Media Release

RMH cyclists ride to raise for Sub-Acute Ambulatory Care

28 April 2006

On 1 April, 16 brave cyclists and nine support crew representing The Royal Melbourne Hospital battled a strong head wind in Woody's Murray to Moyne, a 520km cycle relay, to raise more than $20,000 for Sub-Acute Ambulatory Care at the hospital's Royal Park Campus.

Woody's Murray to Moyne is a 24-hour team cycle event designed to raise money for Victorian hospitals and health services.

Riders begin from points along the Murray River, in Echuca, Mildura and Swan Hill, and converge at the end of the Moyne River, in Port Fairy.

For the first time RMH had two teams of eight participating in the event. One team has ridden for RMH Royal Park Campus for 12 years - and they are renowned pace setters in the event!

The second team entered the event for the first time and was thrilled with the opportunity to gain such great cycling experience and to have fun among friends.

Team A - Riders: Hugh Anderson, Graeme Bendle, Michael Maynard, Tom Mullins, Chris Rolland, John Rolland, Quentin Valentine, Milton Valentine. Crew: Caitlin Hodnett, Vicki Moen, Robyn Jones and Judy Robertson.

Team B 'The Royal Park Royals' - Riders: Zoe Ellis, Margaret Grzes, Michael Grzes, Mick Murphy, Viv Sandler, Gary Sandler, Jane Searle, Joan Trapalis. Crew: Tom Di Santo, John Downes, Linton Harriss, Heather McInnes, Liesl Nabb.

The teams supported by Infrastructure Services Group and sponsors: Telstra, OfficeMax Australia Ltd, Siemens, EFM, AFH, Jord Engineering,Olaer Fawcett Christie, Crossline Engineering, Swagelok, Logie Smit Lanyon, The Supply Line, United Pumps, Flemington Cycles, Brunswick Cycles, Frenchams and Wilson Parking.

Congratulations and thank-you to all involved in making the event such a success.

Above: Both RMH Murray to Moyne 2006 teams

Click here for more information about The Royal Park Royals' adventure in the Murray to Moyne cycle relay