Well what a fantastic day out, I thoroughly enjoyed my first Melbourne Summer Cycle after finishing the 40kms on my BMX bike, for which I send a BIG thank you to BSC Bikes, Melbourne for supplying.

Overall, cyclists raised $520,000 for MS, an awesome achievement:))

A big congratulations also to Jessica, Jak and Sue for getting through the 40kms. Fortunately we didn’t reach the expected top of 34º, rather it was a much more manageable 22º with overcast skies cutting down the sun’s rays.

For next year I’m setting an ambitious target of raising $2000 and will be seeking sponsorship based on riding the full 40kms once again on a fantastic BMX bike again on a fantastic BMX bike.

The great thing about the Melbourne Summer Cycle is its accessibility to families; I saw plenty of kids making the epic 40kms on their on bikes or being towed behind mum or dad.

As cycling is experiencing a major boom at the moment, any events that promote awareness and the attractiveness of cycling as a form of exercise and transport need to be supported.

Which means it’s still not too late to support this great cause and remember all donations are tax deductible.

This entry was posted on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 11:37 am by Andrew Talati and is filed under Cycling.

Tags: Cycling, Exercise

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