Thursday,
5 December 2024
Great Vic Bike ride an economic boost for town

THE population of Mansfield swelled by more 2600 last week when the 40th Great Victorian Bike Ride (GVBR) rolled into town to enjoy a well-deserved rest day after arriving in challenging wet conditions in the 114km leg from Wangaratta.

Once settled into their base at the Mansfield Showgrounds, an army of riders later descended on local businesses to escape the rain on Wednesday.

Some riders had ...

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