The Variety Cycle 2016 peloton cruised through Maitland over the weekend on its 2000 kilometre journey to the Great Barrier Reef.
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More than 60 riders set off on the 15 day challenge starting from Sydney on Saturday.
Their goal is to raise one million dollars for sick, special-needs or disadvantaged Australian kids.
Riders engage with communities and schools along the way, delivering much needed equipment and resources.
They also handle the fundraising themselves.
Leading the charge is the founder of the event, Christopher Mapp.
Mr Mapp has set himself the goal of raising $100,000 for the charity. As of Sunday he had raised more than $84,000.
Celebrity chef Justin North also joined the pack and finished his 2-day challenge at Maitland.
He said on social media that he was proud to complete one of the greatest challenges he had ever faced.
“The pain I am now feeling was worth it for all the wonderful kids,” he said.
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