Chilly Bits
When: Sunday 27th July, 2025
Don't be alarmed by the name, Chilly Bits is a brand new grass roots event to Bendigo bought to you by Jo Lythgo of the Bendigo MTB Club & Bendigo Cycles with the intention to bring together a community in the coldest, most uncomfortable time of the year, whilst raising money for a cold and uncomfortable subject Suicide.
Loosely inspired by an event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chilly Bits is a scavenger hunt on bikes spanning points across Bendigo.
Designed for all ages, all bikes, all abilities, all genders you can go it alone or in teams of up to 5 (all staying together).
100% of the profits of Chilly Bits will be donated to local suicide prevention & awareness networks in Bendigo.
Initially inspired by Wayne Holdworths story (Wayne, sadly lost his son Mac to suicide in and make people feel a little uncomfortable. Many of us in our community have been touched by suicide and the pain it leaves behind.
Some of us lucky to still have our loved ones, other not so much.
Start a conversation NOW to start Lives
Event Details.
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Terms & Conditions:
All Participants must wear an Australian Approved Helmet & abide by the Victorian Road Rules at all times throughout the day.
A bell and rear lights are encouraged and all riders must ride on formed roads and bike paths, respecting the general public they may encounter at the various locations.
All Participants will have the allocated 5 hours to find up to 12 points PLUS the Finishing location.
All Participants much be self-sufficient and carry appropriate gear – it will be cold so dress accordingly, the most outrageous the better.
As the Hunt will be held outdoors and WILL proceed even in poor weather conditions on the day. The Organiser is not liable to the Participant for any loss, damage, cost or expense of any kind including, but not limited to, refund of entry fees.
This scavenger hunt is just for FUN! There are no prizes, it is NOT a competition, just a bunch of great people having a great time and helping raise awareness for a great cause.
Any Participant under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
All Participants MUST Ride a Pedal Powered Bike, Trike, Hand Cycle OR E-Bike – NO Scooters, Motorbikes OR NON-Pedal Assist bicycles, as per Australian Bicycle Standards.
All Registrations are Non-Refundable – if you cannot make the event your registration and add on will be added directly to the donations to Smack Talk.
All riders MUST be covered by their current insurance or the insurance that will be issued by Bicycle Network – Bicycle Network insurance is by far the best personal liability insurance for cyclists of all abilities with the best cover – see links for more information, https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/membership/
Hunt Communications will be made via email. The Attendees are therefore required to provide a valid email address upon Registration.
The Participant consents to receiving and reading all information that is made available on the Bicycle Network website, in email newsletters, the Ride Guide and all other literature concerning the Ride.
Animals are not permitted on the event.
The Organiser is not or liable to the Participant for any loss, damage, cost or expense, whether direct, indirect, incurred by the Participant.
The Organiser reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to refuse to allow the Participant to participate in the Scavenger Hunt, or to remove the Participant from the Hunt for breach of these terms and conditions, or if it determines it appropriate to do so.