This turned out to be a super day. My company sponsored the local community at Malabar to ride in the Gong ride. We supplied a coach, a marquee, t-shirts, BBQ and organisation. The community got behind it and raised over $7000. Also four children including my 12 year old daughter Serena rode the 56kms from Heathcote to Wollongong. They were all troopers, well done Serena, Haylee, Josh and Tristan.
The weather was very kind to us with cool cloudy conditions but no rain and a tailwind.
The weather was very kind to us with cool cloudy conditions but no rain and a tailwind.
We were inspired by Annette B, who suffers from MS and whose daughter Haylee also rode in the event. Some people inspire you with their quiet determination. Annette and Haylee are two such people and today my daughter Serena was too. She guts her way up the hills, and never complained or gave up.
Annette and her parents came down on the coach and welcomed us at the finish. That gave the ride a new meaning for all of us.
Special thanks go to Sarah B. for her great organisation, the Normandie Motel for catering and to everyone who came on the bus as riders and helpers. It was a privilege to be involved. Thank you.
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