Goals of the Tour de V Centre

The Tour de V Centre will:

1. Shine a spotlight on the unacceptable statistics relating to veterans:
   – Homelessness is nearly three times higher for veterans than the general public.
   – Suicide rates are double the rate of the general public for male veterans and even higher for female veterans.
2. Showcase the unique V Centre Veteran Empowerment Program: a program that combines a safe place to live with individually-tailored support, enabling each veteran to overcome their challenges and work to address the causes of their homelessness.
3. Build/Strengthen Relationships
   Bring the community together, foster collaboration and generate strong bonds between regional and urban Victoria to support veterans in need.

Calling for Riders!

The Tour de V Centre is a 4-day cycle ride beginning in Warrnambool and ending in Box Hill. Please note the following details.

Participants will be provided with: 

• Accommodation for four nights from Sun 12 to Thurs 16 Oct
• All meals including breakfast at day’s starting point, lunch on the way, evening meal at the end of the day
• Support along each day’s route including snacks, water, first aid and bike support
• Ride outfits – gilette and rider’s jersey (Note: riders to provide own shorts/bibs, warm and wet weather cycling gear.)
• Transport of one bag/case per participant from start to finish each day

Participants must bring:

• A road bike in suitable condition for a four-day road race
• A riding helmet and shoes/cleats etc
• Bike equipment such as spare inner tubes, pump, repair kit
• Personal items/medication

Expectations and Requirements:

The Tour de V Centre is promoting awareness of the issues facing some military veterans.

• Participants are expected to have a strong connection to the veteran community and an understanding of the post-service issues affecting some veterans.
• To take advantage of media opportunities, we are seeking people willing to speak from personal and/or professional experience.
• Participants must be in a suitable physical condition to ride for four consecutive days and a total of 460km. Any medical conditions or restrictions must be stated on the Expression of Interest and appropriate precautions taken to ensure a successful ride. Doctor’s approval may be sought.
• Participants must be at the start in Warrnambool no later than 7:00am on Monday 13 October 2025.
• We will assist with transport to the start and from the finish where possible and will encourage ride-sharing. Please indicate on the form whether you will need assistance or whether you can provide assistance with transport.

Please note that acceptance of a participant into the event is at the discretion of the organisers, Vasey RSL Care, and a response will be provided to all who submit an Expression of Interest using the form below.

Cost to participate: $500 per person

This covers the cost to put on the Tour de V Centre and includes items as listed above.

Terms & Conditions

Please read the Terms & Conditions carefully before proceeding. Your completion of the Expression of Interest Form constitutes your agreement with these Terms & Conditions.