Cycling Without Age launched in Lake Macquarie

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08 June 2022

The new Cycling Without Age program is bringing generations together to enjoy cycling, with triobikes allow volunteers to help older members of the community recapture the joy of cycling.

The rain held off for the official launch of the program in Lake Macquarie on 20 May.

"The triobikes were funded via the Community Building Partnership Program, and I am very proud to have one of the triobikes named "Charlestown"," Jodie Harrison MP said in NSW Parliament on 8 June.

"The program will allow NovaCare to help connect those no longer able to ride for themselves with their community and the outdoors with a ride on a triobike, piloted by our wonderful volunteers.

"I attended the launch of the "Charlestown" bike, where I met with Maree Edwards, Aboriginal Community Development Officer at Lake Macquarie City Council, and volunteer Chris."

Charity Novacare Community Services is running the program in Lake Macquarie and is now on the lookout for volunteers to become involved.

"I was proud to help fund the program, and I would like to acknowledge Novacare, its CEO Joseph McCarthy, and the nationwide Cycling Without Age organisation, led by CEO Karen O'Connor. What a welcome addition to our community!" Ms Harrison said.