Great to see our Premier Will Hodgman will be acknowledging Richie Porte and the Stan Siejka Launceston Cycling Classic Committee for focussing the International Spotlight on Launceston. The Premier will move the following motion in Parliament on 25th of November 2014. The Premier to move—That the House:— (1) Recognises that, Chris Froome, winner of the 2013 Tour de France, one of the world’s best known and most iconic bicycle races, will be visiting Tasmania in December 2014 to race in the Stan Siejka Launceston Cycling Classic. (2) Notes that he, along with his Team Sky riding partner, Tasmanian Richie Porte, will be joined in the elite men’s race by approximately 100 of Australia’s best National Road Series riders. (3) Acknowledges the boost to the profile of both the race and Tasmania that their presence will bring, showcasing the state and providing an opportunity to further diversify our tourism sector. (4) Notes the State Government’s continuing financial support - $25,000 per annum for three years – to help secure the future of this iconic northern Tasmanian event. (5) Thanks Richie Porte for his promotion of cycling and his home state to the world and his role in attracting Chris Froome to Tasmania. (6) Notes that cycling is one of the most popular forms of exercise and recreation with around 3.6 million people in Australia riding a bicycle for recreation and transport in a typical week, including 97 000 in Tasmania, with just over half the households in this State having access to a bicycle. (7) Commends the staff and volunteers of the Stan Siejka Cycling Classic for their efforts in promoting cycling locally and providing support to Tasmania’s many cyclists
Posted on: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 10:51:59 +0000
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