hcwcf
BRIGHT VICTORIA
2020 hcwcf cancelled
It's with a heavy heart that we have made the decision to cancel the 2020 HCWCF for this October.
While this wasn't an easy decision, due to the circumstances in Victoria at the moment, cancelling the Festival is the only responsible decision we could make. We know this news will be disappointing for many of you, with the Festival being something positive, fun and rewarding to look forward to. This has certainly been a challenging year for everyone. For us here at the HCWCF and in North East Vic - we've had bushfires in January and then COVID-19. While we aim to deliver a Festival that focuses on fun, fitness and friendship (and bringing 100+ women together to cycle Mt Buffalo!), health and safety is always our first priority.
We would like to thank all our Sponsors, Partners and Volunteers - who have supported our Festival including rescheduling of the original event from March to October. We'd also like to thank YOU! We had over 70 women signed up for the October Festival and were so thrilled by the ongoing support and engagement of the women's cycling community.
We hope to be back next year (fingers crossed!) and to be riding Mt Buffalo with you all in a society that is happy, healthy and safe. Stay safe and we hope you can keep up the cycling during this difficult time. In the meantime, we have some smaller scale events planned - our 3 Peaks in 3 Days Weekend and our Girls Gravel & Gourmet Weekend - aiming to bring you the best of the High Country through smaller group events that are easier to run in the current COVID climate.
With our best wishes and we hope to see you in the High Country soon,
Michelle and Clare
FESTIVAL PROGRAM 2020
friday 16 OCTOBER
Registration, briefing & DRINKS
3:30 - 9pm @ BRIGHT BREWERY EVENT HUB (incl. in Festival Pass)
Register & check out the pop-up stalls & attend the Event Briefing @ 6.30pm - Enjoy a welcome drink, graze on regional produce platters and meet your Ride Leaders.
Be Buffalo ready! SKILLS CLINIC
Friday 1-2:30pm & 3-4:30pm Prepare for the Mt Buffalo Women's ride & develop the skills to give you confidence in climbing the mountain and descending safely with a 90 minute skills clinic with Donna Meehan from Domestique Cycling. $25pp, places limited. Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=584853&
PRE / Post ride massage tent
Friday from 4pm and Saturday after the ride at the Festival Hub
Ovens Valley Physio will have their tent setup to provide massage and PT for pre and post Buffalo bodies! $35 for 20 mins or $70 for 40 mins. Register when you arrive or email Phebe to pre book your spot: p.liston@ovensvalleyphysio.com.au
fri 16 - sun 18 oct
bright brewery festival hub
Fri 3:30 - 9pm, Sat 11am - late
The Festival Hub is the place to relax, meet new people, share stories & check out the stalls - Fashionista's will love the Fondo, Champion System, Dink Design & other pop-ups or enjoy a tasting at Brown Brothers Pop Up.
saturday 17 oct
ride mt buffalo
7:30AM - GRAND DEPART (incl in Festival Pass). Full Buffalo Ride details here.
Conquer Mt Buffalo from Bright! We meet at the Brewery to roll out together along the Ovens Valley to the park entry toll-booth, where the true climbing begins to Mt Buffalo chalet. We return via the same route for a total ride distance of 80kms.
We will provide ride leaders, traffic management and safety protocols to ensure a safe, exhilarating and enjoyable experience for all riders. We have a halfway turnaround option for those after a shorter ride.
The ambience will be social and supportive for this challenging ride - a great opportunity for those new to climbing in the mountains to give it a go amongst friends!
NEW FOR 2020: RIDE TO ROLLASONS with RoadSafe North East
New to climbing and think the full ascent and descent of Mt Buffalo may be too much? Register for our new “Ride to Rollasons”. With a cyclist to ride leader ratio of 1 : 6, you will be broken in to these smaller groups to provide full support for the whole ride. You must select this option if you consider yourself a novice or inexperienced climber/descender as we want to ensure you are provided with sufficient support to ensure this is a safe experience for all.
LYCRA LUNCH PARTY
12 -3PM - RIVER DECK CAFE (next to the Event Hub)
Celebrate your ride achievements at the post ride Lycra Lunch Party back at the River Deck Cafe. Lunch is included in your Festival Pass and includes a gourmet BBQ with salads, artisan bread and petit dessert. You’ll also enjoy a celebratory glass of Brown Brother Prosecco, a coffee voucher, great prizes for best ‘lycra fashions’ on the field and more...
restorative YoGa
4pm Saturday Afternoon, Bright Boot Camp 73 Churchill Ave, Bright - Tickets here.
Join Elyse from Bright Boot Camp for a post-ride gentle yoga session - slow paced flow, deep stretching and relaxation (no boot camp about it!). A small additional fee of $20 pp will apply to register for this event.
CELEBRATION DINNER
7PM - Dr Mauve Bar & Lounge, 100 Gavan St Bright
Get your apres velo fashion on and kick back at Dr Mauve with regional produce and Asian-influenced dishes, a glass of Brown Brothers wine and enjoy ‘bike yarns’ from guest speakers. Book your dinner ticket here - places limited to 70.
sunday 18 october
Falls with fondo...
8am departing Mt Beauty Tennis Club Carpark. Full details @ Fondo Facebook Event Page.
Join the Fondo women’s team for a post-ride coffee while soaking up the glorious views at the top of Falls Creek. The 30km climb from Mount Beauty is one of the longest and most beautiful in the High Country.
As you wind your way to the summit, you’ll be treated to the spectacular alpine landscape featuring tall gum forests, waterfalls and wildflowers, plus a few short descents so you can refresh the legs along the way.
cyclepath mechanics workshop
11am - 12noon @ CyclePath Bright (incl. in Festival pass)
Power up your ‘Bike Tech’ skills at this ‘hands-on’ workshop, to include: Inspect and adjust brakes, gears, tyre pressure, chain wear, check and adjust saddle height, how to change tyres and tubes and check the tension on bolts
Places are limited, book your spot now!
e: info@cyclepath.com.au
Ride with friends
Explore, bag another one of the #7PeaksRide Climbs... the day is yours to join one of the Ancillary Events or just go for a ride with friends - old and new!
$180
2020 hcwcf cancelled
your 2020 hcwcf pass includes:
Registration, briefing & complimentary Brown Brothers Prosecco with light nibbles @ Bright Brewery Festival Hub
Mt Buffalo Women's Ride OR Ride to Rollasons
Access to Festival Hub and Expo including stalls, fashion and other pop ups.
Gourmet BBQ Lunch (BBQ, salads, artisan bread + petit dessert) with a celebratory glass of Brown Brothers Prosecco at River Deck Cafe, with Prizes for Lycra Fashion on the field
Genovese Coffee Voucher to use at the pop-up coffee cart at the Festival Hub
Access to register for ancillary events
Cycling Australia membership - this covers your ride insurance
CA members - discount of $20 if you already have this
HCWCF Celebration Dinner $35 extra - 7pm at Dr Mauve book here.
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If you want more info about the Festival, get in touch.
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