The event, which began in 1987, honours the late Graham Woodrup, a competitive cyclist from Port Fairy who set numerous long-distance records.
Woodrup established the Murray to Moyne five years before he died and it now raises about $350,000 a year for health services across Victoria.
Despite a downturn in participation following the COVID-19 pandemic, the event still attracts over 20 teams of 10 to 12 riders per year.
There are three types of rides that participants can undertake, the longest and most popular is the ‘Night Riders’, a 520km journey from either Mildura or Echuca into Hamilton to stay on Saturday night, and continuing on to Port Fairy on Sunday.
Then there are the ‘Day Timers’, which excludes the ride into Hamilton, where participants will journey 250 to 300km until dusk and then 90km on Sunday morning. People looking for an easier ride can do the ‘Sunday Striders’, which is just the 90km from Hamilton to Port Fairy on Sunday.
The entry fee for the Night Riders and Day Timers are both $120 per person while the Sunday Striders is $60, with registrations for teams opening on Monday, January 20.
Former Murray to Moyne president and Echuca section ride director Jeff McLean said the committee was excited about the event and to continue raising vital funds for health services and to honour Graham Woodrup’s legacy.
“Raising money for health services and hospitals was the reason the event was created, and I think it is wonderful that we can help out in any way we can,” he said.
“In terms of trying to make a difference, over the event’s history it has been pretty successful.
“We’ve got a committed group of organisers who are all passionate about contributing and continuing to honour Woody’s legacy.
“We are definitely excited about this year’s event, we are going through all the admin stuff currently, but it should be a great weekend.”
For more details, visit murraytomoyne.com.au
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