''The 2012 Tour of Duty charity bike ride is committed to road safety”.

 “All  participants, in support of Veterans, will at all times demonstrate ethical riding practices to enable a harmonious and safe co-existence with all road users on the Victorian riding route from Echuca to Melton”.

VetRide invites you to be a part of the inaugural Victorian ‘Tour of Duty’ fundraising recreational (non racing) road cycling event. The tour will be of approximately 400 kilometres over four days, commencing from Echuca on the Murray River, on Sunday morning 25 March 2012 and travelling via Bendigo, Castlemaine, Maryborough and Ballarat to finish at Melton, on Wednesday 28 March 2012. Individual as well as team relay based applications, are invited.

There will also be an optional further but later ceremonial stage at Phillip Island, where the recipient of the fundraising proceeds, the Vietnam Veterans Museum, will be host to all participating riders. The National Vietnam Veterans Museum is the only Museum of its kind in Australia covering a specific period in Australia's military history. The collection of around 6000 artefacts exists to permanently record Australia's longest commitment to any war to date. It presents the story of Australia’s military involvement at a time of deep division among the Australian population, over compulsory conscription for national service.

The Museum is of great historical and cultural significance for Australians of all ages and it also provides a nostalgic meeting place for veterans and their families. The Museum would benefit greatly from the raising of some much needed funds, so that it can continue in its work. For information about the Museum itself, their website can be found at www.vietnamvetsmuseum.org

VetRide has partnered with the Everyday Hero online fundraising and the link can be found at http://everydayhero.com.au/charity/view?charity=1882

All participants will receive a custom-madeVetRide event jersey valued at over $90.00!