The Hornsby Shire Mayor shows off his BMX riding skills.

In his pressed suit and bright orange tie, Mr Ruddock battles the rough terrain to bring awareness to the park.

Speaking with the man himself, Mark Levy tells the former Father of the House, “I never thought a 74-year-old could be so agile on the back of  mountain bike.”

“You’ve got no idea how much it surprised me as well,” says Mr Ruddock.

Watch the video below

 Listen to Mark’s chat with Mr Ruddock below