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by Beck Pearse ()

For immediate release

1 August 2007

On 3rd August Coffs Harbour residents are welcoming 5 cyclists who are cycling from Rockhampton to Canberra. Cycle Against the Nuclear Cycle (CANC) will then continue to Port Augusta, via Melbourne, with more cyclists joining the ride. They are cycling to promote a nuclear free future for Australia. Cycle Against the Nuclear Cycle (CANC) passes through regions that are likely candidates to host nuclear reactors if Australia chooses to adopt nuclear power.

"Nuclear power is no solution to climate change", says cyclist Georgina Pike. "It's too slow, too dangerous and too expensive." The 4500km ride began on the 25th June in Rockhampton.

Angel Bell is a Coffs Harbour local who will join the CANC crew. She is concerned about the problem of nuclear waste. Ms Bell says "50 years of the nuclear industry and there is still no solution to the intractable problem of nuclear waste. Worse still, it is highly likely that waste material will eventually end up in weapons".

CANC is also promoting sustainable energy and transport. "Clean, sustainable energy production is here and ready to go now. We need funding for development of renewables, not reactors," says cyclist Beck Pearse. "We invite interested locals to meet us or join our colourful fleet of cyclists for a while."

All are welcome to ride with the group and join the campaign for as little or as long as they like. Meet the CANC cyclists at The Jetty 3rd August at 10am. They will then cycle to Southern Cross university campus to screen the documentary Climate of Hope, 1pm.

For more information: Georgina Pike: 0414 604 641

Beck Pearse: 0405 105 101