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A LOCAL not-for-profit support service provider is powering on with one of its popular bike riding programs.<\/p>\n

Leisure Networks will expand its Power 2 Pedal Program thanks to generous financial support from Benefit Geelong.<\/p>\n

The Power 2 Pedal Program gives children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) the chance to learn to ride their bike safely.<\/p>\n

The program is run by Australian Cycling certified coaches and runs participants through all the essential skills of cycling.<\/p>\n

Leisure Networks program coordinator Tori Honner said all Victorians, including those with disabilities should be able to ride safely.<\/p>\n

“We are excited about being able to create programs that offer Victorians with disabilities the chance to take part in the sports they love.<\/p>\n

“We all deserve to experience good health and happiness.<\/p>\n

“We know that sport is so good for us, yet people with disabilities don’t have the same opportunities to get involved.”<\/p>\n

Mark Cunneen from Benefit Geelong said their support will help Leisure Networks continue touching the lives of many.<\/p>\n

“We are thrilled to support this program to enable young people to have the freedom of riding a bike.<\/p>\n

“It’s such a simple and powerful thing, and we are really looking forward to seeing it continue in our region.”<\/p>\n

The program is also being supported by Geelong Cycling Club, who will host the sessions at their Belmont track.<\/p>\n

“It is great to support and be able to connect to other forms of cycling in the community,” club president Kris Hink said.<\/p>\n

“Since our initial support in 2019 of Power 2 Pedal, it’s great to see it back in Geelong and around our club.”<\/p>\n

A total of 20 cycling sessions will be conducted across term 4 of 2024 and term 1 of 2025.<\/p>\n

For more information, head to leisurenetworks.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A LOCAL not-for-profit support service provider is powering on with one of its popular bike riding programs. Leisure Networks will expand its Power 2 Pedal Program thanks to generous financial support from Benefit Geelong. The Power 2 Pedal Program gives children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) the chance to learn to ride their bike safely. […]<\/p>\n

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