Cyclists prepare for rescue helicopter fundraiser
October 14, 2009
It’s just days until the 2009 Yellow Pages Hell on Wheels Cycle Tour gets under way and the riders say the adrenalin has already started pumping.
In the lead-up to Saturday’s kick-off of the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter fundraiser in Tenterfield, tour riders are busy carrying out final inspections on their bikes and ensuring their fitness levels are up to the gruelling 550 kilometre event that takes riders across northern NSW.
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter general manager Kris Beavis said the tour was a fun event but carried a very important message.
“There’s nearly 40 riders involved in Yellow Pages Hell on Wheels and they’re all looking forward to the challenge and the camaraderie,” he said.
“But every rider knows their contribution in this event is helping to keep Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter flying.
“At about $5500 per mission, saving lives isn’t cheap. So we’re asking people to get behind this event by making a donation and playing a part in supporting the important work done by the rescue helicopter.”
Mr Beavis said riders were aiming to raise $52,000 during the eight-day event. He is encouraging individuals and businesses to sponsor a rider or simply make a donation by calling 6627 4444 or visiting www.helirescue.com.au
The Yellow Pages Hell on Wheels Cycle Tour schedule is as follows:
Day 1 – Saturday October 17 – Depart Tenterfield (and return same day)
Day 2 – Sunday October 18 – Depart Tenterfield for Drake
Day 3 – Monday October 19 – Depart Drake for Casino
Day 4 – Tuesday October 20 – Depart Casino for Kyogle
Day 5 – Wednesday October 21 – Depart Kyogle for Tyalgum
Day 6 – Thursday October 22 – Depart Tyalgum for Murwillumbah
Day 7 – Friday October 23 – Depart Murwillumbah for Ballina
Day 8 – Saturday October 24 – Depart Ballina for Lismore
Media and the public can catch up with the riders at the following places at the end of each day:
Telegraph Hotel in Tenterfield on Saturday night, Oct 17 (raffles and Karaoke)
Drake Hotel/Motel on the Sunday night (October 18)
The Royal Hotel in Casino on the Monday night
The Commercial Hotel in Kyogle on Tuesday night (with a trivia night being held)
The Tyalgum Pub on Wednesday night (with a pool competition to be held)
The Riverview Hotel in Murwillumbah on Thursday night (with a joke night)
The Australian Hotel in Ballina on Friday night (with a band from 6pm)
And, at the rescue helicopter base in Lismore on Saturday, Oct 24, from 1pm
For further information:
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter
Phone: 6627 4444
Email: media@helirescue.com.au
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The Hell On Wheels is a great challenge for oneself whilst doing something great (that is fundraising for a purposeful course) for the community. Worth a try and maybe you will just come back again, I did.