Port Phillip Bay hosts 6,000 riders for Around the Bay charity event

Nearly 6,000 cyclists participated in the 32nd annual United Energy Around the Bay, Australia’s largest one-day bike ride, circling Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne. The event, held in 26-degree weather, featured a range of participants including Olympic athletes, professional cyclists like Grace Brown, and families.

Participants raised over $112,000 for six charity partners, including Diabetes Victoria and Variety – The Children’s Charity. Diabetes Victoria utilized the event to engage with the community and promote a petition to include diabetes as a priority in upcoming state elections. The ride included various distances, such as a 220-kilometre lap and family-oriented routes where 1,500 children rode for free.