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E ach year over 70,000 people ride with Bike SA, whether on one of our mass participation events

or our regional tours, Adelaide Free Bike hires or the thousands of children and adults we teach how to ride safely.

Over recent years it has been terrifically rewarding to see how many more people are riding for transport, mostly in the inner metropolitan areas.

The transport choices we make generally come down to cost and convenience and for those short trips to the shops, your friends or your local restaurant, jumping on your bike is unbeatable – it’s free, you can park your bike outside your destination and you will generally get there quicker as you glide through city gridlock.

But in order to encourage those 58 per cent of South Australians who say they would ride more if they felt it was safe to do so, we need to demand better and safer cycling infrastructure for all.

The November local government elections will give us all a chance to make our vote count and make our roads better for all.

melvin mansell EditOriAl dirECtOr SA, WA, Nt & tAS

S outh Australia is the natural home of cycling in this country. We enjoy a near-perfect climate, good roads

and wonderfully easy access to the surrounding countryside.

Unfortunately, like many other places, we can only truly embrace cycling if the roads are safe and efficient. So we must all welcome the State Government decision to launch a Citizens’ Jury , which is devising modern, effective strategies for sharing our roads. The jury comprises 37 members of the public, chosen at random. They have been given a great opportunity – and responsibility.

Hopefully they will find way to negate the intense emotion of the car vs bicycle debate, dramatically improve traffic flow and make travelling through the city inviting and safer.

I urge them to be adventurous in spirit and test the restrictive boundaries we so often set for ourselves. Nothing is easier to follow than a good – make that a great – idea. The jury’s contribution will also lend considerable support to Bicycle SA, which leads the campaign for better cycling infrastructure, safer streets and getting more people on bikes.

The Advertiser unreservedly supports this valuable work. Indeed, we celebrate it.

hon. jay weatherill prEmiEr Of SOuth AuStrAliA

C yclists and drivers have the same objective – to get to their destination safely.

But having the same goal doesn’t necessarily mean sharing the same perspective – and sometimes drivers and cyclists may think of each other as obstacles rather than fellow road users.

For cyclists, not wearing a helmet, not having a bike light or absent-mindedly cruising through a red light is as dangerous as a driver making an abrupt turn, blocking a bike lane or swinging open the car door.

Then add into the mix, pedestrians walking against traffic signals, perhaps while listening to loud music on head phones.

But road users shouldn’t be divided into groups. Many cyclists and pedestrians drive cars and vice versa. The simple fact is, no matter how we travel, everyone needs to play a part to ensure we share the road harmoniously.

That is why the State Government has asked 37 South Australians to think of innovative solutions as part of the State’s second Citizens’ Jury.

The Jury has begun its deliberations.

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ENquiriES 1300 130 370

5 mEmBEr prOfilEAimee Reid cycled her way to a healthier body – and lost 50kg along the way

6 BiCyClE friENdlyWe map Adelaide’s cycle-friendly shops and markets – and its bike-hire places

8 CitizENS’ juryThe SA government has brought together 37 members of the public to chart a course to calmer streets

9 vOtE BikECouncils control 80 per cent of our roads, so vote for a cycle-friendly future

12 Buy AuStrAliANA round-up of the best Aussie-designed and made products

14 By thE NumBErSA visual overview of Bike SA’s yearly achievements

15 ON tOurBike SA offers bikes and guided tours for a weekend away or a longer break

16 BikE tO A BEACh BOdyPersonal trainer Denise O'Connell charts the easy route to a toned summer torso

18 CAlENdArBike SA offers opportunities to ride every week. See what’s in store for 2014/15

20 AftEr thE fixiEWe take a look at what’s next in the world of two-wheeled trends

22 tAkE thE ChAllENgETackle the BUPA Challenge Tour and ride the same roads as the world’s best

23 thE right AdviCE Lawyer Nick Spyrou shares some important tips about injury compensation

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B i k e s a m e m B e r p r o f i l e it’s hard to believe that aimee reid once weighed more than 120kg. her weekends were spent on the sofa, dinner all too often meant a Mcdonald’s drive-through meal and

exercise was something other people did.“Back then, I was as inactive as you

could possibly get. My off time consisted of sitting around doing not a lot.

“I was bigger than size 20. I had to buy men’s clothes – men’s jeans, men’s jumpers, men’s everything. that was a big wake-up call, when I was still in my very early 20s, part of me realised that I needed to do something. I realised that I was really, really overweight.”

today, aimee is an incredible 50kg lighter, and she achieved her amazing weight loss without ever going on a diet.

“I’ve had a lot of people ask me how I lost weight and they get blown away that I was never on a diet. diets are horrible, in my opinion, and they just don’t work long term.”

What did work is gentle exercise, which started indoors at her local gym.

“I’d had a very bad experience of being out in public as a very overweight person, so the last thing I wanted to do was to be exposed to people. Even just walking down the street, you’d have people yelling something out of the window, which is not a nice thing.

“I started pretty slowly. I remember going to the gym for the first time and walking 10 or 15 minutes, really slowly. that was huge for me.”

“The first few weeks were horrible – the sheer exhaustion of putting yourself through that – but I found the energy because I knew I had to do it. I really didn’t have a choice. While I didn’t really have any health problems I knew that if I’d kept it up I would definitely have issues by now.”

as her weight started to drop, aimee was able to take up a sport for the

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in 2002, aimee reid Weighed 120kg. today, she’s a slim and fit mother of tWo, and guess What

– she never dieted. here’s hoW she did it…

first time in her life. Rowing appealed, so she joined a club and started training. she was encouraged to get fit for rowing by riding her bike.

“I found that riding was the favourite part of my rowing training. and I was a shift-worker at the time, so rowing didn’t really fit into that. The beauty of cycling is you can fit it in anywhere. so I began to commute to work on my bike. It was only 20 minutes each way, but I was doing that two or three times a week – that’s 40 minutes’ exercise a day.”

In 2004, two years after she first started her effort to shape up, aimee entered one of Bike sa’s Grand slam Challenge series events. It was 80km, which aimee described at the time as “huge”. She rode slowly, but finished.

“the rest is history,” she says. “I love cycling. I’ve been hooked ever since.”

riding with Bike sa members did wonders for Aimee’s confidence.

“Experienced riders can share so much with you. I always say that the best way to learn is with someone.

“The first time I got on the bike was really scary. I rode nowhere near anyone else – I couldn’t do it – and spent the whole time wondering what would happen next. But I slowly got closer to riding with others in the group and also built up the distance.”

aimee is now married and a mother of two kids – and she’s passing on her love of cycling and healthy living to them.

her healthy lifestyle now includes eating well, but she has never succumbed to fad diets.

“I only changed my exercise. But after you change that, you think, maybe if I started eating a bit better as well…”

“I used to eat anything that was quick and easy, which is generally not good for you. Now, I go to a drive-through Mcdonald’s and feel terrible afterwards, but I used to eat it on a regular basis.”

“today, I say one of my loves is food. I love wine, sweet foods – and it’s all possible as long as it’s in moderation. Because I do plenty of exercise, I know I can enjoy myself.”

her advice for anyone who wants to shape up? “Everyone is busy, but you have to make time.

“Find something you enjoy, so you can make it part of your life. If you go for a 10-minute walk three times a week it’s more than you were doing a week ago.

“and focus on small improvements, perhaps a goal of going to the gym three times a week for two weeks. You’re not going to notice changes straight away. Just be consistent.”

aimee looks back on her former self and, unlike yo-yo dieters, who quickly return to their former weight, knows that cycling and the health benefits it brings is part of her life now. those 50kgs are never going back on.

“I realised that I’m never going back there. this is how I am now. I love it.”

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BIKE SA FAST FACTthere are more than 500km of mountain bike trails in south

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aimee reid, 33

What do you ride? Focus Cayo Team road bike; ironhorse mountain bike; BT track bike.

What’s your favourite bike sa event? The grand Slam series.

hoW far do your ride per Week? These days, about 150km a week.

What’s your daily commute? it's hard with kids, but i try to commute into the city once a week, so that’s about 10km each way. And i try to incorporate it into my life.

Why are you a bike sa member? To be part of a cycling community that promotes riding to appeal to all types of cyclists. What’s your advice for other Would-be cyclists? ride with other people and set yourself goals! You don’t have to be competitive though.

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Jarmer’s Kitchen Jarmer’s Kitchen is a bike-friendly haven in Bowden – a new inner-city urban development with cycling at its heart. Right alongside Jarmer’s Kitchen is Adelaide’s first bicycle maintenance station (pictured) – a one-stop bicycle repair stand with a pump and plenty of tools. So pull in for a coffee and a snack and you can get to making those tweaks to your brakes or gears. Need help? Bicycle Kitchen (adelaidebikekitchen.com) is only a few streets away with vounteers on hand to help.18 Park Terrace, Bowden, jarmerskitchen.com.au

Santos Companies such as Santos are leading the way when it comes to providing end-of-ride facilities for staff. It offers 120 spaces in the Santos Centre, a dedicated bike entrance and access to spaces in two other buildings with around 60 spaces each, including areas for odd-shaped bikes. Santos also offers showers, change rooms and locker facilities in the three buildings as well as a gym. It also has a company cycling group mailing list, which helps to motivate 15-25 per cent of the company to ride to work on any given day. santos.com

Brighton Road tram stop 15 The Mike Turtur Bikeway from the city to Glenelg now has a one-stop bike repair stand, situated next to Tram Stop 15. It features an easy-to-use pump and all of the tools you need to change your handlebar or saddle height, fettle your brakes, tighten every bolt and more. And there are bike racks nearby, making it the perfect place to lock up before you go shopping or swimming. 44 Brighton Rd, Glenelg East, adelaidemetro.com.au

Argo on the Parade On a Sunday morning you could be forgiven for thinking that the Tour de France has come to Norwood. Argo on the Parade is the go-to place for Adelaide's riders in the know, so expect to find dozens of gleaming bikes and tanned riders in colourful jerseys tucking into a post-ride feast of a BLT sandwich or a quinoa and pear muffin accompanied by a cold-pressed juice or reviving cup of Monastery coffee, 212 The Parade, Norwood, facebook.com/argoespresso

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8 citizens’ jury

w o r d s N i k k i T u c k e r

The state government has for the second time enlisted the help of 37 randomly selected south australian citizens to tackle the conflicts between

motorists and cyclists and make the roads a safer place for all users.

Posed with the question “Motorists and cyclists will always be using our roads – what things could we trial to ensure they share the roads safely?” the Citizens’ Jury has been meeting for the past two months to gather information and brainstorm ideas before presenting a report to the government by the end of November.

Love Your Ride spoke to two jury members to find out more about the process and find out what the future may hold for our state’s road users.

Melanie Lambert, a 40-year-old business manager from the north-western suburbs, says she has a vested interest in creating harmony between cyclists and motorists.

“I’m a cyclist, for recreation with my kids as well as an occasional commuter,” says Lambert. “And my husband is a MAMIL (middle-aged man in Lycra), so it’s important for me to see our roads become safer for everyone.”

Dave Plummer, a 34-year-old disability services worker from the southern suburbs is not a cyclist, but says he is still passionate about the work that the jury is doing.

“I’m very interested in road transport. I’m a member of a political party and I feel that it’s important for people to have their say on issues that affect the community.”

The jury has received presentations from a range of organisations, including the RAA, Bicycle SA, the Motor Accident Commission and the amy gillett Foundation.

Both jurors say they have been impressed with the quality of the information they’ve been given.

They note that while the expert opinions haven’t changed their previously held opinions, they have been given new perspectives, which

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has reminded them why this is such a challenging issue.

“Looking at statistics has helped to separate the reality from the mythology surrounding road safety,” Plummer says.

One of the greatest challenges facing the jury is how to take the wealth of information that has been provided to them and turn it into practical and implementable ideas.

Emily Jenke, the jury’s facilitator, says the jury is working hard behind the scenes to reach an outcome.

“The program of expert presenters provided very well thought out and challenging ideas,” Emily says.

The jurors recently completed the process of formulating 18 pages of ideas and suggestions into concrete recommendations. They receive considerable support from Adelaide City Council, Bicycle SA, government departments and others to help ensure that the ideas being presented are innovative and valuable.

The jury has also been invited to connect with the community outside of the jury room, looking to cycling forums and Twitter (hashtag #citizensjury).

While Emily recognises that it is important to consider the views of the more hard-core cycling and motoring groups, she has made it clear that the jury is not looking to add to the turf war that has been waged by some commuters on South australian roads.

“What we’re really looking at is how people share,” she says. “What are the behaviours that we want to see and how do we make them a reality?”

Without disclosing the exact plans that the jury intends to put forward, Dave indicated that there will be a focus on changing the culture surrounding road-sharing.

“We want to achieve long-term, sustainable, low-cost change. We are looking at ways to create a change in culture and to bring cyclists and road users together. An attitude of ownership is at the heart of the issue.”

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frome street The Frome Street Bikeway is the cornerstone of Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood’s vision of Adelaide as a city that provides its residents with sustainable and accessible modes of transport.

Launched in May, the separated bike path runs north-south from Frome St to Pirie St, with plans to extend it to Fitzroy Tce in the future (depending, of course, on the outcome of the poll).

Part of the Adelaide City Council’s Smart Move “Safe Cycling” Bikeways network, it provides cyclists with a safe and direct route when travelling from one end of the city to the other.

The project has drawn various opinions – positive and negative – and has been a strong focus of Lord Mayoral candidate Mark Hamilton’s election campaign.

If elected, Hamilton promises to remove the Frome St cycle infrastructure and suspend the Smart Move strategy.

It’s important to understand each candidate’s policies in the city and suburban polls when voting in the upcoming council elections, so we encourage you do to your research.

Separated bike lanes are currently in use in cities around Australia and internationally, including Sydney, Melbourne, the United States, Canada and Europe.

In the past seven years, New York City, an area dense with traffic and congestion, has installed 50km of separated bike lanes.

In that time, cycling increased by 29 per cent and injuries to all street users reduced by 27 per cent.

On top of that, various areas experienced drops of up to 35 percent in average travel time during rush-hour periods.

It is still early days for the Frome St bike path and given we’re just coming out of winter, we expect many of the cyclists to be dusting off their bikes and getting set for a leisurely roll along the brand-new Frome St bike path in the coming months.

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One of the trickiest skills of city cycling is navigating busy intersections safely. When the traffic lights turn green, a clean and quick take off can often be the best way to put a safe distance between cyclists and motorists. It gives cyclists the chance to take a safe position on the road – away from car doors and wayward pedestrians.

Luckily, there’s a solution that is giving cyclists the time they need to cycle ahead of waiting traffic – the bicycle traffic signal.

One of the first to be installed can be found at the intersection of Pirie and Pulteney Streets.

When waiting for the traffic lights, cyclists can simply roll their wheel over a sensor located on the road

(just as you would in a car) then wait. Once the lights have completed their cycle a small green bicycle will first light up and cyclists waiting at the junction are given the right of way to continue their journey safely and ahead of the other traffic.

A study in Chicago found that where cyclists have their own signal at an intersection, their attitude and behaviour changed dramatically.

Chicago’s figures showed that compliance with traffic signals jumped from 31 per cent before installation in 2012 to 81 per cent soon after.

The installation of bicycle priority lights results in fewer cyclists predicting the sequence of traffic lights at intersections and provides everyone with a smoother and safer way to ride in the city.

We encourage you to check it out.

port AdelAide BikewAy

Adelaide is home to some of the most enjoyable coastal rides in the country. Although not right on the coast, the upgraded Port Adelaide Bikeway is a 3.5km cycling loop that crosses the Port River and links up with Semaphore Rd – providing a safe and simple route to the beach. It provides recreational and keen riders, young and old, with a scenic cycling loop that is separated from traffic.

Along with the upgrades of this section, there has been an increase in

“sharrows” north of the city. Sharrows are markings painted

on the road (shown above) which indicate that a road is a shared space. Sharrow marked roads are designed to help keep cyclists away from parked cars and promote awareness of cyclists’ right to use a road.

San Francisco is the leading city for sharrows, with some 2,500 sharrow markings on its city streets.

Bike SA members feel that the use of sharrows encourages a more relaxed road environment.

So next time you see a sharrow on the road while cycling, don’t be afraid to use a little extra bitumen during your ride.

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1 STIMULATE THE GROWTH IN WALKING AND RIDING TO SCHOOLHow will you support communities, schools and your local council to make progress in changing the way children get to school by increasing rates of walking and cycling? 2 UPGRADE PROVEN URBAN BICYCLE TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTUREHow will you support your local council in the provision of high-use urban bicycle transport infrastructure through increased funding allocations? 3 DEVELOP RECREATIONAL BICYCLE AND WALKING PATHSHow will you support your local council in the provision of high-use recreational infrastructure through increased funding and better use of existing public space?

4 DEVELOP REGIONAL TOURIST TRAILSHow will you better support your council (where applicable) in the provision of regional recreation and tourism trails that can take advantage of significant economic benefits delivered by cycle tourism? 5 ENSURE INVESTMENTS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE LEVELS OF RIDINGHow will you support your council to leverage State and Commonwealth funding commitments to transport investments? 6 ROAD-USER BEHAVIOURHow will you support your local council to promote better compliance with road rules to improve efficiency and safety on roads and paths for all users?

vote4cyclingBikeSA put the call out online for the worst in bicycle infrastructure its members have seen. Here’s what they reported, using the #BikedOff hashtag...

1. Robyn Couch – FacebookRobyn is #BikedOff on his daily commute along the River Torrens Linear Park. This passage is already quite narrow and an obstructive Stobie pole certainly doesn’t make it any easier. Look out for this one next time you’re on the path near the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

2. Stu Whiting – TwitterThe new bike lane on Brighton Rd suddenly disappears when you reach a pinch point. The good news? DPTI SA has already responded to Mr Whitingand has passed his picture to the relevant team for investigation.

3. David Bills – FacebookCome on now Mitcham Council, we think you’ve been watching a bit too much Tour de France. We like your enthusiasm in creating the Lynton Bike Path, but it’s a bit steep at 20 per cent, especially for the average commuter like David Bills who sent us this image. A few switchbacks, or a bike escalator like the one in Norway (bit.ly/bikeescalator), would help.

4. Multiple commentatorsWhile there were a lot of great examples of poor bicycle infrastructure that received only one mention, we received a lot of entries regarding the Pat Jonker Bikeway, which runs alongside the Southern Expressway. It is a superb bikeway, until you reach the northern end, where you’re left facing a multiple lane highway with no obvious way to safely access it. After a long ride. no cyclist wants to have to negotiate an approach like this.

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Whether you ride for transport, to get healthy or simply hang out with friends, Bike SA is helping thousands of South Australians get to their destination safely. We’ve teamed up with the Motor Accident Commission to offer workplaces with a 30-minute safe cycling presentation. Best of all, these sessions are free. Our Be Safe Be Seen presentation series provide riders with the ‘must know’ information they need to navigate our busy roads safely. With over 3,000 participants to date, why not ask your employer to host a session. Remember, they’re free and every participant receives a complimentary high-quality bike light. To check eligibility, visit bikesa.asn.au/ be-safe-be-seen

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1. Blinder ArC 5.5 By Knog $129.95Putting out an incredible 550 lumens from a relatively small unit, this is the best option for night rides in unlit areas, including off-road sections. Perfect if you ride trails such as the Linear Path after dark. We've taken this light out on the road and both the brightness and breadth of the beam from the ARC 5.5 is impressive (and blinding to oncoming cars or pedestrians – so point it at the road). It’s waterproof, recharges from your laptop or work computer’s USB and lasts up to 17 hours. Available in black, red, gunmetal and “grape“ purple. knog.com.au

2. omni WeArABle rider’s light By

tWoWheelCool $39.95 Wear it on your ankle, arm, bag or bike. The Omni offers four lighting modes, lasts 50 hours and when the battery runs dry it can be rechared via your laptop’s USB. Made

from water-resistant, flexible silicone, its hook system stretches then holds firm. cyclestyle.com.au

3. Blinder roAd 3 By Knog $99.95Of all of the lights we tested, the Road 3 USB came out top for tarmac use. It puts out 300 lumens and has an amazing 11 light modes, including narrow, wide and flash beams in various brightnesses (all of them surprisingly useable) with a maximum nine-hour burn time. It’s USB rechargeable, too. On a ride from Meadows to Adelaide – all of it in the dark – the Road 3 proved itself to be an able performer, lighting up the country road and providing enough light to descend at speed. Available in black, red, gunmetal and “grape“ purple. knog.com.au

4. King Bright light By Fyxo $89OK, so there’s bright, and then there's King Bright. This is the light to use when trails get seriously dark and

challenging. At 850 lumens you get a whole lot of bright at a very competitive price. Comes with a small (250g) battery pack that attaches via a velcro strap and provides up to 20 hours of light on "low" mode. A clever battery indicator glows green, then blue, then red, then flashing red as the battery runs down. And it’s USB-rechargable. The light housing itself is made from aluminium, weighs just 70g and can be mounted to 26mm or 31.8mm bars or your helmet via a special mount (supplied). fyxo.co

5. Blinder ArC 1.7 By Knog $84.95This 100g light packs quite a punch. Visible up to 1km away it's the perfect daily commuter model. As with other Knog models, it’s USB rechargeable, waterproof and made of UV-resistant silicone and aluminium. With a burn time of up to 11.7 hours it'll last a week before most rider need to plug it into the computer. And when you do, it's back to full charge after just four hours. knog.com.au

6. spAre CAmel BACKpACK By Bo geAr $198The perfect travel or commuter backpack. At 30 litres it’s big enough to carry a week's worth of clothes, yet its compact square shape means it is airport carry-on compatible. Items that you can’t fit inside can be strapped to the webbing. Created by a keen hiker and cyclist (see Brisbane Outdoor Gear story, top right) the padded straps are super-comfy – there's no digging in or rubbing. The bag is made of 1000D Cordura – a DuPont fabric favoured by the military for its robustness. Inside, there are four pockets – perfect for separating new clothes from old. Two outside pockets provide quick access to items. Available in black and grey; royal blue and hot pink or custom colour (for a few extra dollars). bogear.com.au

7. sAddle BAg By leKKer $79 Ahhh, the classic leather saddle bag. The neatest and most stylish way to carry your iPhone, house keys, a

repair kit or innertube and mini-pump (or a can of beer). Available in black, honey and brown. cyclestyle.com.au

8. Jersey poCKet pouCh By Bo geAr $26.50A waterproof pouch perfect for your phone or wallet. Strap it under your seat with the velcro tabs supplied. The pleated design means the pouch can expand to fit two inner tubes, tyre levers and a C02 cannister. Features a reflective strip for night-time safety. bogear.com.au

9. musettes By Fyxo $14Just like the Tour de France riders use. Crafted from simple cotton and featuring a press-button closure, it’s perfect for hauling a baguette and wheel of brie home.Available in red, grey (both pictured) or black. fyxo.co

10. musette By industriAl seWing WKshp $39 The old-style Tour riders’ bag but with a swag of

improvements. It features lightweight Australian-made canvas, a zip closure, a broad, adjustable strap (made of Australian coton) and reflective strip. Wear it on the bike, wear it as a man bag, roll it up and put it in your pocket when you’re done. Available in red, black or blue. industrialsewingworkshop.com

11. BiKe BeAnie By Aprés Vèlo $29.99Made from merino wool and fleece this is the perfect way to prevent a sweaty, post-ride head from cooling too fast. apresvelo.com

12. t-shirts By Fyxo $25 each Made in Melbourne. Choose from seven designs for cycling fans of all ages. fyxo.co

13. leg BAnd By industriAl seWing WKshp $24Dual reflective stripes increase your visibility at night

while the band keeps your trousers away from the chain. A whopping 19 colours: Fluoro pink, fluoro yel-low, fluoro lime, fluoro orange, black, white, red, wine, royal, cyan, navy, electric blue, golden yellow, bright yellow, khaki, beige, brown, emerald and bottle green. industrialsewingworkshop.com

14. WAtChBelt By BuCK!t $75Accessories don't come any more upcycled than Buck!t's range of belts and "watch-belts". Handmade in Adelaide from used or defective bicycle racing tyres, the watch straps are supple, comfortable and super-tough. buckitbelts.com

15. BAByWeAr By Fyxo $40 eachA biking baby onesie – just the thing for your little champion of the future. Available in four fun colours and designs. fyxo.co

16. Belt By BuCK!t From $64Combine a love for recycling, design and bikes and you get the Buck!t belt – hand-cut, cleaned, punched and crafted in Adelaide. buckitbelts.com

17. the ChAin slApBAnd $12.95Protect your pants cuff from getting caught in your chain with this ankle-friendly slapband. It is a silicone band with a metal inner and the pattern is designed in Australia. cyclestyle.com.au

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By Aprés Vèlo $19.95Are you part of cycling’s COGnoscenti? Well, if the cap fits! This is the classic cotton cycling casquette with all the trimmings, including a centered ribbon trim, prints on sides and peak (including under the peak for that flipped-peak Fausto Coppi look). apresvelo.com

KNOGAussie designers Hugo Davidson and Malcolm McKechnie are the duo behind Knog, a brand that first shot to fame in 2003 with its colourful silicone-cased lights. Designed and tested in Melbourne, Knog products – including lights, clothing, tools and locks – are now found in more than 50 countries, and the firm has scooped 37 international design awards – as well as a coveted Australian Design Award. knog.com.au

FyxOAndy White has ridden a long road to get where he is now. A former courier, creator of immaculately restored classic Italian bikes and bike blogger, he now offers a range or Australian designs for time spent on and off the bike – all with a liberal dash of Fyxo chic. The Australian products he offers includes clothes (pictured right) and accesories, chainrings and lighting (item 4, left). fyxo.co

CyCleSTyleMelbournian Joyce Watts loves riding, but she’s no fan of Lycra or down-turned handlebars. For her, the bike is all about getting from A to B in style. A connoisseur of all things cycling, she scours the globe, including Australia for the best in two-wheeled accessories. cyclestyle.com.au

ApreS velOLeonard Greis had been a big wheel in the fashion industry for 25 years before turning to cycle-inspired designs in 2006. Today, his boutique brand Aprés Vèlo offers some of the coolest cycling clothes and accessories on the planet – for time spent on and off the bike. The Sydney firm has grown into a global venture, bringing a sense of style not only to Australian cycling lovers, but also bike fans in the US, Europe and South Africa. Passionate about Aussie design, he is dedicated to making Aprés Vèlo an Australian icon on the world cycling stage. apresvelo.com

BuCK-iT Adelaide-based clothing designer Craig Northam turns tyre rubber into eco-friendly belts and watch straps. Legendary fashion designer Sir Paul Smith is one of his many fans. buckitbelts.com

BriSBANe OuTdOOr GeArAs its name suggests, Brisbane Outdoor Gear is designed and made entirely in Brisbane. BO Gear owner Dave Bell is a hiker, climber, keen camper and fisherman, road cyclist, mountain biker and bike polo player – so he’s the perfect test-pilot for his range of hard-wearing outdoor gear.His studio uses 100 per cent green energy, and he gives back a minimum of one per cent of turnover to environmental causes. bogear.com.au

.iNduSTriAl SewiNG wOrKShOpCastlemaine’s Cathy Parry describes herself as as maker, mender and imaginer. Her products are constructed to go the distance and keep you looking good on your commute. industrialsewingworkshop.com

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Every year, Bike SA is fortunate to meet the many thousands of interstate and international visitors who hire a bike from us. And as we locals have heard time

and time again, our state’s praises are (with near monotony), so frequently sung, “What an amazing place; Everything is just so close – the beach, hills and those wineries!”

At just over an hour and a half from Adelaide, we’re going to take a look at SA’s most iconic (and first) rail trail experience, the Riesling Trail, which has been ridden on, walked on and run on since it opened in 1994.

Some fast facts: the Riesling Trail starts in Auburn and travels north past Clare to Barinia, passing through Leasingham, Watervale and Sevenhill, all familiar names to South Aussies.

Across Australia, rail trails provide terrific economic benefits to regional communities and a key ingredient in the Riesling Trail’s success has been the way local business has supported it from the start. Business association Clare Valley Winemakers has long seen great benefit from having the trail meander past their members’ cellar doors.

As the name suggests, rail trails run along disused rail corridors and, as we all know, trains don’t climb hills, which means trail cyclists don’t have to climb hills either. At little more than a gentle

gradient, anyone can ride or walk comfortably along the Riesling Trail – from kids to grandparents.

And there is no better place to snake through the bush than in the Clare Valley – that “boutique little beauty of a place” as one of our European visitors once described it.

All up, the trail is a little over 30km of unique bushland, rolling vineyards, some of the best wines in the state and quality local produce that will have you rolling up (literally) time and time again.

Two experiences really stand out when you jump on a bike in this area.

First is the “slow-move” as we call it. When you dawdle along at 15km/h, the aroma of the countryside awakens the senses – at certain times of the year, it’s almost pungent.

Second, the locals. They have a strong sense of pride in what they do and they really want to share their stories. It’s a camaraderie that deepens your holiday experience immeasurably.

The trail is open all year round, but there’s no better time to visit than during Vintage, which is between late February and early April. Mid May sees the hosting of the Clare Gourmet Weekend, which this year celebrated 30 years of showcasing the regions’ outstanding local produce along with

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Bike SA has been providing visitors to our state with exceptional cycling holiday experiences for over 30 years. From our Annual Tour, to our

biennial 15-day Outback Odyssey, which takes riders from Adelaide to the Flinders Ranges, we’re proud of sharing the many and varied stories of our regional communities. In keeping with our catchphrase, “Small is beautiful” these tours are limited to 200 riders.

We’ve also been delivering the Adelaide Free Bikes service since 2005

and we get to meet and talk to many of the 20,000 visitors who take advantage of this unique service each year.

So in response to the increasing demand for shorter cycling holidays, Bike SA will soon launch our Stay Short, Ride Long suite of tours that will showcase the best of Adelaide by bike and beyond to the Adelaide Hills.

Whether your passion is road riding or exploring our off-road trials, we invite you to join the bed+bike revolution and enjoy a short-stay ride with Bike SA.

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the more than 30 local wineries.Of course, it’s not only about food and

wine. If you’re looking for more places to ride, there are a number of quiet back-road loop trails that will guide you through the surrounding countryside.

Or for a complete change of pace, jump on your road bike for the 40km to Burra then reward yourself with an authentic Cornish pasty.

South of Auburn is the region’s younger sibling, the Rattler Trail. This 19km route will take you through farming country to Riverton. When the canola is in flower there’s no better place to ride. The Riesling Trail – just 90 minutes from Adelaide!

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Not only is cycling a great way to get around, it can help you get fit, lose weight and tone up ready for a summer of bathers, beaches and beautiful locations. With a

little planning and research, cycling can be a stress-free way to incorporate more movement in your life.

Why cycling is good to incorporate into your summer body regime• It’s a great leg workout. Our legs are where you’ll find the biggest muscles in the body. Muscles need fuel, fat is fuel. Need I say more?• It’s easy. All you need is a bike and a helmet, then sit and pedal. Not a lot of effort is required to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility and joint mobility.• It strengthens bones. Sunlight exposure increases vitamin D levels for calcium absorption,while moving your muscles increases bone strength.

• It’s low impact. This means less strain and injury when compared to other forms of exercise. • It’s time efficient and can save you money. Switch driving to work for cycling and you’ll exercise as you commute, while also saving on fuel and parking. • It’s FUN. There’s no better way to discovery the area around you with other people of all ages and abilities.

Preparation is key to making your ride a fun adventure, says regular cyclist and personal trainer, Darren Buckby. “Research the local bike infrastructure at maps.sa.gov.au/cycleinstead. No matter where you live in Adelaide, there’s somewhere beautiful to ride right on your doorstep.”

darren’s tips for getting started• Make sure your bike is safe. This means a bell, reflectors, brakes that work well and lights if you intend to

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ride at night. A clean bike is easier to check for faults.• Research when and where to ride at bikesa.asn.au.• Check the weather forecast, then dress accordingly.

get more energy Sue Smith, a beginner cyclist, recently started commuting to work on a second-hand bike, initially to save money.

By commuting whenever she can, Sue knows that she has her exercise time locked in for the day.

“And I feel energised and refreshed when starting work,” she says.

Sue’s key safety tip is to ride conservatively and be aware of your surroundings.

guidelines 1 Use cycling as your warm-up for other activities. Cycle to the gym, the local outdoor fitness session or to a local park to do your own workout.

2 Vary your speed. Fitness gains come faster if you vary the intensity of your workouts – including some high-intensity bursts. Try this interval set twice or simply sprint off every time the traffic lights turn green.

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3 Build up your endurance. Head out on a long, slow ride once a week or fortnight (visit somewhere new). 4 Incorporate cycling into your day. Socialise with friends and share a coffee after (keep it Lycra-free).5 Stretch! See bit.ly/stretchforbike for more

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Let me keep this simple. Food is fuel. Nutrition is really important for your athletic performance (yes, you are an athlete!), so giving it a bit of thought will prevent problems later on.

What you choose to eat before and after exercise is completely up to you. Yep. You know your body better than anyone else in this world. Here are some tips, but ultimately, you need to become the Sherlock Holmes of your body. Try something, if you feel sick, have an upset tummy or lack energy, try something different. This is the first rule – listen to your body.

A basic rule of thumb is to make sure that pre- and post-workout snacks contain a combination of protein, carbs and healthy fats. The key is to keep them snack size, unless you eat a meal after your workwout. Timing is important – you don’t want to feel sluggish because you had a massive bowl of porridge just before setting off. Pre-workout The muscles have all the energy you need for a one-hour ride – so ditch the pre-cycle snack. If you feel you really need a snack, opt for carbohydrates, a little protein and healthy fat. Bananas, a small bowl of oats/muesli or peanut butter on fruit are great options. Post-workout After a workout you need to replace the energy you have used, whilst also providing protein for muscle repair.

Eat within 30 minutes of your workout. Go for high protein, carbs and healthy fat, such as yoghurt with fresh fruit, a hard-boiled egg with fruit, vegetable sticks with hummus or Bliss Balls (also great during the ride, see right). And drink – hydration is vital.

Enjoy the ride! Denise O’Connell is a dietitian and personal trainer, for more information, call 0435 492 486 or visit proactive-fitness.com.au

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Amy’s Ride SAThis Sunday 2 NovemberAdelaide to McLaren Vale 12km / 30km / 35km / 70km / 100km / 125kmGet on your bike this Sunday. Join thousands of families and experienced cyclists on the Southern Expressway – closed exclusively for this community event – and support the Amy Gillett Foundation and Bike SA’s safer road initiatives. Ride past white sandy beaches, vineyards and along the top of the range with sweeping views of the gulf. Everyone finishes at the free festival of music, food and family entertainment at Serafino in McLaren Vale. Registrations open until Sunday morning. bikesa.asn.au/AmysRideSA

Grand Slam Series #1Starts Sunday 22 FebruaryMount Torrens, 40km or 80kmThe first in our legendary challenge series of five recreational road rides through the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Barossa. Grand Slam is the ultimate challenge, building in distances from 40km to 200km. Each ride is run over two separate loops and you can ride one or both. Over 500 cyclists will line up for the first ride in the series. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a veteran roady or new to the challenge. Start your year as you mean to go on. bikesa.asn.au/GrandSlam

Dirty Weekend 2 to 3 MayCudlee Creek Forest, Adelaide HillsSA’s biggest MTB enduro featuring the Exposure 24-hour or 12-hour or Roof Rack City 6-hour mountain bike challenges. Head to the hills in teams of two or four or ride solo on some of Australia’s very best single track, with a stunning backdrop to match. Get down and dirty. bikesa.asn.au/DirtyWeekend

Gear Up Girl SA Sunday 23 NovemberElder Park, cityUnlike any other cycling event, Gear Up Girl SA gives women of all ages and abilities an excuse for a fun day out on the bike. It doesn’t matter how far or fast you ride, what matters is you love the journey. Get the girls together – family or friends – for one of the most fulfilling days you can have on a bike. Start and finish at Elder Park on the River Torrens. bikesa.asn.au/GearUpGirl

Boileau Velo Coast to CoastSunday 22 March10km / 20km / 65km / 95km / 120kmCoast to Coast is back! The legendary ride from Adelaide to Victor Harbor through the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula returns due to popular demand. Start at Glenelg and work your way up Old Mount Barker Road, or start in Stirling and enjoy the long, flowing runs (mostly) downhill all the way to the finish. Share the challenge with 2000 other cyclists. Whether you cruise at your own pace or ride with the bunch, Boileau Velo Coast to Coast is the perfect individual, team or corporate challenge. Plus families can enjoy the ride along the Encounter Bikeway. There is a ride for everyone. And you can show your support by getting sponsored for The Smith Family. Everyone gets to enjoy the Event Village by the beach, transformed into a bustling hub of activity with live music, DJs, kids entertain-ment, demos, expos, food and drink. Pedal, picnic, party, play at Boileau Velo Coast to Coast.bikesa.asn.au/CoastToCoast

Outback Odyssey9 to 24 May16 days, over 900km (or enjoy a shorter Mini Mawson) Adelaide to Flinders RangesThe Outback Odyssey is a fully supported 900km fat tyre epic along the Mawson Trail. Ride. Eat. Relax around the campfire and watch the stars come out. Then get up in the morning and do it all over again. With 600 million years of secrets waiting to be revealed, the Flinders Ranges is home to one of the greatest adventures of your life. 5/6/7-day Mini Mawson options available, too. Limited to 200 riders, because small is beautiful. bikesa.asn.au/OutbackOdyssey

Ride2School DayThursday 19 Marchride2school.com.au

Grand Slam Series #2Sunday 19 April Willunga, 50km or 100km bikesa.asn.au/GrandSlam

Grand Slam Series #3Sunday 31 May Meadows, 60km or 120km bikesa.asn.au/GrandSlam

Grand Slam Series #4Sunday 23 August Williamstown, 75km or 150km bikesa.asn.au/GrandSlam

Easter Cycle 3 to 6 AprilBurraBeautiful Burra is the backdrop for small and big adventures on two wheels across the long weekend. Join family and friends for four days of discovery, adventure, history, culture, great food and company, all from the comfort of your bike. bikesa.asn.au/EasterCycle

The Rock Ride – Adelaide to Alice Springs 30 May to 14 June16 days, 1942kmThis ride has everything to offer the cyclist that yearns for that uniquely Australian Outback experience. From the beautiful autumn views of the Clare Valley to the rugged and spectacular landscapes of the outback. You’ll stay in classic outback homesteads, desert resorts, roadhouses and even 4 and 5 star accommodation. alltrails.com.au/rides/the-rock-ride-2015/

Santos Tour Down UnderSaturday 17 January-Sunday 25 JanuaryThe world’s best riders start their season in Adelaide. Catch Tour de France legend Cadel Evans as he farewells the Tour Down Under on his final tour before retirement. It's a week of fast action, street parties, dinners, cycling events for kids and adults and detours into South Australia's iconic food and wine regions. Enjoy the race, stay for the party. tourdownunder.com.au

Bupa Challenge Tour presented by The AdvertiserFriday 23 January 2015Glenelg, Willunga, Mt Compass, Macclesfield The Bupa Challenge Tour is your chance to ride a Santos Tour Down Under stage just hours before the professionals. Four distances are on offer, and in 2015 riders can choose to start their journey in Glenelg (151.7km), Willunga (118.7km), Mt Compass (77.5km) or Macclesfield (27km). Riders receive the official event jersey, refreshments and more! tourdownunder.com.au

Food & Wine Tour through the Barossa, Clare, Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale regions 26 September to 4 October Our Food & Wine Tour has all the ingredients for a delicious cycling holiday. Explore some of Australia’s premier wine regions, meandering amongst the vines and eucalypt forests, and staying in some surprising and unique places. This is regional South Australia like you’ve never tasted before. Each day offers a menu of superb riding, local treats and wonderful people. What more could you ask for? Limited to 200 riders, because small is beautiful. bikesa.asn.au/AnnualTour

Grand Slam Series #5Proudly presented by BoileauSunday 18 October Mount Pleasant, 100km or 200km200km in anyone’s language is a long day in the saddle, but riding this distance through the Adelaide Hills makes the fifth and final Grand Slam of the year one of the biggest challenges on the Australian calendar. There are plenty of tough rides interstate, but nothing matches the big finale to SA’s Grand Slam season. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been working all year towards riding your PB, or you’re one of the serious few who don’t get out bed for anything less, everyone is welcome to take the challenge. See you on the start line. bikesa.asn.au/GrandSlam

Adelaide to Melbourne with All Trails9 to 18 Oct 2015 8 nights, 1123kmThis ride goes form Adelaide to Mt Gambier, then Port Fairy along the Great Ocean Road to Port Lonsdale, then joins the Bupa Around the Bay ride on the Sunday from Sorrento to Melbourne. alltrails.com.au

Free rides every week for everyoneBike SA’s Rides Programme offers over 2,000 rides every year. Organised and led by volunteers, there’s something for everyone and best of all they’re free. Over 30,000 people enjoy these friendly social rides, ideal if you’re getting back on the bike after a few years or taking it up for the first time. There’s plenty too for experienced and intermediate riders, on and off the bitumen. bikesa.asn.au/RidesProgramme

Learn how to rideYoung or old, age is no barrier to riding a bike. Whether you want to commute to work or explore country trails, learn new skills from Bike SA so you can enjoy whatever kind of riding you want. Our team of qualified instructors can teach you the very basics, help with confidence and show you best practice on the road. Community, workplace, school and one-on-one sessions can be tailor-made to suit you. bikesa.asn.au/Courses

Learn how to fix your bikeChoose from dozens of Bike SA Bike Maintenance courses, delivered by experienced mechanics in our own workshop. From short Basic Bike Care and Gears & Brakes sessions, to Comprehensive and Advanced classes, there is a course right for you. Just learning how to repair a puncture, oil your chain and tweak your brakes can be enough to coax your trusty treadly out of the shed this summer. bikesa.asn.au/BikeMaintenance

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Dateline: 2am, Dalston, East London. I’ve arrived at the front door to a “by invitation only” underground

bar. A security guard leads me through a second hidden door to a set of black stairs, I turn a corner and there it is – the London basement where the uberest of the uber-hip gather to drink.

I scan the crowd in this 60-capacity club. There are no beards, no thick-rimmed spectacles or T-shirts featuring obscure band names. They’re so hip here that they’re post-hipster. This is the future of cool.

Now, if you’re having trouble keeping up, let’s back-pedal a bit. The fixed-gear bicycle (a single-geared bicycle with no freewheel) is the form of transport beloved of the hipster – a hipster being a bearded guy or vintage-wearing girl who’s into counter-culture, vinyl records, skinny jeans, “being creative”, organic coffee and microbrewed beer.

But the people in this club don’t have facial hair or wear old frocks, they’re

dancing to recognisable music played on a PC (not a turntable or even a Mac! Quelle horreur!) And they are drinking normal beer.

Now, most of the people dancing here are locals, which means most have arrived on foot or by bicycle. Which gets me wondering – what kind of bike do post-hipsters ride?

I confuse my security guard friend by following him upstairs and back to the road outside. I need to do a recce of the bicycles chained up outside this venue and I need to do it now.

A stocktake of the bikes locked to the lampposts confirms my suspicion – there’s not a fixie to be seen. Instead, I find four types of bikes vying to be the next big thing, and after a bit of lingering in the cold and drizzling weather I manage to match the bikes with four distinct types of post-hipster species. Here’s a visual briefing to help you spot them when they migrate to a café or club near you…

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the pinnacle of cool for years – But new cultural triBes and new Bikes

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Who wants one gear when you can have 10! Who wants colourful wheels when you can have polished chrome! The 10-speed bike was the star of the 1970s. Drop handlebars, a “racing” look and names like Raleigh, Standish and, of course, Malvern Star. Now these vintage beauties are being re-

stored and returned to the road. It’s cycling meets recycling. Ride geared and beardless!

It’s at the back of your mate’s shed under the cobwebs. The nylon mag “tuff” wheels, gold anodised parts, knobbly tyres, and aggressive names like Mongoose, Diamondback, Redline

and, erm, Huffy. Restored models now go for big bucks, but that’s missing the point, these bikes are all about kerb jumps and bunny hops. Be a BMX star!

An entirely new bike for riders with a well-developed spirit of adventure. It’s touring bike meets off-road bike, perfect for long rides on rutted roads, gravel and grit.

Rugged and robust, it’s perfect for the mean streets of Unley and Glenelg. To be worn with T-shirt and shorts, a splattering of mud and a grimace.

China’s Flying Pigeon bicycle was once the most popular vehicle in the world – more popular than the Volkswagen Beetle, the Corolla or the Vespa. The bike is basically what is called a roadster – steel frame, mudguards, three gears and available in one colour, black.

Durable and simple, they’re perfect for short rides to the shops. Dress up and ride tall.

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Summer is coming. A long winter of grey skies and chilly winds has finally given way to sunshine; the mercury continues to climb and all over South

Australia, cyclists are on their bikes and heading out exploring.

The final months of this year will soon bring us to January – and to the santos Tour Down under.

it’s been part of south Australian life since 1999, undergoing a remarkable transformation in that time. What began as a grassroots race is today the largest event of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

It’s the first stop on the UCI WorldTour, a festival of cycling loved by locals and visitors alike. This year’s santos Tour Down under brought 36,000 interstate and international cycling fans to the

state. They were among the 762,000 people who lined the roads to cheer on their heroes, who shook riders’ hands, who turned out to street parties and savoured the atmosphere this event brings with it.

Cycling fans love the santos Tour Down under for how close it brings them to the action, and you can’t get any closer than taking to the race route yourself.

Welcome to the subaru Breakaway series, featuring the Bupa challenge Tour presented by The Advertiser, which invites recreational riders of all abilities to tackle the same twists, turns, hills and sprints as the world’s best. in

r i d e l i k eJoin The bupa challenge and Tackle The same

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2015 the people’s peloton will travel between glenelg and mount Barker, a journey of 151.7km.

not up for the full ride? You can start from Willunga

(118.7km), mt compass (77.5km) or Macclesfield

(27km). There’s nothing quite like the thrill of pulling on your Bupa challenge Tour jersey and lining up in the early hours

beside thousands of other passionate cyclists. Times for the event

are recorded – fostering friendly rivalries in the process – but the event isn’t a race. Instead it celebrates the simple joy of cycling, an activity loved by people of all ages.

Once across the finish line, riders

enjoy lunch and the chance to swap stories; before long, it’s time to head to the barriers and cheer the professionals home.

glengowrie resident Ben White tackled his first Bupa Challenge Tour this year and enjoyed the experience so much he’s now part of the mega spinners team that will line up for the January 24 event.

“it’s really enjoyable and quite challenging physically and mentally,” Ben says. “It gives you something to work towards, doing a bit of training. And on the day it’s exciting because you’re surrounded by a lot of like-minded people who are there for the same reason.”

The 39-year-old took up cycling about 18 months ago and now covers about 120km in his three rides each week. He’s also among hundreds of people who will be supporting the cancer council sA ride for a reason campaign, with everyone who donates $1000 or more eligible for free Bupa challenge Tour entry.

All eyes will be on Adelaide when the 2015 santos Tour Down under wraps up on January 25, but before the riders storm home it will be time for our youngest cycling stars to shine.

The Bupa mini tour for kids takes place ahead of Be safe Be seen mAc stage 6, with riders aged six to 12 completing laps of the start/finish straight. A T-shirt and gift bag go home with each participant, and everyone is invited to stay on and watch as the race is decided.

Whether you’re pedalling part of the race route, hearing stories of triumph at the Legends’ night Dinner or checking out the latest bike gear in the Adelaide city council Bike expo and Tour Village, the santos Tour Down Under awaits. This festival of cycling gets bigger and better each year, and everyone is welcome. The Santos Tour Down Under will be held from January 17-25, 2015. Visit tourdownunder.com.au for more information and to register for the Bupa Challenge Tour and Bupa mini tour for kids.

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I t StARtED AS juSt another daily commute for Nick Spyrou. He was cycling along Henley Beach Road in peak-hour traffic when out of nowhere an oncoming taxi turned

right – straight into him. “Without looking, he cut through.

I saw him, tried to avoid him by veering to the left and unfortunately I slammed into the passenger door with my shoulder,” explains Nick.

Little did the taxi driver know that Nick, pictured, is the manager of a personal injury law firm – Andersons Solicitors.

“the driver stopped. the ambulance came and took me to hospital – and that’s when I found out I had a broken shoulder. I had four weeks in a sling. Couldn’t drive. Couldn’t sleep. It was a difficult period,” explains Nick.

With a team of lawyers – Nick did

new rules on inJury compensation mean getting good legal advice

is more important than ever

all the right things – he submitted his paperwork to the drivers’ insurer and his immediate medical costs – from orthopaedic surgeons and physios – were all covered.

But digging a little deeper, Nick’s colleagues told him he wasn’t entitled to any pain and suffering compensation. According to new legislation, his injury wasn’t deemed severe enough.

“If I’d had this accident prior to july 1, 2013, I’d have been entitled to compensation. But because it happened post july 1, 2013, I’m not entitled to compensation.”

thankfully for Nick, he had a team of legal experts by his side.

He understood the importance of submitting all the right paperwork – and he investigated what he could and couldn’t claim for.

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He is aware that his injury may cause him problems in the future and he wants to be prepared if that’s the case.

“Obviously it was easier for me (to seek legal advice),” says Nick, who suggests seeking professional help in cases like his own.

“Speak to somebody with a lot of experience – particularly if you’re borderline,” says Nick. “the general public is not really qualified to make a decision on whether you have a claim.”

Despite stories like Nick’s, Christian Haag, CEO of Bike SA believes that cycling is still the way to go.

“Cycling is much safer than you think – especially as more people start riding,” explains Haag.

“In fact, we often say that by not cycling, you’re doing yourself more harm by not keeping active.”

Indeed, cycling has been growing in popularity over the past decade. With more than an 88 per cent increase of bums on bikes in Adelaide since 2003 – more commuters are ditching the car to take to two wheels.

And as numbers swell – cycling is becoming safer.

Several studies point towards a “safety in numbers” effect – the more people on bikes, the safer it becomes and the city is becoming an ideal case study.

Yet for peace of mind, many two-wheeled commuters may want some additional protection.

“Costing less than a coffee a week, Bike SA membership gives you public liability and personal accident cover.

“Not only are you insured, you also receive free initial legal assistance.”

Over 5,000 members have joined Bicycle SA and its numbers are growing as people make the most of insurance and feel part of a vibrant cycling community.

As for Nick – his accident only inspired him to cycle more. He was back on the bike after six weeks and now rides four days a week.

“this is the best time of the year for cyclists, weather-wise, so hopefully we get a few more out of the woodwork – I’d like to get 10 (people from the company cycling) before too long.”

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Insurance including healthcare costs, liability and loss of income.LegaL advIce free first legal consultation with Andersons Solicitors.dIscounts to events, bike holidays and 60 bike stores across SA.For more information, visit bikesa.asn.au/membership

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