Team Penning Australia lends a hand

Fundraising for the Barossa to Tamworth Charity Bike Ride has already had a boost with Team Penning Australia chipping in $4000 towards the ride with funds from their event held at the Australian Equine Livestock and Events Centre in September.

Team Penning Australia president Bob Lee said the organisation wanted to support a Tamworth service and one close to their hearts.

"A lot of our horse riders have used it and this is where we live," he said.

Team Penning Australia said they would donate money to the service every year and that this year's event was to become the first of many major events for them.

**As of today there are six cyclist spots available and three support crew spots available on the Charity Bike Ride. Riders will depart Tamworth on Tuesday March 3 and the Ride will begin in South Australia's Barossa Valley on Friday March 6 with a maximum of 30 riders and 10 support crew **

Welcome

Welcome to the Barossa to Tamworth Charity Bike Ride blog site.
In August 2000, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, a registered charity organisation, celebrates its 10th Anniversary in the New England north West region of NSW, Australia.
To celebrate this livesaving Service's work and anniversary a group of riders and support crew will celebrate the start of this achievement year by conducting a Charity Bike Ride from South Australia's Barossa Valley back to Tamworth, in north western NSW.
We are hoping to raise in excess of $40,000 from the event and we would like you to help us achieve this milestone.
If you would like to find out how to donate to the Barossa Charity Bike Ride simply forward your donation to PO BOX 962 Tamworth NSW Australia, make a donation in person to any branch of the Westpac Bank or contact the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service on 02 6766 6641. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Through this blog we will regularly update you on registered participants, will provide you with regular updates on the Bike Ride and other developments in the New England North West as well as a progressive fundraising total for the event.