Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) annual Perth to Busselton bike ride was held on Friday 13 November, with 32 participants completing the 245km ride in sweltering conditions.
The annual event is a test of strength and endurance to raise vital funds for the Children’s Leukaemia and Cancer Research Foundation bringing employees and clients together for a good cause. Riders departed WGE’s Perth office at 5.00am and crossed the finish line with a sprint finish along the Busselton foreshore at 4.30pm. Scott Tulk took out the line honours as well as raising the most funds.
The crew trained for 12 weeks in the lead up to the event and the ride was a great success. This year’s ride was faster than previous years with an average speed of 30.4km per hour, despite stopping six times for flat tyres.
WGE’s Perth to Busselton bike ride has been held since 2007 to raise funds for community projects and charities. The annual event is part of WGE’s ongoing commitment to community causes and projects.
WGE’s nominated charity for 2015 is the Children’s Leukaemia and Cancer Research Foundation – playing an important role in improving childhood leukaemia survival rates in WA. Research carried out at the Foundation has identified over 50 different types of childhood leukaemia and cancer and developed specific treatment protocols benefiting thousands of young patients. This year the event raised almost $3,500.
