This Bike S.A. Ride was the inaugural ride for women and girls, hopefully to be held annually now as it was such a success. Over 500 took part ranging from around two years to approx 65+ and the money raised was donated to the Children's Oncology Foundation.
We began and finished in Elder Park where there was catering and entertainment. There were all shapes and sizes in both bikes and riders and the excitement in the air was tangible. The four ride choices ranged from flat 15kms to hilly 50kms, with one group returning by train.
All were ther for a common reason but some also had personal goals.
Not being used to the city 'by bike', I opted to step out of my comfort zone and take to the hills. We had a police escort out of the city, then we were on our own.
I had a ball and I encourage anyone to take part in a 'big group' ride if you have never done so and to do it again if you have.
Mary Lockwood
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