Cyclists deliver nuclear warning to Adelaide

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What can you do to stop the nuclear industry? Ride 4,500km from Rockhampton to Adelaide was the answer 5 intrepid cyclists came up with. The group, Cycle Against the Nuclear Cycle (CANC3) have been talking to communities over the last 4 months and will embark on the last leg of their epic journey on Monday 12 th November through the streets of Adelaide.

On Monday 12 pm, they will be part of a guided tour of Adelaide's nuclear underbelly. The riders will courier unwanted parcels to the doors of Adelaide's uranium mining corporations, federal candidates and the state premier. "Uranium exports fuel nuclear weapons and radioactive waste." Says CANC3 spokesperson Rebecca Pearse. "We're going to 'return to sender' the radioactive consequences of South Australia's uranium exports to the protagonists of this unwanted industry- eg. Heathgate Resources, BHP Billiton and Premier Mike Rann."

The cyclists are concerned that Australia is playing a dangerous role in the global nuclear cycle. "Australia's uranium exports are where the global nuclear fuel chain starts. There is no guarantee South Australian uranium will not end up in nuclear weapons. And it is guaranteed that these mines will produce radioactive waste." says Pearse.

Ms Pearse claims that radioactive waste is a key reason to put an end to uranium mining in Australia. "Radioactive waste must be kept isolated from the environment and from humans for over 250,000 years and there is no long term solution to this problem. More uranium will mean more waste. The Federal Government should be withdrawing from this dangerous industry instead of pursuing an unwanted dump in the Northen Territory".

The cyclists have been liaising with conservation groups and local governments along the east coast of Australia. "Over the last 3 months communities have sent us a clear message. They do not want a nuclear future for Australia" says Pearse. "In an election year, it is important that people approach their local candidates to ask what their policies on uranium mining, nuclear waste and nuclear power are."

The ride will start from the Tarndanyangga/ Victoria Square Fountain 12pm, into Adelaide CBD toward mining company headquarters, and the Commonwealth Bank building to visit South Australia's federal candidates. The tour will end at Mike Rann's office- 200 Victoria Square 2pm . All are welcome to join the ride. Come dressed as a radioactive bike courier.

In addition, the cyclists will host a public meeting and film screening

When: 630pm Wednesday 13th November. They will screen a documentary 'Atomic Footprints' by filmmaker Pip Starr. The film follows the nuclear fuel chain from uranium mining, to reactors and the problem of radioactive waste.