The 2011 Tour de Kids is now over. Here are some of the amazing statistics from our 7-day Adelaide to Melbourne ride:

Number of teams = 5

Number of riders = 40 (plus a few late visitors)

Distance = 1178km

Riding time = 38 hours 02 minutes

Longest hill climb = 20 kilometers (with another 7km climb that day)

Approx. number pedal strokes (per rider) = 226,800

Approx. Calories burnt (per rider) = 49,000

Salad rolls eaten (combined total all riders) = 350+

Muffins eaten (combined total all riders) = 350+

Bananas eaten (combined total all riders) = 50kgs

Number of accidents = 0

And most importantly.....

Money raised (so far) = $550,000+

Day four riders will ride 191km from Casteston to Warrnambool. The route is once again flat with a few undulations that the peloton "should", comfortably roll over. The route includes some truly great rural country side but limited cafe options for stoppages. As such, riders will need to bypass once again coffee and a muffin and replace with an early (but more than satisfying) lunch at around 80km at Kings Bakery at Hamilton (Home of the Famous Kings Pie). This will be the only major stop for the day before riding the remaining 110km route. 

Day three riders will ride a fantastic 161km to Casterton. The route is once again extremely flat however, this time, riders are protected from the wind thanks to tree lined streets. Riders will need to carbo load as there is no where to stop for coffee or muffins until lunch at the world famous Penola Bakery at 108km. At around 25km out of Casterton riders will cross the Victorian border and the country side becomes even more protected, fast and flat.