Paralympic silver medallist Nigel Barley (with daughter Talia) participated in the RAC Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma. Picture: Kerris Berrington Source: PerthNow
MORE than 10,000 people hopped on their bikes and took over Perth's freeways this morning for the the RAC Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma.
WA’s largest cycling community event raised over $190,000 for the Asthma Foundation, which is more than double last year's total.
Participants had the option of taking part in several rides including the Full Hike from Mandurah, the Mid Hike from Kwinana or Currambine and the Mini Hike from Bull Creek or Stirling.
All riders rolled over the finish line at Langley Park.
Participant numbers were up 25 per cent compared to last year.
The Hockeyroos added a sporting celebrity touch to the event in the Mid Hike ride.
Australia's only Paralympic medal recipient in handcycling, London silver medallist Nigel Barley, described the event as awesome.
"Where else in the world do they close the freeway down for a bike ride?'' he said.
Mr Barley completed the Full Hike and said it was good preparation for the Rio Paralympics.
"I've done the event three times now and plan to do it again in 2014,'' he said.
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