Government Partners

The Victorian Government - 'Go for your life'.

The Victorian Government is committed to the health and wellbeing of all Victorians, and to becoming a leader in developing healthy and active communities.

Recognising that physical inactivity and poor nutrition is a leading contributor to many preventable chronic diseases, it has developed the 'Go for your life' initiative, aimed at increasing the levels of physical activity and healthy eating by Victorians.

'Go for your life' seeks to improve the ongoing health and wellbeing of the Victorian community and is engaging people and communities across Victoria in the challenge of adopting healthier lifestyles and preventing chronic disease.

The Festival of Cycling and in particular the 'Go for your life' "One Hour Challenge", is a practical and fun way for the entire community to be involved in living and promoting the 'Go for your life' message.

Parks Victoria: Healthy Parks Healthy People.

Cycling for recreation, competition, commuting and tourism is enjoyed by people of all ages and Melbournians’ love affair with cycling is amply demonstrated everyday in participation levels and through agencies such as Parks Victoria and Local Councils providing and promoting facilities to support safe access to this healthy and environmentally friendly activity.

The intent is to promote a day of healthy participation for elite competitors, general cyclists and families at Albert Park, promoting the personal and environmental health benefits of cycling through Healthy Parks Healthy People and other government initiatives.

Parks Victoria recognises the need and opportunities for such an event and has committed its support and sponsorship to ensure this develops as a successful annual world class cycling event.