Cherie, a Year 10 student who went on the 1999 Great Victorian Bike Ride writes:

On 27th November I left with a group of teachers and students to travel to Echuca.  This was the starting point for the GVBR,  which is a bike ride from Echuca to Melbourne that takes nine days.

We travelled from 40 to 103 kilometres per day.  But if you are feeling tired you can catch the SAG wagon that travels behind the bike riders.

The best part was meeting the other riders and making friends with the organisers.  The most annoying part was arriving at a town after riding all day and having to pitch your tent and set up camp knowing that the next day you needed to be up at 5.00 am to begin again.

The highlight for me was winning the U16 girls Roller Derby.  My speed was 43 km/hour - just one kilometre less than Brett Mackay - who is a champion bike rider.

It really was a great experience.  So if the opportunity comes along you should try it.

Cherie
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