The Monaro played host to the 10th annual Hartley Lifecare Ability Cycle challenge cycle race last Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Nearly 250 riders competed in this year’s event. Each team had to raise $10,500 to enter the competition.
The riders travelled from Canberra to Charlotte Pass via cooma and Jindabyne, in separate groups.
Riders were greeted by Cooma-Monaro mayor, Vin Good, at Cooma showground on Saturday before they continued their ride to Jindabyne.
The Cycle Challenge began in 2000 with 10 cyclists and has grown to be a major fundraiser.
It’s not just the cyclists that bring this important event to life. It’s the large number of volunteers, support crews, ride coordinators and many others who put in thousands of hours behind the scenes.
 The money raised through the Ability Cycle Challenge goes to Hartley Lifecare to help people with disabilities. It is used to provide accommodation, respite, and community services to people with disabilities.