Ballina to celebrate Bike Week
NSW Bike Week takes place in September every year throughout NSW, and this year it will run from Saturday, September 20, to Sunday, September 28.
Bike Week events seek to encourage participation in cycling as an enjoyable, low-cost, healthy and environmentally friendly transport alternative, particularly for short trips.
As part of NSW Bike Week, and for the third year running, Ballina Shire Council, in conjunction with the RTA, bicycle user groups, and local businesses will be running Ballina Bike Sunday on Sunday, September 21, at Missingham Park, cnr Kingsford Smith Dr and Bentinck St, Ballina.
This half-day free community event will have organised rides up to 20km in length predominantly using shared pathways, and will start at the following times:
8.30am 20km leisurely ride
8.45am 15km leisurely ride
9am short ride for families with young children
9.15am 10km leisurely ride.
Regular cycling groups are also invited to start and finish their rides from Missingham Park and be part of the event.
In addition to the rides, competitions will be judged from 10.30am and prizes awarded for the following categories:
The Best Decorated Bike
The Most Unusual Bike
The Oldest Rider
The Youngest Rider.
There will also be prize draws for participating, information displays, demonstrations, fun bike skills challenges, and as with previous years, the SES will be providing a barbecue.
Everyone is welcome to attend, including new cyclists and families with young children.
