Festival of Cycling at Albert Park

The Festival of Cycling is a new event combining competitive team and individual cycling events within Albert Park Reserve with fun, family events, expos, displays, music, food and entertainment.

The aim of the event is to promote an annual day of healthy participation for all Melbournians. With something for everyone, the festival will be a celebration of the benefits of healthy activity.

The Festival is proudly supported by the Victorian Government through its 'Go For Your Life' initiatives. Parks Victoria has also committed its support to ensure the Festival develops into a successful, annual, celebration promoting cycling as a healthy activity.

So, 20 April 2008, get on your bike and Go for Your Life!

All funds raised will go towards supporting the work of the Blue Ribbon Foundation.

Festival highlights include:

• A day of cycling and entertainment events for all levels on the Albert Park circuit.
• Australia 's top cyclists in the Victoria Open: Road Teams TT Championship.
• Cycle Sport Victoria club and schools events.
• Corporate teams and individual challenges.
• Emergency services and celebrity team events.
• Human Powered Vehicles
• Hand cycle events.
• Speed skating events.
• Learn to skate.
• Mountain bike trials.
• BMX competition and demonstrations.

There's also plenty of family activities and entertainment:

• Cycling Expo and participatory activities for the entire family.
• Family and children's entertainment.
• "Ranger Roo" and "Constable T Bear" children's activities.
• Emergency services displays.
• Corporate hospitality and entertainment.
• Bands and live music.
• Food and refreshments.

For further information go to http://mfoc.com.au.