Brolga Bill's Bike Trail (BBBT)
'Twas Brolga Bill, from Rutherglen, that caught the cycling craze,
He turned away the good old wings that served him many days...
This geoart shows Brolga Bill's bike.
It is designed so you can be like Brolga Bill, and complete the trail by bike.
(and hopefully not come to the sticky end like his mate Mulga Bill)
All the puzzles are about bike riding, and can be solved with an easy online search.
The puzzle
The Australian National Ride to Work Day (also National Ride2Work Day) is a commuter cycling social movement and participatory event that encourages commuters to bicycle to and from work. The event is held in October annually at various location in most Australian states and territories.
Question: In what year was the inaugural event held in Melbourne, and how many cyclists took part? (no spaces)
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