Brunetti

"I just love gelati."  

Clare, Moonee Ponds

Team Brunetti

Team Brunetti Cycling – Commenced August 2007

Passionate about cycling – Introducing Team Brunetti.

Brunetti has launched its own cycling team and its mission is to provide members with services and opportunities to optimise enjoyment of cycling and Italian culture experience. From regular team rides followed by great coffee with friends to the opportunity of participating in cycling trips and events locally and abroad (Italy), Team Brunetti represents the best of cycling and Italian culture. If you share our passion, then Team Brunetti is for you.

What Do I Receive For Joining

Entry into Team Brunetti will provide you with the following benefits and services:

  • Team Brunetti Club Shirt
  • Drink Bottle and Musette bag
  • Organised weekly team rides
  • A complimentary Brunetti Coffee at completion of team rides
  • Participation as a team in various cycling events (entry fee required)
  • Team social events with an ‘Italian flavour’
  • Special club member deals on Italian Immersions Italian Cycling Trips
  • Team Brunetti bib’n’brace and vest at cost price

How Do I Join

To join Team Brunetti you are required to provide the following:

The Ride It Insurance Cover

CycleSport Victoria has a licence aimed at recreational/social cyclists. The Ride It licence has been available for the past few years, however the benefits of the licence have significantly increased recently, making the product exceptional value. The benefits of the Ride It licence are as follows -

Insurance Cover

around the clock insurance coverage during logged training or social riding (individual and/or group) including organised events. Cover includes:

  • Personal Accident
  • $20m Public Liability
  • Third Party
  • Medical expenses
  • Loss of income

Access

The Ride It Licence offers you more than just great insurance. You will have the opportunity to develop your cycling through the following:

  • Introductory cycling skills programs (eg. J Cycle, Skill Cycle)
  • Experienced accredited coaches
  • Cyclo Sportif mass participation rides at discount rates
  • DISC velodrome training options
  • CycleSport Victoria website ‘Coaches Corner’
  • Competitive licence upgrade options

Bonuses

  • Free supporter pack including tote bag, drink bottle, socks and stickers.
  • Official Cycling Australia and club membership
  • Discounted CycleSport Victoria apparel
  • Weekly e-newsletter
  • Optional bicycle insurance

The Ride It licence is valid for a full calendar year and is exceptionally priced at $45 for adults or $90 for a family (2 adults and 2 kids). To obtain a licence please contact Adam Smith at CycleSport Victoria.

Team Events

Brunetti will periodically enter major cycling events of which you will have the opportunity to join (this will be an extra fee to your membership fee).

2008 - 09 Event Calendar

2008
October - Round the Bay in Day Ride (Melbourne – Victoria)
2009
January - Alpine Classic (Victoria)
March - Great Ocean and Otway Classic Ride (Victoria)
May - Gran Fondo della Vernaccia (Tuscany – Italy)
Sept/Oct - L’Eroica (Tuscany – Italy)
October - Round the Bay in Day (Melbourne – Victoria)

Team Manager

Co-coordinating Team Brunetti activities is Darren Welch. A sports science graduate with over 10 years of extensive experience working with sports teams and individuals of varying levels. His role with Team Brunetti will be to service and support participant needs.

Darren is also co-owner of Italian Immersions a company specialising in Italian travel with an emphasis on cycling trips. Subsequently, Darren has an enthusiasm for physical activity with cycling currently at the top of his preferred outdoor pursuits – particularly if it involves Italy!!

*10% discount applies per person for any Italian Immersions cycle trips in Tuscany for 2008 only. It includes land content only inclusions are stated in the Italian Immersions brochure and on their website –www.italianimmersions.com.au