22 riders set themselves the challenge to complete the round trip of 888 kilometres in eight days, cycling around 100 kms a day, stopping off in Boorowa last Thursday. 

“Each participant is looking forward to the adventure of a long group ride through this lovely countryside while knowing they are raising funds for a great cause,” said David Lefcovitch.

Proceeds from the Great Western Ride go to the Katoke Trust for Overseas Aid, which raises funds primarily for the construction and operation of Katoke-Lweru Secondary School.

The school is located in a remote part of north-western Tanzania and provides a quality education for 450 plus students who would otherwise miss out on secondary education.

The Katoke Trust for Overseas Aid is a small grassroots non-for-profit organisation powered by the enthusiasm and hard work of a small group of volunteers.

This means that funds can go directly to where they are needed most.

 “This is my second Katoke bike ride” said Paul Wong Pan. It’s a wonderful experience and I know my efforts are directly making a difference to individual children as well as the broader community at Katoke,”.

The group are being hosted by community organisations, churches and state schools for their overnight stays and welcome any community members who would like find out more about the ride, Katoke or how to donate to the riders.

On Sunday, September 25, the ride commenced from Bathurst to Blayney before the group made their way to Blayney on the Monday.

On September 26, the group headed to Canowindra and on Tuesday, September 27 they arrived in Grenfell.

Wednesday saw the group ride to Temora before heading to Boorowa on Thursday, September 28.

They arrived in Cowra on Friday, September 30 and headed over back to Blayney on October 1.

The ride finished in Bathurst on Sunday, October 2.