RUTHERGLEN VINTAGE BIKE RIDE 2026

 The Rotary Club of Rutherglen Inc. is again organising a “Vintage Bike Ride” – the next event will be on Saturday 11th April 2026 - which provides an opportunity to visit the North-East Victoria Wine Country and support fund raising for good causes including the "Saying NO to Domestic Violence" and the Country Fire Authority.

Distance – Various options – 10kms to the lunch location (Cofield Wines, Wahgunyah) and 10 kms back, but support is available if 10kms is your limit; 20-40 kms if you are happy “just rolling along” on the “Rutherglen Loops” cycling trail, which connects most of the wineries in the district. Ride on the rail-trail, Loops cycle paths or gentle roads, most with very little traffic, mostly sealed.

Start / Finish – will be at the Rutherglen Convent, now converted to very desirable accommodation, 50-74 High Street Rutherglen. Relaxed and staggered start time from approximately 10am with the bike ride finishing at about 4pm in time for drinks and music at the Convent. 

Includes – Prize for best “vintage” clothing, a display of interesting bikes, a bbq lunch at Cofield Wines, Wahgunyah (wine purchases for own account), supported riding (emergency trailer, delivery of wine purchases from Cofield wines to your Rutherglen contact address), post ride refreshments and live music at the Convent. Also the chance to win fabulous raffle prizes including a modern unisex e-bike, an electric tricycle.  luxury accommodation in Rutherglen (valued at $300 per night) and many other prizes in the raffle.

Opportunity to – have a long weekend in the Rutherglen wine region, have a great ride and support good causes. Stay longer if you can!

Note that – one of our sponsors this year is AV Cycling Tours. This company is offering a free shuttle bus service from Albury Wodonga to Rutherglen and return. This is a fabulous opportunity for those of you coming from the Albury Wodonga area to get to and from Rutherglen, with your bike, at no charge. See what else AV Cycling Tours offer and to book your place on the shuttle bus on 11th April contact Andrew Vile on 0427 540 557.

Ticket Prices – All profits will be donated to charity, with the main recipients being the Rotary Australia campaign “Say NO to Domestic and Family Violence” and the local Country Fire Authority.

- The price ($50 adult ride pre-booked, $60 adult ride “walk-up” on the day, $20 child under 18), includes a bbq lunch at Cofield Wines, Wahgunyah, a support wagon, route map, tourist information on the Rutherglen district, energy food bars, water, a prize for “best vintage dressed”, bicycle display, post ride refreshments and other surprises!

- There is also a $30 adult lunch only ticket (no ride).

- Tickets are non-refundable but transferable to other people. Bike ride conditions still apply in those circumstances.

VERY IMPORTANT – To enter the Vintage Bike Ride participants must acknowledge agreement with the terms and conditions of the ride which include disclaimers and an indemnity.  This requirement is part of Rotary’s insurance rules. When purchasing a ticket(s) participants will acknowledge that Rotary, its officers, employees and volunteers are released from liability for injury or damage incurred taking part in the bike ride. 

Tickets - are available here. 

 Our major sponsor for the Vintage Rride is:

 RUTHERGLEN VINTAGE BIKE RIDE 2026

The next edition of the Rutherglen Rotary Club's Vintage Bike Ride will be held on Saturday April 11th 2026.

Over 200 participants enjoyed this year's ride and plans are under way for a similar format in 2026.

Save the date and book your accommodation now.

Round up a few mates, dust off the old bike and see if you can still squeeze into an old jersey. Or just turn up and enjoy the day. Bike displays. Lunch at a  winery. Live music. Catch up with friends old and new. 

Full details will be posted on Facebook and the Rutherglen Rotary Club website in due course.

Kevin Kelly our 2025/26 President

Kevin Kelly has been inducted as the rotary club of Ruthjerglens President at the club's annual changeover dinner held at the Rutherglen High School.

Over 40 people attended the changeover, catered for with a three course meal by the Rutherglen High School's Vet Hospitality students.

Kevin thanked outgoing President Frank and his board for their work and introduced his new board including Peter Walker - Secretary, Steve Ireland - Treasurer, Steve Jones - Service Director, Colin Foster - Youth Director, Lance sullivan - Programs Director, Anita Saleeba - Bulletin Editor.