselves, and runs a tight ship. The relay transitions are swift, sure, compliant with the rules and spirit of the M2M, and safe because of him.
Fletch is encouraging everyone from the outset to get on board the team and fundraise for Diabetes Australia Kids Camps. When our legs are flagging, he is there with support, encouragement and humour.
Peter Rauert - Team 12 – Warrnambool College: Riding for Warrnambool Base Hospital – Paediactic Ward.
The Murray to Moyne event is the best weekend of cycling for the year.
Peter encourages everyone on the team to work together, supporting and encouraging each other while challenging yourself to ride as much as possible.
Peter is the embodiment of Team 12. Pete keeps the team on track in every aspect of the event, whether it's fund raising, transport, support and of course on road encouragement and guidance.
Team 12 are lucky to have Pete, a true gentleman, with his 29 years of experience, infectious enthusiasm and amazing cycling legs.
Graham Woodrup Award Medal:
In recognition of your dedication and 'exceptional effort and inspiration' to others in the course of your team's involvement with the Murray to Moyne.
Congratulations: Gary Bunn – Team 220 – Castlemaine Rouleurs: Riding for the Castlemaine Health Service.
Gary has participated in the M2M for over 27 years and as chief organiser and leader. Despite some personal health issues he has continues in his leadership role. These challenges have not stopped him riding or diminished his passion to support the team.
He oversees fundraising efforts and all aspects of the organisation of the team. He has always ensured that the main reason for riding is to raise funds for the Castlemaine Health service.
Gary is well known as “that guy” that rides an old classic steel framed “Malvern Star Bike” and looks like Santa Claus – with his long red pants and flowing white beard.
Gary has inspired many people who were not part of the cycling fraternity to take up riding and over time have become veterans of our team. He has encouraged many people over many years of the importance of contributing and supporting charities in our community. The team has contributed over $200,000 for medical equipment for Castlemaine Heath – Much of that effort is because of Gary Bunn.
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We wish to thank all of our 2024 event sponsors for their support and generosity.
Sponsors:Lane Transport - Killarney, Westvic Staffing Solutions, KFC - Bird Group, Big 4 Port Fairy Caravan Park, Rebecca's Cafe & Ice Creamery, Port Fairy Electrics, Langley's Accommodation, Hear's, Port Fairy Accommodation.
Inkind Sponsors: Sunbeam Foods, Winners Sports Nutrition Bars & Gels - Team Prize Pack, Warrnambool Toyota, Norton Motor Group, Callaghan Motors, Warrnambool Auto Group, McLaren - Hunt Financial Group. Taits Legal, G & M Auto Electrics, Allens Dupont Freight, Kyabram Removals, Donehue’s Leisure - Hamilton & Mt Gambier, Warrnambool Sheet Metal. Steve Gray - Sign Writing.
M2M Supporters:Rapid Relief Team, Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs, Moyne Shire, Moyne Health Service, Stawell Primary Schools, TechInsight Web Services, Hamilton SES, Java Jive Coffee - Hamilton, Great Coffee Moments - Port Fairy, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Victoria Police.
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