Australia Day ride to Gosford

The inaugural Australia Day Bike Ride will see participants cycle more than 10 km from Woy Woy to Gosford raising money for cancer research and services along the way.

The event will also give participants the opportunity to enjoy the festivities in both Gosford and Woy Woy.

Registration for riders is between 8am and 9am at Anderson Park, Woy Woy, before departing on the cycleway from Woy Woy to Gosford.

There will be stations along the way for people to take a break and drink water.

Upon arrival at Adcock Park, riders can make their way to Gosford waterfront and join in the Australia Day celebrations from 10am.

Participants have the option of returning to Woy Woy at their leisure, but are encouraged to arrive back in Anderson Park by 2pm for the special prize draw for which all entrants of the Australia Day Bike Ride are eligible.

Bikes can be left in a secure compound at both locations for a gold coin donation.

The cost to participate starts from $5 per person or $10 per family (two adults, two children).

Participants are encouraged to seek sponsorship from friends, family, neighbours or colleagues to complete the ride.

Proceeds raised will go to Cancer Council Australia and the Australia Day Committee.

To register, go to www.doyourthing.com.au or download a registration form at council's website at www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/news_events/public_events/2010/gosford-city-australia-day-celebrations/

Registrations can also be taken and submitted at council's customer service centres in Gosford, Erina, Woy Woy and Kincumber.

Press release, 18 Jan 2010 Alexandra Hornby, Gosford Council