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(6 Weeks to the 38th Murray to Moyne)
In this edition:
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Registrations OPEN on M2M Website
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Registrations CLOSE 25 MARCH 2025
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Team Managers: Important Information.
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Winners - Bars & Gels - Specials - Team Prize Sponsor.
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Accommodation in Hamilton - Compulsory Stop.
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Nominating someone for the Graham Woodrup Memorial Award.
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Joy ride M2M Video.
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Dates for the 2025 Event.
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Website Address: https://murraytomoyne.com.au/
Please ensure you read the Monthly Newsletters and the Welcome Page of the Website to keep up to date !
Team Managers: Important Information:
Team Managers need to Register the Team and then yourself as Team Manager. You will also create a Team Registration Password that you send around (email) to your other team members, so they can Register and Join your Team. As Team Manager - You will also receive a Team Manager Password (So you can login in and check to see how the other members of the team are registering).
The Team Manager will also be asked Where you are going to stay in Hamilton ie Will you be “Finding your own Accommodation” or Staying at the “HILAC” option, or wish to camp in the “Hamilton Showgrounds” using the camping area or the Sheep Judging Pavilion. This question is to ensure we understand the demands on the accommodation options in 2025.
Reminder: The HILAC Accommodation Option in Hamilton commenced in 2024. HILAC stands for: Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre and is located opposite the Hamilton Showgrounds at the corner of King and Shakespeare Street Hamilton. Each Team using the HILAC Centre or the Showgrounds will be required to pay a $2:00 donation for the use of the showers. Team Captains will check in at the entry to HILAC and pay the $2:00 per team member using correct change (Please).
Registration is required for all team members, riders and support crew. Spot checks will be conducted throughout the event - our insurance requires that all participants are registered for the event.
Riders must be 15 Years of age as at the 1 April 2025 - to be eligible to Register.
Register by the Closing date via the M2M Website:
On Route Catering - 2025
The Committee is busy working on how to enhance the M2M experience with this years ride. An important aspect of this is the provision of on-route catering.
Mildura Route: There will be a short compulsory STOP at the Warracknabeal Roadhouse for about 20 minutes in the early evening (248 Kms from the start). Food - drinks and toilets are available.
Echuca Route: Rapid Relief Team will provide Breakfast at the Start point at the Echuca Discovery Centre. There will be a short compulsory STOP at Stawell for about 20 minutes in the early evening - Refugee Support Group will be providing some BBQ Food at Stawell - Menu in the next newsletter.
Hamilton Start - Sunday 6 April: Lions Club of Hamilton will provide a BBQ Breakfast and Java Jive will provide Barista Coffee etc at the Hamilton Showgrounds from 5:30 am to 7:00 am.
Macarthur Route to Port Fairy: The Macarthur Lions has supported the M2M for many years by providing hot pancakes, Egg & Bacon Rolls + Tea & Coffee to sustain riders for the last 50 Kms into Port Fairy. Regretfully they have now gone into recess and will not be able to assist us in 2025. We are looking for a replacement - so watch this space!
Penhurst Route to Port Fairy: Hawkesdale Critical Emergency Response Team provide home cooked Cakes, slices plus Tea & Coffee.
M2M Joy Ride Video - Updated (Link)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mJ0CPtpZrQ
If your Team or a Team Member is approaching a significant Milestone this year - please e-mail us the details and we will incorporate it into the next Newsletter.
Also if your team has been participating in the M2M for more than 10 years - please send us a digital photo of one of your early team photos and we will put it in the next couple of Newsletters. (Please ensure you have permission from your Team Members before sending the photo).
What is the 'Grahram Woodrup Medal'?
It is an award presented at the finish in Port Fairy, which recognizes a person involved with the Murray to Moyne who has made a major contribution to their chosen Team or Health Service. This person may be a Rider, Support Crew or a major fundraiser. Any team can nominate someone they feel worthy of the Graham Woodrup Award. Please make sure you read the Award Criteria and follow the application instructions. Applications Close Monday 3 March 25.
Please make sure you read the Guidelines ! Read the nomination Guidelines and address each dot point located under “the Rides” tab on the M2M website.
Please read and refresh your memory by reading the Important Event Information - Frequently Asked Questions - that can be found on the M2M Website: https://murraytomoyne.com.au/particpant_faqs.php
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 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!
We do know that a large Bowles Tournament is happening in Echuca this year !
Sponsor of the M2M Team Prize:
Winners Instant Energy Gels for Cyclists - Buy online:
Winners are currently running a Giant Gel & ElectrolyteSale
(45 Energy Gels for $60) through our social media channels.
The promotion will end on 20 Feb 2025
Winners Links to posts are below
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Winners.Cycling/posts/pfbid02fSba2iCknAdKNsEZYAaeCukuy6fudfYfM5UdZZAqaPmbECiCEpkNEKh6Q78UvHFal
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/p/DF6YUKqzngz/
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 !
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Hearns Port Fairy Accommodation Package:
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Langleys Accommodation Package:
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Port Fairy Big 4 Holiday Park 1:
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Port Fairy Big 4 Holiday Park 2:
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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: 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.
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.
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