The first half of a two-day The Happiness Cycle extravaganza was held at Fairfield in Sydney today, where the program’s 10,000th __bike was given away.
Now in its third year, The Happiness Cycle is all about giving teens the opportunity to get active, supporting the community and having fun through cycling.
To make this happen the program donates bikes to young Australians, with more than 800 teenagers from across Sydney receiving a free set of wheels this week.
Today’s session showed local students all the fun they can have riding, with a pump track and spin class, as well as __bike maintenance, safety and skills.
Bicycle Network Chief Executive Officer, Craig Richards, said that it was a great feeling to be able to deliver happiness to young Australians.
"It is an exciting moment when we hand over the bikes," Mr Richards said.
"It might seem simple to some, but in the days of mobile phones and computer games, a bike is still a coveted item for young people – and it certainly is not within reach in some of the communities that we visit."
Students from Blacktown Girls High School, Evans High School, Rooty Hill High School and the Clontarf Foundation were among those who received bikes today.
The Happiness Cycle ambassador Sam Willoughby was also sent a huge well wish by students as he recovers from a serious BMX injury. Get well soon Sam!
See how the day unfolded below, you can also follow The Happiness Cycle online using #HappinessCycle.
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