The annual Arapiles Cycling Event is on again this Saturday, with four circuits on offer to suit any rider.

The community event is not a race, but aims to take in the scenic sights of the Mount Arapiles precinct near Natimuk.

Organisers have arranged 100, 75 and 50-kilometre routes on a marked course that follows sealed roads, avoiding major highways.

Participants can also elect to complete a 20-kilometre route that uses the Arapiles Big Sky Bike Trail.

Riders on the 100km circuit will leave Natimuk at 8am, with the 75km and 50km riders set to depart at 9am and the 20km group leaving at 10am. All riders are expected back in Natimuk at about lunch time.

The event supports charity Wimmera Against Cancer in Kids and is organised and run by a volunteers. Marshals will be on course to guide cyclists during the day, with rest stops to offer a break and refreshments.

St John Ambulance crews will be on hand, with Parks Victoria, Regional Roads Victoria, Victoria Police, Aus-Cycling and Horsham Rural City Council all supporting the event.

Organisers said they had already received registrations from riders across Victoria, as well as at least one interstate rider from Canberra.

Some participants will use e-bikes, which organisers said had opened up the event to participants of all ages.

More information on the event is available at www.aceride.com.au. 

Online entries close at 10pm tomorrow, with cash entries accepted on Saturday morning in Natimuk.

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