Downhill hit for finances: A competitor in last year's Tour of Bright. This year's event was cancelled due to bad weather, resulting in a high bill for organisers.
ORGANISERS of the Tour of Bright face losing $15,000 due to their bicycle race being cancelled.
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The event was due to run from Friday to Sunday but was halted due to the forecast storms.
To recoup the money, the Alpine Cycling Club has set up a GoFundMe page and as of 6pm on Sunday night had raised nearly $7000.
Costs already incurred related to traffic management, race bibs, the hiring of various items and roadside barriers.
More than 700 cyclists were expected to compete.
