STEPHEN Byrne, director at BJT Legal, is a cyclist by nature and by choice.<\/p>\n
This is one of the reasons BJT Legal is a major sponsor this year of the mountain bike ride component of the Ballarat Cycle Classic.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is wonderful, you ride with people you know, you meet new riders and you can stop for refreshments all in support of a worthy cause,\u201d Mr Byrne said.<\/p>\n
The practice has been a proud sponsor of the Ballarat Cycle Classic, the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute\u2019s major annual fund-raising event, since its inception 12 years ago.<\/p>\n
Twenty of their staff also get behind the cause, donning their team jerseys to ride on the day.<\/p>\n
Riding in the classic is not competitive, it is a fun day for everyone consisting of family rides, mountain bike ride, road ride and the run and walk course around Lake Wendouree.<\/p>\n
With four major sponsors – BJT Legal, Eclipse Ford, PETstock and Protect – and support from other Ballarat businesses this allows 100 per cent of registrations to go directly to FECRI\u2019s cancer research program.<\/p>\n
It is not all hard work pumping pedals up mountains and along roads, it is also a social event for all the family. There is a carnival atmosphere at the start and finish line on Windmill Drive at Lake Wendouree with live music, kid\u2019s entertainment and activities, food, beer garden and a circus school.<\/p>\n