The local Bicycle User Group (BUG) came from as far as Urunga while Council’s Mayor, Mark Troy, braved the Waterfall Way on his ride from Boggy Creek.

“My recent cycling experiences have reinforced for me the joys and benefits of riding as well as a real need for improved cycling infrastructure in the Bellingen Shire," said Cr Troy.

He was joined by the Council's General Manager, Mike Colreavy who said it was great to see the bike rack out the front of Council’s offices full after the event. “Council intends for the community breakfast to become an annual event to promote this most sustainable choice of transport.”

This follows Council's recent installation of the second public bike rack in Bellingen's town centre on Church Street as well as a bubbler which provides filtered water. The bike rack and bubbler were installed as part of the Church St amenities development. Council’s Sustainability Officer, Nic Denshire said: "The new bike rack is an important step toward providing the infrastructure to encourage bike riding within the Shire. Council promotes cycling as a proven way to improve health and fitness while reducing traffic congestion as well as reducing demand for car parking in the Shire ".

Mayor Troy also advised that Council has recently applied for grants for bike paths in North Bellingen and Urunga.