Cycle Against the Nuclear Cycle

LATE ON July 23, 17 bicyclists from Cycle Against the Nuclear Cycle ended the second leg of their mammoth trek to the blockade against the Jabiluka uranium mine, when they arrived in Alice Springs.

The cyclists have now covered nearly 2500 kilometres of their 4000-kilometre journey from Melbourne to Kakadu. The journey began on June 20, passed through Adelaide on July 3, and they expect to arrive at the blockade on August 12.

On the trip, the cyclists visited the Port Pirie tailings dam and visited the site of the devastating 1953 Maralinga nuclear tests. They have been averaging more than 100 kilometres a day.

While in Alice Springs, the cyclists will visit primary and Aboriginal community schools to discuss reconciliation, uranium mining and the environment. Their message is: “No weapons, no war, no waste”.

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