The day in aid of breast cancer research starts with a ride from Glen Innes to Red Range and back.  It’s open to adults and children older than 16, with registration at 7 am in West Avenue, opposite Anzac Park.

The next event is a gentler ride (on bikes, trikes or skates) around Anzac Park. It is open to adults and children under 16 provided they are accompanied by an adult. Registration is from 10:00 am and the ride starts at 10.30.

There are then two demanding races, one for women and children aged over 14 but under 16 and the second for men and children aged over 16.  The first starts at 11.45 and the second at 1 pm.  Both last 45 minutes.

The final race of the day is for top-class cyclists.  It starts at 2.15 and the organisers say it ”continues for 45 minutes of heart thumping riding and quick sprints.  This ride is restricted to experienced bicycle race riders that have relevant club and state affiliations.”

Throughout the day there will be live music and entertainment for children and adults. In the middle of the afternoon, there will be a raffle.

Money raised will go to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  It’s all being organised by the Rotary Club of Glen Innes, and in particular by Mike Stone whose wife, Vicki, is fighting the illness.

He has seen her treatment and talked to the doctors about the research that’s made her particular form of cancer a little more beatable.  

He was so impressed – by her and the research – that he’s decided to raise money to fund the search for more life-saving knowledge.

“The research has kept Vicki with me,” he said.