Frequently Asked Questions

What Date is the Event?

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Friday 15th November 2024, 7.30am-3pm

Where is the event?

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The start and finish location and main event is at RACV Healesville – 122 Healesville-Kinglake Rd, Healesville VIC 3777 – see map. Depending on which distance course you have registered for, you will be heading off from RACV Healesville to complete your event following the course and directional signage.

What is the schedule for the day – start times?

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The event will open at 7:30am – with registrations opening at 7:45am. The pre-ride safety briefing will commence at 8.50am. Every participant will need to register and collect their bib pack at the venue no later than 45 minutes before their event start time. See schedule below of event start times and expected finish times

Event

  • 70km ride: 9:00am start
  • 55km ride: 9:05am start
  • 30km ride: 9:10am

  • 11:30am – First riders expected back
  • 12:00pm – Second wave of riders expected back
  • 12:40pm – Final wave of riders expected back

**Please note that there are shower facilities available on-site, but they are limited in number. We ask all riders to head directly to the showers as soon as they finish their selected course. This will help ensure that everyone has a chance to shower and be ready in time for the lunch event.

What does registration include?

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Your registration and the fee charged covers:

  • Welcome pre-activity coffee & pastries
  • Sit-down networking lunch & drinks
  • On-course support, including motor, and mechanical support
  • Hydration and Feed stations along all courses
  • First aid and safety

What do I wear?

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Please arrive in a cycling kit ready to go!

Please bring a hat, sunscreen, and water bottle, and if you have a preferred nutrition supplement, please bring it!

Should the weather be slightly wet or cool, please bring/ wear suitable outerwear. All clothing and bags, drink bottles and hats should be labelled. We will not be held responsible for any missing belongings.

What are the course + event options?

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This year you can choose between three cycling distances, 70km (long course), 55km (short course) and 30km (mini course). You can find out about each of the course and event options by clicking on the links below.

How do I know what course is best for me?

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We have provided detailed information about each of the courses and event options on the Ride page on this event website. We recommend that you prepare and train for the event you wish to participate in. This will prevent injury, muscle soreness and fatigue on the day, and overall, a more enjoyable event experience.

A few tips:

  • If you are new to cycling – then try the 30km cycle and come back the following year to try the 55km or 70km cycle!
  • If you like a bit of competition and focused on achieving a PB, we will announce a King and Queen of the hill on the day!
  • If you like running, but not super-fast or haven’t trained much, then choose the 30km ride.
  • If you are after a fun, social day/event with your team, then choose the 55km or 30km ride.

Why do I need to fundraise?

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Every young person deserves a safe bed and home to sleep at night – and you can be the difference.

We have set a goal to raise $200,000 this year to build new bedrooms for the Haven House Project. To achieve this we need your help.

Your registration fee only allows us to cover our event costs, this is why it is so important to make sure you are doing what you can to fundraise and help a homeless young person have a safe place to sleep and a better chance at life.

To find out more about the Property Industry Foundation and what we do, click here.

What happens if myself or a member of our team do reach the minimum fundraising amount

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We encourage all participants to do all they can to reach the minimum fundraising amount of $350. This is to ensure the event reaches its fundraising goals to fund the vital projects which help homeless youth.

However, we wouldn’t stop the registrant from participating on the day if they are unable to reach the fundraising goal. The money can also be raised collectively as a team rather than individually to ensure all participants reach their minimum fundraising amount

What is the plan for wet weather?

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We hope to go ahead with the event if there is light rain.

However, in the event of inclement weather or any other factor affecting participant safety, the Property Industry Foundation, and the organisers, have the right to cancel the event to maintain participant safety.

Any cancellations or changes to the event will be communicated in advance via email, social media and SMS.

Should the weather prevent activity participation, guests will still be encouraged to attend the lunch at RACV Healesville.

I need help to make changes to my registration and fundraising page?

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If you need to adjust your original registration, please contact us at enquiries@pif.com.au

To make any changes to your Fundraising page please click login in the top right of the webpage and select edit my page. If you have any issues, please contact us at enquiries@pif.com.au

Do I get a refund if I change my mind?

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If a participant or team cancel their registration, a full refund will be offered up until 30 days prior to the event. After this no refund will be offered.

If the event is cancelled due to weather or other circumstances out of our control, a full refund will be offered up until 14 days prior to the event. After this no refund will be given.

If the event is postponed all registration fees will be transferred to the new date.

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