Crit Racing on Sydney to Gong Day

I have been looking forward to the summer series presented by Canada Bay Council. A series of criterium races in the area.<br /><br />How strange that they should should choose Sydney to the Gong day for one of their race days.<br /><br />Now most of the people who would enjoy a morning ride, grab a picnic and head to Five Dock will be trying to make their way home from the Gong.<br /><br />I expect we will learn that a few turned up to watch and the cynics will try to prevent the same next year.<br /><br />Organisers, think about it ! Cyclists will bring fam &amp; frinds to these events - don't organise it on a major social riding day. D'oh !

 

What the heck is Gong Day in celebration of?