Ride planned to Gosford

A ride from Woy Woy to the Gosford foreshore is being planned for Bike Week.

The ride would be held on the morning of Sunday, September 18.

Last years Bike Bash attracted approximately 200 participants.

A representative of the Central Coast Community Chest has approached council with a proposal to sponsor, with Council support, an expanded Community Ride.

The proposed community Ride would include three alternative rides, to end on the Gosford foreshore.

The rides would commence at Woy Woy, Niagara Park and Erina and follow established and possibly proposed cycleway routes.

Profits generated by the Community Ride would go to the Community Chest.

Community Chest has stated in the report that a well promoted Community Ride could be expected to attract up to 1000 participants and become a significant local event.

Last year's Bike Bash was promoted and staged by Gosford Council as a community health and safety event on the Gosford foreshore.

There was no promoted ride to the event.

Council agenda EO.17, May 24