Ride The Night, Australia's biggest night-time __bike party, rolled out in perfect conditions, under mercifully clear skies, this evening. The atmosphere at the new start site of Albert Park Lake was electric, with many riders choosing to dress up, accessorise their bikes and otherwise get into the party vibe.
It's a special event, in several ways. It's an opportunity for participants to see a new side of their city, taking in iconic landmarks of the CBD and inner suburbs under the cover of darkness. There's also the fact that it's a fundraiser for the youth charity and event partner YSAS (Youth Support and Advocacy Service), helping to support disadvantaged youth to achieve happy, healthy lives. Perhaps it's this feel-good aspect that means that the ride attracts such good-spirited participants. And then, there's the amazing contribution of over a hundred volunteers giving up their Saturday nights to ensure that the riders have an awesome time. Across the board, the positive vibes were plentiful this evening.
With a DJ spinning tunes, riders enjoyed the opportunity to have a go on the pump track, play glow-in-the-dark totem tennis, and enjoy something to eat from one of the food-trucks on site. The starting chute was lined with black-lights, transforming the stream of riders into a vibrant kaleidoscope of neon. And then, as the time ticked over to the event start at 11pm, this cheerful glowing mass assembled – cheering, dancing, laughing – and rolled out to Ride the Night.
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For all media inquiries, please contact, Anthea Hargreaves – Bicycle Network General Manager of Communications and Advocacy - p. 0400 596 799 e. antheah@bicyclenetwork.com.au.
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