Newsletter No 73 - 6 December 2024

Photo of the start at the first M2M in Mildura - 38 years ago:

• Dates for the 38th M2M 2025.
• Get Your Team Organised.
• HILAC Accommodation in Hamilton.
• Have you Booked your Accommodation !!!
• The first Murray to Moyne - Photo
• Woody’s Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay receives “Life Governorship” Award
• Team Registrations Open via the website - 20 January 2025.
• Website Address:  https://murraytomoyne.com.au/

The Dates for 2025 M2M:

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).

Please Note:  Its important Team Captains get organised and start to book accommodation on the river as the M2M will again be conducted at the start of the Victorian School Holidays.  The date for the M2M is selected to coincide with the ending of daylight savings - so we gain an extra hour!

Once again we will be offering accommodation in Hamilton at both the HILAC Centre and at the Sheep Judging area at the Hamilton Show Grounds (Opposite HILAC).  If Teams wish to stay at HILAC or the Sheep Judging area - you will be asked to indicate this when you Register your Team.   Team Captains will need to pay the $2:00 per team member when they arrive at the HILAC Center and this pays for the piping hot showers !!  

If you have your own accommodation in Hamilton, you will indicate — “We Have our Own Accommodation” when you register your Team.

Your Teams Milestones:

If you have some special dates / anniversaries coming up for the 2025 M2M - Please email us and we can include it into our forthcoming Newsletters.

Langley's Port Fairy and Warrnambool Booking Service

Welcome to Port Fairy and Warrnambool's most comprehensive accommodation booking service, offering a wide range of self-contained accommodation to suit any requirement and any budget. From luxury beachfront or river front townhouses, quaint heritage or modest family homes, the best range of apartments and holiday homes in Port Fairy and Warrnambool is available right here for your perusal.  

Internationally Recognised Local Charm:

There’s something truly special about Port Fairy.  Nestled just beyond the Great Ocean Road, this quaint yet stunning historic fishing village is a true national treasure.  But don’t just take our word for it.  Our close-knit team at Langley's Port Fairy Booking Service is bursting with pride that our town has been recognised on the world arena for its unique charm and ambience.  After all, it isn’t just where we operate our holiday rentals business – it’s where we live.

Award-Winning Destination:

BACK-TO-BACK - Port Fairy has been named Victoria's Top Small Tourist Town 2022 for the second year in a row!  WOTIF named Port Fairy as it’s Aussie Town of the Year for 2019 and in 2012, the LivCom award, which is acknowledged by the United Nations, was awarded to Port Fairy as the world’s most livable town community (population under 20,000).  That’s right – the world’s.  With a careful mix of sustainability, heritage, good planning and environmental values, visitors are drawn to Port Fairy to experience history, the scenic coastline, boutique shopping, quality eateries and outdoor sports as well as arts and culture through a vibrant year-long calendar of festivals.  And above all, the joy of true community.

Langley's Port Fairy Booking Service

Address: 4/27 Sackville Street, Port Fairy VIC, Australia

Phone: +61 3 5568 2899

Email: info@holidayportfairy.com.au

M2M Joy Ride Video - (Link)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mJ0CPtpZrQ

Sunbeam SULTANAS – Health Benefits

Sultanas can be considered nature’s healthy alternative to candy because not only do they have a sweet taste, they have also been the subject of phytonutrient research which have discovered a diverse range of health benefits

The phenols in the sultana have shown to have high levels of antioxidant activity. These antioxidants go on to protect the body from “free radicals”, a harmful body that can lead to cell damage, clogging of arteries or even some forms of cancers.

Boron is a mineral that is critical to good health, particularly in women. The Boron found in sultanas is used to convert oestrogen to vitamin D and helps to prevent the onset of osteoporosis and other bone degradation problems.

Sultanas are also a great form of energy as they are a very dense fruit. The Sultana is packed with natural sugars which promote the efficient intake of vitamins, proteins and other nutrients into the body.

The high iron and copper content of the sultana is necessary for the formation of red blood cells. Sultanas also help to correct any iron deficiency (anaemia) and promote blood clotting during wound healing.

Sponsor of the M2M Team Prize:

Winners Instant Energy Gels for Cyclists - Buy online:

Great tasting. Sustained Nutrition. Australian Made. World Class.
Winners Sports Nutrition. Est. Melbourne, 2005.

Winners is the Proud Sponsors of the M2M Team Prize.

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“Woodys’ Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay - Recognised with Life Governorship

The Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay has been recently recognised by the Moyne Health Service - at their Annual General Meeting with the Award of a Life Governorship.

The M2M received this award in recognition of the commitment and dedication to Moyne Health Services and for our contribution to improving the living and caring environments of Moyne Health Services.

This is a big thankyou to all the people who have contributed and participated over the last 38 years to organising and participating in this famous and unique event.

Participant Prizes:  

These Participant Prizes will be selected by randomly selecting Participant Names using their registration No at the M2M Committee Meeting on the Tuesday before the 2025 M2M.  You have to be Registered to win it !

Hearns Port Fairy Accommodation Package:

Langleys Accommodation Package:

Port Fairy Big 4 Holiday Park 1:

Port Fairy Big 4 Holiday Park 2:

Winners – Gels & Bars Team Pack:

The Murray to Moyne is a team relay event.  Participants raise funds for hospitals, health services and health related charities.  The event continues Graham Woodrup or Woody's dream of getting more people to realise the fabulous health and social benefits of riding a bike and using your talents to help people.

We wish to thank all of our 2025 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, Hearn'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, Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre (HILAC).

M2M Supporters: 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.