Bike Week Bash at Woy Woy

A Bike Week Bash will be held at Woy Woy on Sunday, September 30.

The event begins at 9am and will be held at Anderson Park, Woy Woy, opposite the Woy Woy Ferry Wharf.

It will feature stalls, demonstrations and special guest Oscar Ruiz from the State Department of Sport and Recreation in Bogota, Columbia.

Mr Ruiz will be speaking about cycle programs in South America.

The event also includes free cycle skills courses for children, prize give-a-ways and free entertainment.

The Bakery, an 11-piece street funk band, will be playing on the day.

Other highlights to the day include the Central Coast Community Chest Community Pedal fundraiser.

The 12km bike ride starts at 8.30am from Lions Park Reserve at the Gosford Waterfront to the Spike Milligan Bridge, Woy Woy.

Entry into the event is $5 which is payable on the day and includes a show bag and free sausage sandwich for every rider.

All proceeds raised on the day go towards local charities.

Community Chest general manager Cr Chris Holstein said the ride was a great opportunity for families and individuals to get out and have a great day.

"The route is flat, safe and suitable for all age groups and levels of fitness," Cr Holstein said.

"It's not a race but more a leisurely stroll.

"The ride is a great way to kick off Gosford Council's Bike Week Bash."

Bike Week is a state-wide initiative aimed at getting more people active and encouraging families to cycle more to reduce pollution.

Clare Graham, 14 Sep 2007