30/11/2016
Celebrating recognition of the Cyc'd Bike Party project at the Tweed Access and Inclusion Awards. Matthew was proud to meet the Mayor š
Life is a ride!! Breaking down barriers and fostering community acceptance and having a great time doin' it!! On a roll to raise funds at our Charity Ride!
Matthew Lyon has a passion for riding his new trike bike! This is amazing as he's never owned a bike before. Now his family need help to get him able to safely ride out in a group so welcome Cyc'd Bike Party! Diagnosed with classic autism at age 2, it has a significant impact on how he thinks, speaks and acts, making it hard for him to fit in and make friends. It also means low muscle tone and a s
30/11/2016
Celebrating recognition of the Cyc'd Bike Party project at the Tweed Access and Inclusion Awards. Matthew was proud to meet the Mayor š
29/08/2016
We are completely surprised and blown away that Cycd has been nominated for a Tweed Shire Council Access and Inclusion Award!!
Thank you to the awesome person who nominated this project
http://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/AccessInclusionAwards
Access and Inclusion Awards Click here (69kB PDF) to read the full speech by Former Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner Graeme Innes at the 2015 awards ceremony.
Hello out there!!
We have been taking a break since our party event finished in April. Stay tuned for some more scheduled social rides in the 2nd half of 2016!
In the meantime... let's see your best cycling photos. Post a pic of you out with your bike, or another cycling photo that is your fave!
Keep riding everyone!
29/04/2016
Presenting Edna from TPS with $70 - proceeds from the raffle at Cyc'd Bike Party. Thanks to everyone that supported the fundraising
To the people concerned.
This page is a blog of the journey that Matthew Lyon has taken over the previous 6 months. For you to delete his story is not only criminal but is also affecting his entire families' wellbeing. PLEASE put the posts back that you have deleted and that will go easier on you for the damage you have caused innocent people.
11/04/2016
another chapter in the ride of a lifetime in support of Matthew Ryan a young Murwillumbah man living with Autism. Our thanks to all our sponsors & supporters to date. You've made Matthew's quality of life much more meaningful in so many ways! THANK YOU
10/04/2016
We rode. We partied. We are grateful.
It was a fabulous evening, made possible thanks to so many people.
Feeling tired today but also happy and proud.
Firstly, huge appreciation for support from My Choice Matters and Ability Links, who made this project and event possible.
I've tagged some of the awesome crew in the comments, to say thanks from Matthew and I.
08/04/2016
TODAY! We're Cyc'd for our party and ride to celebrate this fantastic journey so far!
Here's your lineup at The Lake:
2pm costume decorating
3pm ride registration at The Lake/Tweed Coast Rd (nth Caba boundary)
4pm LET'S RIDE!
5.30pm Partytime at The Lake
8.30pm FINALE
Facepainting, our major raffle for family trip away, giveaways and more! Settle back for the music program under the stars or book in for limited seats at the Upcycled VIP long table dinner! Only a few spots remaining so grab them now! (indoors if wet) 0418 723908
We're Cyc'd! Cyc'd Bike Party
08/04/2016
Great publicity about tomorrow's ride and party!!
Let's make this great! Matthew and I will see you there
Teen pedals to freedom For Murwillumbah teen Matthew Lyon, bicycle riding offers a freedom he hasnāt found anywhere else.
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watch out for these guys on Saturday! We're Cyc'd!
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06/04/2016
Cyc'd Bike Party
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
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