COURSE FOR CAUSE… Pictured, Organiser of the annual Fruitloop Ride and Proprietor of Don Ash Bike Hub, Trevor Morris with his Malvern Star road bike. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

Posted by The Adviser in Sport on 08 Sep 2010 at 12:00 am

IN it’s 10th year, the 2010 Fruitloop Ride will see hundreds of competitors turn out in a show of support for GV Hospice.
Kicking off on Sunday, September 12th from Princess Park, Shepparton, competitors have the opportunity to compete in the 50km and 100 km rides over flat terrain, or the more challenging 180 km event which includes a 14 km climb through the Strathbogie Ranges.
All entrants are automatically placed in the draw to win... 1st prize of the MALVERN STAR Oppy Flat Bar road bike valued at $899, 2nd prize, a Giros Ionos Livestrong Helmet valued at $499 or 3rd prize, a Cateye V2C Speed/Cadence Cordless Cyclo Computer valued at $345, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th prize of a XLC Tool Kit valued at $199 will also be presented.
All proceeds from the day will be donated directly to GV Hospice to assist with 24 hour care service.
Organiser and Proprietor of Don Ash Bike Hub, Trevor Morris said, “It’s a charity that is very dear to my heart, knowing the girls in Hospice and the important work they do, they are very special people.”
Mr Morris continued, “There are not many hospice carers who are available 24 hours per day 7 days per week like GV Hospice and it’s only because of fundraising events like this one that it is possible.”
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COURSE FOR CAUSE… Pictured, Organiser of the annual Fruitloop Ride and Proprietor of Don Ash Bike Hub, Trevor Morris with his Malvern Star road bike. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

VIC VICTORIOUS… 280 Competitors played it out at the Shepparton Sports Stadium during the National Indoor Bias Bowls Championships last week. Photo: Julie Moore.

OLYMPIC ROLE MODEL… Pictured, deaf Olympian, Irena Farinacci taking the children at Guthrie Street Primary School through their paces. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

Pictured from left Sammy and Claudia Rachele with gold medals.

NURTURING TALENT… The Hume and Hovell Cricket Ground at Strath Creek where the school holiday cricket camps are held. Photo: Supplied.

SMART RIDING… Instructor, Yarrive Konsky with local Goulburn Valley junior Motorcycle Club members At the Honda Smart School held in March earlier in the year. Photo supplied.

HISTORY MAKING GOAL… Pictured, Rams star, Sam Lloyd boots his way into the history books, securing his 100th goal for the season, in the weekends game against Nathalia. Photo: Geoff Adams.

RUN FOR FUN AND FITNESS… Bourchier Street Primary School students took part in a Fun Run at Kialla Lakes Reserve to improve their fitness as well as raise funds for the school. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY… Shepparton Junior footballers, from left: Adam O’Brien, age 10, Scotty Morris, age 9 and Wil Tuohey, age 6, are lucky competition winners who took part in the Collingwood Football Juniors clinic at Victoria Park. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

PROUD PERFORMERS… Pictured from left, BMX Champions Brandon May, Levi Collins and Shaun Cuthbert. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

PROUD EFFORT… Pictured from left Jy Simpkin and Will Brodie with their premiership trophy. Photo: Supplied

RISING STAR… Maddie Garrick recently represented Australia in a Basketball tournament in France and is now back in Canberra to train with the AIS. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

FUNDRAISING SUCCESS… In addition to the bike ride, a raffle was held with a bicycle being donated by High Street Cycles for first prize. Pictured from left, first prize raffle winner, Karen Pearse with her prized bicycle, United Way GV, Administration and Allocations Manager, Kellie Battersby, and High Street Cycles Proprietor, Malcolm Hill. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

LOCAL CHAMPIONS… Local dancing partners, 15 year old Rodney Brown and 16 year old Maddie Becker, recently won four titles at the National Capital DanceSport Championships. Photo: Supplied by Dancesportphoto.net

HUGE BENEFITS… Shepparton Sports Stadium’s, Aussie Hoops program provides children with fitness benefits as well as social and confidence building skills. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

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