Sydney to Melbourne Bike Ride

Initiated by PP Ray Lipscombe, Altona City RC organized 5 Sydney to Melbourne Bike Rides to raise funds for Charity.

Highlights:

Rotary Clubs along the way (Liverpool, Goulburn, Holbrook, Wangaratta and Seymour) generously supported us with hospitality and/or donation of funds;
Challenges encountered included weather (rain, headwinds, freezing weather), punctures, and a knee replacement 4 months before the final ride;
Total funds raised for charity (5 rides) were close to $89,000;
Distribution of Funds included $18,500 each for research into Bowel, Prostate and Ovarian Cancer; $11,000 for Rotary's global program to eradicate Polio, $18,500 for local Rotary Projects, and a donation to Australian Rotary Health Research.
Regular support team members included Joe Gianchino (Chairman), Barry Hanson , Bob Rawson, Hans Kopans, Charlie Montebello, with Assistant Governor Cherie Osborne joining the 2014 ride.
The photo shows the final group of Riders and Support crew at the start line in Sydney;
Alsco was the major sponsor;
The generous support of all who contributed to this outstanding project is greatly appreciated.