By Isabel Vieira | posted on February 18, 2021
AN ANNUAL community cycling event is coming back to Albany, with participants gearing up to cycle for a good cause.
The event is hosted by MSWA, a not-for-profit organisation which provides vital support and services for people living with neurological conditions in Western Australia.
The community is encouraged to get involved by fundraising or sponsoring riders to participate, helping to raise funds for MSWA to continue providing its support services.
The event will kick off at Emu Point on March 13, where participants choose between a 10km family ride, 40km, 80 km or the 135km challenge route.
In its fourth year running in Albany, the cycling routes takes riders through iconic landmarks and scenic locations, drawing in participants from all over the region and Perth.
The Cridge family are this year’s event ambassadors, with Mackenzie riding on behalf of her father Rob, who is a long-term advocate for people living with neurological conditions like himself.
Last year Mackenzie took part in the 2020 MSWA Albany ride, helping to raise awareness and vital funds for hundreds of people living with all neurological conditions in the Great Southern region.
Mackenzie said she is inspired and motivated by her father to continue his work in helping the community.
“It’s about being able to show support and help in a way for not only my dad but others living with MS,” she says.
MSWA Events Manager Gail Szabo said they’re hoping to have another great turnout after 200 participants got on the bikes last year.
“It’s all about having an event that brings the community together more and the other important thing is the funds that we do raise stay in the Great Southern and go to support our members, clients and customers in that region,” she said.
“We’re really excited to keep com- ing back, year on year it grows and has a great atmosphere on the day.”
“We’re looking forward to coming back to Albany and raising some much-needed funds.”
