Media Release: Cyclists commemorate Hiroshima Day in Kempsey

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On Hiroshima Day, 6 cyclists will ride into Kempsey as part of their epic journey to promote a nuclear free future in Australia. They have come from Rockhampton, Queensland and are one their way to Canberra and beyond. Cycle Against the Nuclear Cycle (CANC) is a campaign which passes through regions likely to host nuclear reactors if Australia chooses to adopt nuclear power.

The cyclists oppose expansion of the nuclear industry in Australia because of the link between “peaceful” nuclear technologies and weapons proliferation.

“Civil nuclear facilities have produced enough plutonium to build 160 000 nuclear weapons. If only one per cent of this should go unaccounted for this would be enough for 1600 nuclear weapons.” Says cyclist Robyn Higgins.

“Hiroshima day commemorates the horrific capability of only one nuclear weapon. It’s also a day to call for peace and nuclear disarmament.” says cyclist Beck Pearse.

“If Australia goes down the nuclear path we will be fuelling the problem of nuclear weapons. This means we must stop uranium mines and say no to enrichment plants and nuclear reactors.” Says Robyn.

The cyclists are riding 4500 kms over 4 months. They are meeting with community groups on their way south to share their concerns and call for an end to the nuclear industry.

Local cyclists can join the group on 6th of August at 3pm in Frederickton, corner Great North Road (old petrol station), for the ride into town.

At 6pm they will join with the Macleay Nuclear Free Alliance for a public meeting and film screening of David Bradbury's film A Hard Rain. The film documents the risks posed by the nuclear industry in Australia and internationally.