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25.01.2022 Two more of our very valued sponsors received certificates, bannerets and our thanks today. Connells Bakery and Wheelheat Wonthaggi, our sincerest thanks for your support as we raised funds towards the Lions Eye Health Program .

24.01.2022 Check out http://www.lehp.org.au/ especially the TV report under heading LEHP Hits The News. This is what we are riding for, this is how our event assists with the detection and prevention of eye problems. This is our fundraising in action. Not only is Ride For Sight a fun and social way to see more of beautiful Gippsland, not only is it a way to exercise and manage to put on weight ( thanks Lions for your superb catering, ensuring that we always have full tummies), but it'...s a very down to earth way to assist our local communities. As many as 1 in 5 children can have undetected vision issues which affect their learning, their social interactions and their ability to reach their full potential. The spot vision scanners we have purchased through previous rides are a very quick and easy way to provide basic screening tests and alert parents to the need for their child to seek a professional diagnosis. Lions Clubs are training members to use these tools and are currently moving around Gippsland and interstate testing pre and primary school children. Is your local school involved? Ask them to contact their local Lions Club and get on board this brilliant initiative. PS,Only three weeks to go, so get those legs pedalling. See more

22.01.2022 Lionel is riding with Jim today. Rocky has Lionel, the daily award for recognition of being a great person on the ride. 2019 jerseys with our sponsors logos, hosting Lions Clubs.

22.01.2022 Familiar faces. Tracey, Colin, Marg and Jac out exploring Port Franklin, Toora and Fish Creek. Well done, great to have your support for the 2021 Challenge.

20.01.2022 As preparations for Ride For Sight 2020 really ramp up, we feel for our friends in bushfire affected communities. Last year we enjoyed wonderful hospitality from Lions and others in Orbost, Buchan, Bruthen and the Bairnsdale area as we rode through areas that are now in a state of devastation. In years past Mallacoota, Genoa, Cann River, Nowa Nowa and other small communities have welcomed the ride.

15.01.2022 Braving the elements last Saturday-Ian dB, Mark, Barry and Jeff. In the cold and wet they rode from Warragul to Yarragon and onto Westbury before returning to Yarragon for a much needed caffeine fix. 3 of the guys finished in Darnum leaving Ian dB to ride back to Warragul. Well done guys.

15.01.2022 Lunch break in the forest. Big ride ahead, lots of challenges on the way to Buchan. Keep it up riders, you are all champions.

14.01.2022 Footage taken by WIN Gippsland news on Saturday at Briagolong will be aired tonight @ 6pm. Thank you Marg, Nina, Dennis, Jim, Michael, Rocky and Barry for making yourselves available for interviews. Hopefully you’ll all make it on to the news item.

14.01.2022 Another splendid day on and off the bikes. Thanks Buchan for your hospitality, and huge thanks to Bruthen and Bairnsdale Lions for scrumptious meals. Where else do you get a choice of menu served with love but on Lions Ride For Sight. Off to Maffra tomorrow from Lindenow, passing through Briagalong and Stratford.

14.01.2022 Many thanks to Bakers Delight Dromana for the yummy Hot Cross Buns which were greatly appreciated by all on Lions Ride For Sight 2019.

14.01.2022 The New Year is upon us and preparations are in full swing for Lions Ride For Sight 2020. We still have vacancies for both riders and volunteers for the event, running from Wednesday April 1 to Sunday April 5. District 201V3 Lions Ride for Sight 2020... Pre-ride Day: Wednesday April 1st, Warragul Loch Sport (bus) Day 1: Thursday April 2nd, Loch Sport to Yarram, appx 127 kms. Day 2: Friday April 3rd, Yarram to Yinnar, appx 88 kms. Day 3: Saturday April 4th, Yinnar to Willow Grove, appx 83 kms. Day 4: Sunday April 5th, Willow Grove to Warragul, appx 50 kms. Chairman: Nina Blythe Secretary: Andrea Keppell [email protected] Ride Director: Margaret Callanan Facebook: Lions Club Ride for Sight Phone 0438 347 861 [email protected] Online Registration for the 2020 Vision Ride for Sight is now open. All participants will need to complete a separate registration form. There is one form for Riders and a different form for Support Crew, the links are at the bottom of this page. If you need any assistance completing your registration online, please contact one of the following committee members who will be happy to assist you. Marg Callanan ph: 0438347861, Ian de Bruyne ph: 0428637766, Pauline McGregor ph: 0422816952, Pat Williams ph: 0439741383 All payments must be paid directly into the Lions Bank Account via online banking or by visiting any branch of the National Australia Bank. Lions Club International District 201V3 Ride for Sight Account: BSB 083 953 Account No: 117720351 *Please identify yourself using RFS + your name as the reference EG: RFS SURNAME+INITIAL *If you are registering for more than one person, please deposits funds separately to assist with our administration. Before you start, make sure you have your Personal Accident Insurance details (if applicable) and emergency contact details available. Registration is complete when both your registration forms and payment have been received. Rider Registration Link: https://forms.gle/vbPX1aoeJ44oKrSt7 Support Crew Registration Link: https://forms.gle/31a6i7NeamRqSCkBA

14.01.2022 Counting down to RFS 2020 and seeing familiar faces again on April 1.

13.01.2022 Day three, calm again. Beautiful quiet country roads.

13.01.2022 So many thanks to our valued sponsors, without their help we could not stage Ride For Sight. Today Nina visited two of our sponsors,Temptation Bakery and Officeworks Mornington, to personally present them with a certificate of appreciation.

12.01.2022 Tara and Eva cycled 112 km from Melbourne to Blairgowrie on Friday. Here they are enjoying a drink during their Saturday ride. Well done girls, your support over the years has been awesome.

12.01.2022 The Gang enjoying a great catch-up over a scrumptious dinner and drinks last Friday night. Mark, Jeff,Tracey, Bazza, Jenny, Andrea, Ian dB and Ann.

10.01.2022 Thanks to our Sponsors for 2020 Vision Lions 201v3 Ride For Sight, without whose help we couldn't run this event. Lake View Sport Bar and Bistro Loch Sport, Loch Sport Caravan Park, Peninsula Hot Springs and a massive thanks to Bald Hills Wind Farm.

10.01.2022 And again, another glorious day. Morning tea at Heyfield Wetlands. One bike down, but still smiling.

09.01.2022 Lots of curious onlookers as we pass by. Thanks to Stratford Lions for our morning and afternoon teas, and a magnificent lunch at Briagolong courtesey Briag Lions. Once again we were blessed with excellent riding conditions and magnificent countryside sporting a welcome tinge of green after a long dry spell . What a lucky bunch we are . Now in Maffra looking forward to our final dinner and auction. Up for bids is $500 worth of printed stubbie holders, great for a business, wedding, etc, and a very valuable bottle of Scotch Whisky.

08.01.2022 We are all safely in Sale for our final lunch after an absolutely fantastic ride. Lots of dollars raised, total to be announced officially later in the year. We were blessed with magnificent conditions for cycling, fantastic people to help along the way and beautiful east Gippsland countryside. I just caught Marg and Nina looking at maps, are they planning next year's ride already?

07.01.2022 Look what you are missing out on. Such a fabulous, scenic and slightly challenging ride to Buchan, now a magnificent spread from the Buchan Historical Group.

06.01.2022 Trevor and Peter out at Flynn. A few more kms towards the RFS challenge. Well done guys.

05.01.2022 Day 1, clear and sunny, no wind, perfect

04.01.2022 We were pleased to have a new addition to our ride this year with Stratford Lions awarding the inaugural Bill Annear Award to the most jovial member of Ride For Sight in memory of Bill and his infectious good humour, his keen participation and promotion of RFS as both a cyclist and committee member. Andrea Kepple, a regular volunteer and long standing committee member was the proud recipient this year. Stratford Cycling Group.