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CYCLISTS RAISE MONEY FOR BUSHFIRE APPEAL

A Newcastle mountain bike rider is enduring three days of pain, to help ease the burden of those caught up in the bushfire disaster.

Seven-time world champion Jason English has challenged himself to ride 1,000 kilometres up and down the Fernleigh Track.

So far he’s raised $3,000 for the Salvation Amy’s bushfire appeal.

“So Saturday morning yeah got up and did 250km and yesterday 250km and now today 500ks and I think I’ll feel it in next 100, 200 kays time.” – Jason English, mountain bike rider.

Riding with mates, he’s expected to finish around 10 o’clock tonight.

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Jane Goldsmith

Jane Goldsmith is a journalist, newsreader and producer based in Newcastle and began working with NBN Television in 2001. Originally from Port Macquarie, Jane has worked in television news and radio and studied at the University of Newcastle.

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