Lucy Wicks (Robertson, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to acknowledge the outstanding work of the Rotary Clubs of Erina and Gosford North in my electorate of Robertson. Just last week the two clubs joined forces to host the 17th annual Central Coast Century Challenge Cycle Ride at the Mt Penang Parklands in Kariong. The cycle challenge has four categories for the ride, for everyone. Whether it is the kids' challenge, where they dressed up as superheroes and looked fantastic, or the 20-kilometre, the 50-kilometre or the gruelling 100-kilometre challenge, the ride winds through the picturesque hinterland of the Central Coast, through the hills of Somersby and Mangrove Mountain, and it is certainly a challenge. I was thrilled to be able to attend this year's event and wave off the hundreds of riders taking part in support of an outstanding organisation, Coast Shelter. Each year the Century Challenge raises vital funds for Coast Shelter in Gosford, which has operated on the Central Coast for some 25 years. It provides vital support and accommodation for those in our community who are doing it tough and provides over 1,000 free meals every week to those who need it most.

I would also like to pay tribute to the Bendigo Community Bank branches at East Gosford, Ettalong, Kincumber, Lisarow and Wyong, who came onboard this year to sponsor the event. In doing so, I acknowledge also the support of Bikeworx, Priceline Pharmacy at Woy Woy, The Edge Cycles, Champion Chiropractic Centre, Erina Leagues Club and East Coast Beverages. So, congratulations to the Rotary Clubs of Erina and Gosford North, the local sponsors and of course each and every rider who took part, making this year's event a success. (Time expired)