Cycling with COTA Victoria
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We ride 4 Wednesdays each month.
The 1st and 3rd Wednesday rides are short (20- 30km) to encourage less experienced riders to join us.The route is chosen during the early part of the week according to the weather and will be communicated by email to riders. The 2nd and 4th Wednesday rides are more challenging, (50- 60km) and will be led by various riders in the group.
Leaders of rides are registered COTA volunteers.
We generally meet at 10am at the ‘Place to meet’ (see the ride schedule). A coffee stop is found midmorning. We take our own lunch and picnic together on the long rides. Riders are welcome to join the ride along the way or cut the ride short at any point.
If the temperature is 30°C or above on the day, the long rides will be cut short.
If a ride is to be altered from the published program including cancelling the ride, you will be notified by e-mail before 8pm the night before. Please check your e-mail on Tuesday night after 8pm.
Please contact Janet Bennett by e-mail or on 9853 9808 to discuss details.
All riders are requested to join (COTA) Ph. 9654 4443 or website
Safety when riding
Riders should note that he or she participates in the rides at his or her own risk and is solely responsible for their own safety and wellbeing at all times. Riders are also responsible for their own property while on a ride and COTA Vic does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage to this property.
All riders are encouraged to take out a bike insurance policy which covers personal injury and third party liability, such as from the Bicycle Network ( or Cycling Australia, (membership.cycling.org.au).
COTA Vic expects that riders will obey the applicable road rules while riding with the group. A copy of the Victorian Law Foundation’s booklet ‘Bike Law’ is available at or can be provided in hard copy by COTA Vic.
Your health
If you are unsure about your fitness to take part in rides, you could consider seeking medical advice. You might also like to consider carrying a medical card with you if you have a pre-existing medical condition. If you do have a medical condition consider whether it is advisable to inform the ride leader
Privacy and collection of your personal information.
By providing COTA Vic with your personal information requested in the Registration Form, you agree that COTA Vic may collect, use and disclose it for the purposes of complying with its legal obligations and administering the rides. COTA Vic may also use your personal information to tell you about other COTA events, program, activities and services that we offer.
If you have any concerns or questions email see our Privacy Policy at
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