TOUR de Cure riders rolled into Warrnambool last night after their more than 200-kilometre journey from Mount Gambier.
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About 110 cyclists stopped for lunch in Portland and a short break in Yambuk before pedalling into Warrnambool in time for a community dinner at the Mid City Motel.
Ride co-founder Geoff Coombes said yesterday was the toughest day so far on the cyclists’ trek from Adelaide to Melbourne.
“This is the biggest day at 220 kilometres today. We’ve done 600 kilometres over the last four days. There’s a couple of people who are looking for a good night’s sleep and a massage,” he said, laughing.
“The weather has been a challenge but we’ve got an easier job than those with cancer.”
Tour de Cure is about riding to raise awareness and funds to find a cancer cure.
“We have already raised over $4 million this year,” Mr Coombes said.
As well as raising funds, Mr Coombes said the ride was also about spreading a healthy message, especially to local children.
Riders stayed overnight in Warrnambool and a community breakfast and entertainment will be held this morning at the Civic Green. A highlight will be live crosses from Sunrise presenter and tour rider Mark Baretta, who has taken part in the ride since 2007.
Riders are expected to depart in groups between 7.45am and 9am today.