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Spring is in the air… The countdown has well and truly begun….The Spring Cycle, proudly supported by Transport for NSW is now less than 10 weeks away! … see pages 4, 5, 6

Silver City Treadlers 2012 Owl DareJohn Holstein, CAMWEST

It all Started about 17 years ago when a small group completed a ride across the Nullarbor and June Files from Broken Hill decided to host a ride in outback australia. Her first survey took her and husband ross to the desert beyond Broken Hill where ross commented, “only the eagles dare to come out here” and the first of June’s annual Silver City Bush treadler’s dares began.

2012 saw the completion of the 16th year of the Silver ‘Dares’ which have visited parts of Australia shunned even by most four wheel drives. June and her followers have visited places such as Arkaroola, the Strezlecki Desert,

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September 2011 | vol35NOV 2011, VOL 35 NO 11push n Oodnadatta Track, lake Mungo, White Cliffs, Flinders Ranges, Finke, Alice Springs, Darwin and more, raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. in 2011 June was recognised for her efforts when she received an Order of Australia Medal for her tireless work.

This year was a mammoth effort for June and her band of dedicated volunteers as she had mapped out three rides in one. The riders were given the option of doing one, two or all of three legs of the ride, Broken Hill to Tibooburra, Tibooburra to innamincka or innamincka to Birdsville and return. To do all three required a commitment of seven weeks riding and over 2000 kilometres of mainly gravel or dirt roads. Several riders accepted the challenge of all three rides.

My request to the head of the house to do all three legs was met with a resounding “No” so i opted to join the ride at innamincka, the section i thought would prove the most interesting. Charles Sturt described the area in 1845 as ‘country as i firmly believe has no parallel on earth’s surface’

i headed off with a mate about five days before the ride was scheduled to start and we travelled across NSW via Trundle, Brewarrina, Bourke, Wanaaring, Tibooburra to Cameron Corner before heading through the oil fields to innamincka.

Coopers Creek was an inviting oasis and the yellow belly were on the bite and the long term riders and volunteers had dined well on fresh water fish before our arrival. The pub and Trading Post gave us an opportunity to stock up on last minute (expensive) supplies before i headed off with 24 other riders for what was to become 14 days of riding and three rest days before we returned to innamincka. The route we followed was loosely based on the trip made by the fateful Burke and Wills some 152 years ago.

Six days of riding and bush camping saw our arrival at Birdsville on the Diamantina River, where showers and the chance to wash clothes in a machine

were two of the highlights that followed closely behind fresh bread and real coffee at the Birdsville Bakery. Some of the crew even sampled some refreshing ales at the iconic Birdsville Pub. On our way we had seen flocks of wild budgerigars, dingos, hundreds of corellas and a host of water birds including pelicans. The outback was populated by wildflowers and was looking better than i had ever seen it on my previous five visits. Fortunately, many of the ephemeral water holes along the way held water and provided venues for most of our camps. One highlight of the trip was watching the full moon rise over a billabong 85 km east of Birdsville.

After a welcome 2 rest days at Birdsville we headed east towards Betoota and Haddon Corner for our return home. Both legs of the ride crossed Sturt’s Stony Desert. Once again there were no facilities except bore water and the occasional water hole. On one campsite i discovered the remnants of an Aboriginal work site where i found discarded spear heads and knives that had been chipped away from local and imported rocks. it was quite an experience to realise these people may had camped here for thousands of years in these almost inhospitable surroundings, carrying on their daily lives.

All too soon we were almost back at innamincka and the end of our adventure. Our last night on the track was a camp in a sandy bed of a tributary of Coopers Creek, not far from where Burke and Wills had perished at the “Dig Tree”.

Our last day was a short ride of 45 km into innamincka where we were treated to hot water showers and a great meal at the Hotel, a meal almost as good as those cooked on open fires and camp ovens by our always cheerful band of 7 volunteers. We had seen 985 kilometres of remote Australia by bicycle, witnessed spectacular, sun rises and sun sets, seen a full phase of the moon from desert skies and experienced some iconic parts of Australia at very close quarters, all in the company of a great bunch of people.

[More of John's beautiful photographs can be found on his Facebook page. Ed.]

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Sunday 21st October 2012

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Life’s better on a bike!

Spring is in the air… The countdown has well and truly begun….The Spring Cycle, proudly supported by Transport for NSW is now less than 10 weeks away!

tHe SPrINg CyCle is a celebration of cycling, a celebration of spring and a celebration of Sydney’s iconic landscape. Not only does the ride give you the unique opportunity to ride over the main deck of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Cahill express Way, Macquarie Street and all the way down to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair in the Botanic gardens – Car Free, but it also allows you the chance to discover many km’s of cycleways scattered across the Sydney metro area.

Registrations are open so get in quick to secure your spot on Sydney iconic bicycle ride. www.springcycle.com.au

gOld Pedal CHarItIeS Bicycle NSW is proud to announce

that the Spring Cycle in 2012 will see

the creation of the Gold Pedal Charity Group. We are excited to have TAD’s Bikes for Kids with Disabilities, Amy Gillett Foundation, The Kids Cancer Project, The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Australian Paralympic Committee and the Bicycle NSW Environmental Trust on board as supporting charities for the Spring Cycle.

These charities have teamed up with Bicycle NSW to help us achieve the biggest and best Spring Cycle EVER. So be a hero and support the charities that support cycling by fundraising today!

you don’t have to dress up like a superhero to BE a hero. it is as simple as creating a user page on Everyday Hero where you can share a special message of inspiration, start a blog or share

images/videos to raise awareness of your charity.

your page (individual or team page) allows you to invite friends who can then make donations and leave messages of support. The donations you receive will be tallied and displayed on your public page meter to help you gauge your progress.

Donations are automatically processed and transferred to your selected charity or cause. it couldn’t be easier!

you pick the charity that means most to you! Everyday Hero has over 1300 register charities, so you’ll be sure to find a cause that is close to your heart. if you are keen to recognise charities that have played a major role in delivering the Spring Cycle, please support one of the Gold Pedal Charities.

www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/springcycle

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Ride for kids with disabilities.

Please register for the Sydney Spring Cycle, then choose TAD as your fundraising charity. Every dollar raised will go towards funding special TAD bikes for kids with disabilities.

Disability Services

NSWTAD

www.everydayhero.com.au/event/bnswspringcycle2012

Mitchel Olsen is nine years old and can’t walk independently. But he’s a member of Southern Cross Cycling Club and has ridden almost 1000km on his TAD bike.

SPrINg CyCle FeStIVal FINISHThe Spring Cycle festival begins from

the moment you set off from the starting line. But don’t worry, the festival doesn’t stop when you hit the finish line. As part of the Spring Cycle, there will be two Festival Finishes.

The Pyrmont Festival Finish is perfect for riders who participate in the City Ride (which ends in Pyrmont). The Olympic Park Festival Finish is perfect for riders who participate in the Classic Ride (which ends at Olympic Park).

This year Bicycle NSW is looking

to entertain the Spring Cycle “Hero’s” crowd with:

E Bicycle NSW interactive zone E Criterium Racing E Roving Performers E Bike Powered Smoothies E Bicycle Valet Parking E Face Painting E Photo Booth E Free Massages E Chill Out Zone E Jumping Castles & inflatables E Amusement Rides E Food & Market Stalls E live Entertainment!

So whether you still have the energy for the games and activities or whether you’d rather chill out and replenish those energy levels with some of the delicious food on offer, there’ll be something for everyone.

Why not make a day of it and encourage your family and friends to come and join you at the finish whether they have ridden in the Spring Cycle or not.

Full details and festival program to be confirmed and published closer to the event date.

Keep your Finger on the Pulse For all the latest event information

please check the website www.springcycle.com.au and make sure you “like” us on the new Spring Cycle Facebook page Click Here to like.

Facebook is the place to go to leave comments and share stories of your Spring Cycle experience. you can even upload photos of the bike you will be riding or the team of mates you will be riding with!

So spread the word tell your friends and get set for an iconic day on the bike!

More Spring Cycle info on page 6



Call For Event VolunteerstHe VOluNteerS FOr Spring

Cycle are an amazing group of people that come together to help this great celebration of spring and cycling. the organisation of the event would not be possible without the people like Joe Farrugia and his team from WSCN.

Joe retired from work 6 years ago and noticed an ad in the local paper requiring people to start a new club in his suburb. He quickly rang a couple of friends who also joined the club and they started re-cycle unused bikes, which were to be donated by the public through advertising etc. From the club they got involved with Spring Cycle. The 10 founding members are still active & play a big role in the running of the club and all get involved with Spring Cycle every year.

Joe says, they do it because some of us are retired & we can, the others contribute in other ways. What more can you ask for, we meet great people, get fit, explore new sites, help save the environment and make this great event possible. We meet people from all

walks of life, from accountants, lawyers, teachers, firemen, etc. who travel from all over Sydney to ride with us.

At Spring Cycle the group repair bikes along the way and do the crowd management at Section A, before the participants get to the Harbour Bridge.

"Spring Cycle is an amazing day that we all look forward to every year!" says Joe. Joe’s Club have re-cycled approximately 1590 bikes so they also thank their volunteers and the support from Fairfield City Council.

If you love cycling and want to get involved sign up for Volunteering at Spring Cycle today.

Volunteering at the Spring Cycle is a rewarding experience that allows you to meet new friends, develop new skills and gain the satisfaction of contributing to building bicycle riding in Sydney.

reasons to volunteer ✔ you will get a unique view of the event,

✔ it will be great fun ✔ you will meet lots of different people and, of course,

✔ you will be doing a useful job for the community.

Volunteer Benefits � Food and drink (+ water bottle) � Bicycle NSW Volunteer T-shirt � Spring Cycle Cap � Exclusive bag for volunteers

Volunteer role E Train Station Assistant E Start and Finish line Assistant E Rest/Water Stop Assistant E Route Marshal E Ride Crew EMassage Therapist E logistical Support

Sign up @W: www.springcycle.com.au M: 0477 499 130E: [email protected]

Mountain Bike CampMTB Skills was was founded by

husband and wife team Norm and Jessica Douglas (24 hour Australian and World solo mtb champion) .

Norm and Jessica have run mountain bike skills courses and camps for five years. During that time they have given instruction to some 2500 riders

ranging in ability from raw beginner to established and confident riders, and have run many camps.

With the support of the Mt Buller management committee an annual camp is run at Mt Buller.

This year the Mt Buller Retreat Camp, will run from November 2nd to 6th, and

have places for 26 people. Airport pickup for interstate riders, accommodation, meals, shuttle runs, guided rides with qualified mountain bike instructors all will be included.

More information: [email protected] or phone Alex on 0418 523 438

Bullsharks Ride for KidslONg tIMe BICyCle NSW member,

Bill Krause from georges river Bull Sharks, isleading a group of riders riding from Sydney to Cann River, Victoria and back in November 2012 in aid of raising funds for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

"We will be cycling approx 1130km over 9 days", Bill told PushOn.

Since being formed as an Australian

children’s charity in 1988, the Starlight Children’s Foundation has brightened the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children, and their families, throughout Australia.

Starlight provides programs integral to the total care of seriously ill children – while health professionals focus on treating the illness, Starlight is there to lift the spirits of the child, giving them the

opportunity to laugh, play and be a child again.

"Our target goal for the team is to raise $15,000 for the foundation. We are looking for your support, for those that are comfortable and are able to help us meet this goal."

For more information visit: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/georges_river_bull_sharks

Space for BuGsAs in the past, space will be made available for any BUG that would like to be present at the end of either ride, or both (Pyrmont and Cathy Freeman Park).

BUGs will be co-located with BNSW in a large marquee so as to provide a “one stop shop” for everything related to BUGs and BNSW.

If your BUG would like to take up the offer of a position in the marquee can you please let Tony Henderson know so he can set aside enough space for everyone. [email protected]

The Spring Cycle is a perfect place to advertise your BUG to the wider community and let them know you exist. When you consider that 80% of the riders are not members of BNSW that leaves a lot of people who are ready to find out more about where to ride.



Achieve your goal and help find a cure for childhood cancer.www.everydayhero.com.au/event/fitzschallenge2012

Sunday 28th October, 2012 Canberra

The Fitz’s Challenge is the first ride in The Kids' Cancer Project’s Triple Challenge Cycling Series.

Climbing through the Brindabella ranges in Canberra, Fitz’s will challenge your fitness,stamina and endurance.

Fitz’s Challenge

www.fitz.com.au

A Challengefor everyone

Triple ChallengeCycling Series

Fitz’s Epic 205km Fitz’s Extreme 255km

Fitz’s Classic 165km Tharwa Challenge 105km Tidbinbilla Challenge 50km

Cycling WarringahNorman Monshall, BNSW Representative, Warringah Traffic Committee

FOr tHOSe WHO believe that cycling on the N Beaches is too challenging, think again!

On 29 July, Warringah Council officially launched its updated Cycling Map Warringah 2012 and opened a new section of shared path from Dee Why to Narrabeen, as the centrepiece of its Greening Warringah day.

The completion of another ‘missing link’ now means there is a 4.4km continuous off-road route from Dee Why Beach to Narrabeen lagoon, which includes 2 new bike ‘lantern’ crossings at busy Pittwater Rd, Dee Why. At Narrabeen lagoon the sealed path links with an existing 4.5km gravel/bush

path to Berry Reserve and Narrabeen shopping centre. The surface is good quality, but suitable mainly for hybrids and mountain bikes.

The expansion of the Warringah Bike Network, means that for the first time, it is now possible to cycle from Manly lagoon to Narrabeen lagoon on a fully marked bike route. The total distance is 16.6km, mostly off-road (12.9km) but including dedicated on-road bike lanes (1.7km) or logos on back streets (2km).

For those who want more, at the southern end of the route one can add 3km of off-road cycling to Manly’s Shelly Beach, while north of Narrabeen, Pittwater Council offers a 4km off-road path to the Warriewood Wetlands. Crucially, there are great coffee shops at numerous locations along the entire route.

Warringah Council has also recently completed two sections of shared path on the western side of Narrabeen lagoon, between Middle Creek and Deep Creek Reserves. By 2014 this path will continue along the lagoon’s edge, via two new bridges and connect with the existing path at Jamieson Park Reserve on the south side of the lagoon. This will provide a complete shared path circuit of 8.5km, which in turn will link seamlessly with the new Narrabeen – Manly route.

There you have it – almost 50km of return cycling on the N Beaches, with 85% off road - and more to come! So get your map from Warringah Council, its libraries, selected bike shops or at www.warringah.nsw.gov.au/community/cyclingmap.aspx - and then on yer bikes...

"It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually

are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no such accurate remembrance of country you have driven through as you gain by riding a bicycle."

Ernest Hemingway



improvements in cycle access in Macquarie Park, Ryde lGAAlison Pryor, Bike North

MaCquarIe ParK IS a significant employment and retail & education precinct in ryde. a new section of cycle path has been completed along Waterloo rd pushing the Shared user Path along to Macquarie university.

The route was funded by RMS previous years metropolitan routes program – project managed by Ryde Council and constructed by contractors. Bike North members through their participation in Council Bicycle Advisory Committee is were able to give feedback at the design stage, follow-up up by

saddle surveys after construction. We are pleased to see the quality of construction, sign posting etc. like other urban paths there are design constraints of retrofitting a path to existing verge and planning around road crossings, bus shelters etc.

Ride for life supports cancer survivorsThe NSW Cancer Survivors Centre at UNSW will benefit from the Ride for Life fundraising cycling event held recently in Sydney.

The good news is more people are surviving cancer but until recently there was a gap in providing physical and emotional support for survivors, with most patients farewelled at hospital after being told they are cancer-free but still desperately in need of ongoing support.

People in NSW with cancer now have a 64.4 per cent chance of surviving the disease beyond five years of diagnosis, compared with a 49 per survival rate in the 1980s.

Based at UNSW Medicine, the Cancer Survivors Centre is dedicated to cancer survivors and is the first of its kind in Australia to provide clinical services and conduct research for both adults and children.

Rick Christie, the founder of Ride for Life, is a cancer survivor himself and has committed to giving the centre around $50,000 per year for five years. Rick and his wife Vicki survived cancer together, both being diagnosed in 2002.

“Ride for Life has been going for eight years now as a fundraising entity and we have wanted to provide money towards what’s known as survivorship,” Christie says.

“We thought that was an important issue to focus our fundraising efforts on and when we heard about the NSW Cancer Survivors Centre being created, we thought that was a

good thing to support.”

“Cancer survivors experience a range of physical, psychological and lifestyle problems as a consequence of both cancer diagnosis and treatment,” said Centre Director and UNSW Professor Andrew Lloyd.

“Many of these challenges are not adequately addressed by current cancer services and are often outside the expertise of general practitioners,” he says.

Watch the video about the Ride for Life founders and their support of the NSW Cancer Survivors Centre at UNSW.

http://youtu.be/XYarJKuU98g



Cycling skills training as an avenue for advocacy Alison Pryor, Bike North

‘BIKe FOr lIFe’ are the cycling training activities of Bike North. the program had more than 100 participants in Bike North in the last financial year. It has been developed intentionally as part of our cycle advocacy activities in the northern areas of Sydney. the more people who ride confidently, the more cycling appears, and is planned for as a normal, everyday recreation and transport activity. It remains a community focused activity completely run by Bike North volunteer teachers & coaches.

Earlier this year seven Bike North members trained as AustCycle teachers early in the year and Bike North became an AustCycle provider. This has added to members who have their CycleSkill coaching licence from Cycling Australia. Bike North has been able to extend the type of skills courses we conduct. Apart from the direct teaching the program does take some dedicated volunteer effort in terms of event organisation, administration activities and web management to make it all happen.

Essential cycling skills cycle stoping /

starting smoothly, manoeuvring on the bike remains the core program. This program was initially started get riders up to a level of confidence to join a BN easy ride, the easiest of which is about 17km. The skills day is followed up with individual sessions over the next couple of weeks with a teacher on a ride – practicing the core skills in a real cycling environment. Because of the number of teachers/assistant teacher we have able to tailor these session s to level of skill riders already have.

This year we have increased the commuting /on road skills courses and

added a year we added some touring related program s – not surprisingly on a BuG group cycling tour. The latest addition is a monthly very short (10km or less) mid week ride in the BN calendar starting at a Bike Hire centre.

Our next Bike for life skills courses are September 23rd during bike week - at Meadowbank Park.

Course information and registration http://www.bikenorth.org.au/bike4life/ Or more about Bike North activities this year in the BuGs annual report http://www.bikenorth.org.au/archives/annual_reports/2011-12_annual_report.pdf

Essential Skills – testing bike manoeuvring on a slalom

Lake Illawarra

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TURNAROUNDPOINT

TURNAROUNDPOINT

10km RIDE

8km RIDE

START & FINISHPCYC

Windang Bridge

Warilla Beach

Little Lake

TasmanSea

Between 9am - 10:30amBring your completed entry form (overleaf) to the registration desk on the day.

$2 donation per person or $5 per family with proceeds to the Heart Foundation

Sunday 16 September 2012

• HELMETS COMPULSORY • WATER & TOILET STATIONS SHOWN ON MAP

Go in the draw to win a bike to the value of $500 from Bike Hub Albion Park Rail, Dapto, Warrawong & Wollongong. See reverse for details.

For full details go to www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au

Registration:

Entry:

Start:Finish:Courses:

• Free breakfast (fresh fruit & yoghurt) 9:00 - 10:30am

• Giveawaysandraffles

Lake Illawarra PCYC, 9am - 10:30amLake Illawarra PCYC, 10am - 12:30pm3 Courses to choose from - 8km, 10km or 18km

FREE FRESH FRUIT & WATER

ENJOY A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT WITH THE 11TH ANNUAL

STARTS AT LAKE ILLAWARRA PCYC

Enjoy an 8km, 10km or 18km ride

SUPPORTED BY • Healthy Cities Illawarra • Lake Illawarra Highway Patrol • Oak Flats RFS • St John Ambulance

SPONSORED BY

Fun day hosted by Lake Illawarra PCYC with activities for the whole family including:

• Stalls & demonstrations• Music & entertainment• Jumping castle ($2 charge applies)

• Sumo suits ($2 charge applies)

For more information contact:Andy Mark, Heart Foundation - 4232 0130 OR Jenny Davies, Shellharbour City Council - 4221 6124 or 0421 044 113



Passion for ParadiseHaVe yOu gOt a Passion for

Paradise? Well we do, and so does the 25m, high performance catamaran - Passions of Paradise.

Thanks to our major sponsor, Passions of Paradise are offering 2 free reef trips to the highest fundraiser on the 2012 Far North Wilderness Bike Tour.. Riders and volunteers have set up fundraising pages on the Everyday Hero team web-site. Support someone by making a donation which goes directly to CAFNEC and help someone become a winner.

regISter NOW! E 22nd to 29th September 2012 E 8 unforgettable days of cycling: climbing through the rainforest covered mountains in the Wet Tropics area between innisfail, Ravenshoe and Cairns. EOver 500kms on mostly remote dirt roads with minimal traffic. E Spectacular scenery including waterfalls and gorges, rainforest and

open forest, hard to access country that many locals have not seen. E An intimate and friendly ride with a maximum of 65 riders. E Fresh home-cooked meals and free scroggin.

E Charity event to support the work of CAFNEC.

We transfer from Cairns to innisfail to start cycling. We take the back roads to Mena Creek, site of the famous Paronella Park. We then spend two days riding through the central rainforest section of Wooroonooran National Park, part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage area along the Gorrell Track and Suttees Gap Road to Ravenshoe.

From Ravenshoe we go north-west along the Wild River to the gorgeous historic village of Herberton, where we spend a day exploring local mountain bike tracks and the historic township. The next day we cross some exciting trails through the Herberton Range Conservation Park and across the Atherton Tablelands to Tinaroo Dam.

The last two days finds us riding through the rainforests of the Wet Tropics past Copperlode Dam down lake Morris Road to Cairns.

http://www.fnqbiketour.org.au

Regional Bicycle ForumKathy Furney, Dubbo BUG

duBBO Bug HaVe been attending regional Consultative Bicycle Forums for the Western region. No doubt Bug groups in other regions have been doing the same thing.

These forums have been funded and hosted, by the Parkes branch of the Roads and Maritime Services. Representatives from all cycle groups in the area were invited to attend, as were BNSW, Council staff and RMS officers.

The aim of these meetings has been to promote bike riding and encourage people to ride their bike as a means of transport.

All of the towns and cities represented at these forums are ideal for bike riding. The weather is conducive to bike riding, well maybe not in the middle of winter in Orange! or in the middle of the day in summer in Dubbo!!, but for the majority of the year. The question therefore is why are so few people using a bike to get to work, to go to the library, or do some banking? in these days of high petrol prices, carbon tax, traffic delays, sustainability, carbon footprint, environmental concerns, surely the idea of riding a bike as a general means of transport is a valid one. it is interesting

also to find how some councils are very supportive of cycleways, both on and off road, while others are doing little.

The forums have not yet found the answer to the question of how to get people out riding a bike as a means of transport, however it is pleasing to see that the RMS is continuing their support of the project.

Plans are being prepared to hold the next Western Region Forum in Dubbo on Thursday the 29th November.

As the Dubbo BuG representative i guess i am asking that other BuG groups in the Western Region, be it Broken Hill, Mudgee, Wellington, Cowra or any other town west of the Blue Mountains make the effort to attend the next Forum in Dubbo. The more input we have the more chance there is of finding a solution to getting people out riding their bike. BNSW has only had a representative at one of the Western Forums, but we are hoping they will have someone attend at Dubbo.

Please feel free to contact me for further information on the Dubbo Forum.

Kathy Furney,Secretary, Dubbo BuGPh: 68825533E-mail: [email protected]

Everybody wins when you ride to work!

laSt year, OVer 45,000 people registered for ride2Work. this year, we’re striving for 50,000 registrants for ride2Work day on 17 October 2012. Help us win gold by registering today - it’s free, and you can win too!

Riding to work adds to the medal tallyBy registering for Ride2Work you

help encourage more new riders to give it a try - and the total numbers help us improve bicycle facilities across Australia when they are reported back to local and state councils.

What can you win if you ride to work?

✔ increase your fitness and lose weight without having to find extra time in your day

✔ Replace your commuter stress with a fresh air and a smile

✔ Chat to your fellow commuters at traffic lights

✔ Arrive at work bright, and fully charged

✔ Go in the draw to win Trek bikes and Bontrager bicycle accessories

Help us win gold. Take two minutes to register today. www.ride2work.com.au



Billions in health benefits from targeted climate actionyet another study has come to the conclusion that cycling is good for the nation’s health, environment and economy.

aCtIONS tHat Cut carbon pollution can improve australians’ health and could save billions of dollars and thousands of lives each year, a new report finds.

Our Uncashed Dividend: The Health Benefits of Climate Action is jointly produced by the Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA)—a national coalition of health groups—and The Climate institute. The report is supported by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA).

The report draws together a large and growing body of evidence from health and medical research showing substantial health benefits linked to measures to cut emissions.

“Evidence from around the world suggests we’re missing out if we don’t cash in on the big health dividend that cutting emissions can deliver,” report author and CAHA Convenor Fiona Armstrong said.

“Cleaner energy, cycling and walking, protecting bushland, energy efficient buildings and low-carbon food choices all contribute to less chronic illnesses, including heart and lung disease, certain cancers, obesity, diabetes, and depression.”

“One recent global study, for instance, found that for every tonne of carbon dioxide they avoid countries

could save an average of $46 in health costs—around twice Australia’s starting price for carbon.”

Armstrong said that few Australians realise just how much the country’s pollution-dependent economy is costing them each year, for example:

☛ Coal-fired power burdens the community with lung, heart, and nervous system diseases costing an estimated $2.6 billion; and

☛ Pollution from cars, trucks and other modes of fossil-fuelled transport racks up a health bill estimated at around $3.3 billion. in Australia, air pollution is thought to kill more people every year than the road toll.

The Climate institute CEO John Connor said: “Climate action can be challenging, but it can be a solutions multiplier, delivering better health, substantial economic savings and improved quality of life.”

“Climate action can mean that people’s health and life expectancy improves, with fewer sick days, fewer visits to the doctor, fewer hospital admissions, reduced use of medication, and increased productivity.”

Our Uncashed Dividend and related materials, including videos, is available at www.caha.org.au and www.climateinstitute.org.au

Cycling Resource CentreThe Cycling Resource Centre is an information hub for Australian transport and recreation cycling.

The site is administered by the Australian Bicycle Council. which consists of representatives of state, territory and local governments, the cycling industry and bicycle users.

The ABC coordinates and implements the Australian National Cycling Strategy 2011-2016. The vision for the Strategy is to double the number of people cycling in Australia by 2016.

The Cycling Resource Centre is designed to provide high quality information to planners, engineers, academics, advocates with an interest in cycle planning and encouragement.

Topic areas covered include: E Engineering + planning E Education + training E Encouragement + promotion E Enforcement + road safety E Recreation E Funding E Research

T he s i te a l so l i s t s u p c oming conferences and cur rent news. The site is updated most days. An e-newsletter keeps subscribers up-to-date with site additions.

www.cyclingresourcecentre.org.au



Public feedback wanted on plan to reduce death and injury on our roads

tHe NSW gOVerNMeNt road Safety Strategy for the next 10-years is now available for public

feedback after being released today. The strategy has been developed

by the NSW Centre for Road Safety after consultation with key road safety stakeholders.

Acting Centre for Road Safety General Manager Marg Prendergast said the strategy outlines where we have come from and suggests what we can all do in future to contribute to reducing death and injury on the road.

“This strategy has been developed to set out a direction and improve both safety and mobility on our roads,” Ms Prendergast said.

“By 2021 we are aiming for a 30 per cent reduction in annual road deaths and serious injury.

“There have been significant improvements in road safety in NSW but we can do more.

“This plan focuses on the areas where fatalities are most prevalent and also looks at how we can address these problems.

“These challenges include reducing speeding on our roads, addressing modern day distractions such as mobile phone usage while driving and crossing the road, increasing heavy vehicle safety and encouraging people to purchase newer and safer vehicles.”

Ms Prendergast said road crashes are still the biggest cause of death for people aged one to 44-years in NSW and cost the community around $5.08 billion in 2011.

“Each year there are around 42,000 recorded road crashes in NSW with

about 400 people killed and more than 26,000 injured,” Ms Prendergast said.

“With the right plans in place and the community’s support we have an opportunity to bring this figure down.”

The Centre for Road Safety is calling on the community to contribute to the draft strategy by visiting http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/nsw-road-safety-strategy-2012-2021.

Comments will be received though to Monday, 10 September 2012 via email to: [email protected]

Or posted to: Centre for Road Safety, Transport for NSW, 18 lee Street, Chippendale NSW 2008

it's Not All About the BikeWHeN CONSIderINg laNCe

armstrong's relationship with Nike over the past 15 years, it really hasn't been so much about the bike. It has been about the cancer.

Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer on October 2, 1996. He created The lance Armstrong Foundation on January 8, 1997, with a vague idea about fighting cancer. By the end of 1999, he had the first of seven consecutive Tour wins completed.

And Nike was one of the few sponsors at his side before the cancer was diagnosed and after that first Tour win.

in 2004, Nike created a yellow wristband hoping to sell 5 million of them to support the foundation. instead, 50 million were sold in the first two years. Today, more than 84 million wristbands have been distributed and $100 million raised for cancer awareness.

Nike formed its partnership in 1996, months before Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer. The company reaffirmed its commitment after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said Armstrong's refusal to enter an arbitration process would result in his being stripped of his seven Tour de France victories.

Nike doubled down on its relationship with livestrong and Armstrong in 2008, announcing a livestrong Collection of workout and

running apparel and footwear. All profits go to the foundation.

indeed, people shouldn't underestimate the significance of cancer awareness in Nike's commitment to Armstrong and livestrong.

Because for reasons he has not shared in detail publicly, cancer research is among the areas of interest for Nike co-founder Phil Knight. Earlier this year, one of Nike's first employees and a friend of Knight, Geoff Hollister, died of cancer. Jim Riswold, the former Wieden+Kennedy creative director credited with some of Nike's most memorable ads, was diagnosed with cancer years ago.

Knight and his wife Penny have pledged $100 million to the OHSu Knight Cancer institute -- OHSu's largest donation ever. The livestrong Foundation also has contributed to research projects of OHSu scientists.

"lance is a cancer survivor and one of the world's greatest athletes," company chief executive Mark Parker said in 2008. "lance is a symbol of hope against adversity for everyone."

Nike has issued statements saying it still supports Armstrong. And ESPN reported that donations to the foundation after his announcement were up over the same day last year.

The Oregonian, 24.8.12

Easy on that cakeThe calories in that slice of banana bread (2570kJ*) and a "regular" latte (688kJ*) will need 2.5 hours of cycling at 20kph to avoid gradually adding to your waistline.

Cycling burns around 1500 kJ/hr†, running (at around 10 kph) burns around 1900 kJ/hr†, as does ocean swimming. Mowing the lawn comes in at only 1000 kJ/hr†. I know which one I'll choose! JG(*McDonalds website, †mynewbody.com.au)


OVER 100 FREE RiDES FOR THiS MONTH... AND BEyONDMore rides are added to our online calendar every day. For the latest updates, check out WWW.PUSHON.COM.AU

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READGroups listed in this calendar are affiliated with Bicycle NSW (except for those marked as “Unaffiliated Rides”). See http://bicyclensw.org.au/content/clubs-bugs for more information about BUGs and Club and affiliationAll rides listed in this calendar are open to the public unless otherwise stated in the ride description.All ride leaders are volunteers who generously donate their time to plan and conduct these rides. Please follow their instruc-tions to help ensure each ride is conducted in the safest and most enjoyable possible manner.All persons leading or joining these rides do so as volunteers in all respects and as such accept sole responsibility for any injury howsoever incurred. The appearance of the rides is this calendar does not imply that Bicycle NSW Inc., PushOn, the organisations with rides on this calendar, or the appointed ride leaders, are in any way liable in respect of any injury or dam-age resulting from participants engaging in any such ride activity.•An approved helmet is required to be worn on all rides. No helmet, no ride. No exceptions. Please ensure your bike is in good working order and bring a spare tube, a pump, tyre levers, a full water bottle and any other tools you may require. It is also rec-ommended you bring money for food and/or fares and your mobile phone.•Children are welcome on some rides but must be accompanied by a cycling adult carer.•If in doubt about the suitability of any ride, please contact the ride leader in advance. •Feedback can be sent to [email protected]

DEADLINE FOR ONLINE RIDE ENTRY FOR OCTOBER EDITION OF PUSHON IS 21 SEP 2012Saturday, September 01, 2012

aKuNa bay aNd CHurCH pOINtbike North Inc; 80 km ; Fast pace For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: malcolm; ph 9713 1994 Starts: 7:30AM; Eastwood Station, East side Ride via de Burghs Br, Pymble, Terrey Hills, Akuna Bay, Church Pt (cof-fee). Return via Turramurra. Fast pace.

Saturday, September 01, 2012

parKS aNd GardeNSbike North Inc; 50 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: philip; ph 0412 057 757 Starts: 8:00AM; Caballo Street picnic area, Rouse Hill The ride completes a large circuit from Rose Hill Town Centre to W indsor v ia S tanhope Gar den s an d B l igh Par k u s i ng Richmond Road outbound, and the slightly more undulating hills through Scheyville National Park, Oakville and Nelson on the return trip.

SuNday, September 02, 2012

WINdSOr tO SaCKVILLe LOOpbike North Inc; 60 km ; Fast pace Some traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: phillip; ph 0402 918775 S tar t s : 8 :15 A M; MacQ uade Park (Tebbut t St) Windsor Ride on undu-lating terrain around the Hawkesbury River basin in a Loop ride to Sackville. Lot's of scenery. Some climbing and fast moving traffic. Coffee stop at end of ride in Windsor

Carramar(bLaNdS OaK)Western Sydney Cycling Network; 18 km ; Slow pace easy / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: bob Ward; ph 97241520 0422933612 S tar ts : 9 : 0 0 A M; WSCN recycling shed Our monthly community rides are F REE easy to medium, s low paced rides, starting and finishing at the WSCN recycling shed located at Fair field Showground of f Moonlight rd., Prairiewood where there is plenty of car parking and excellent bicycle accessibility using the Orphan School Creek Cycleway. Most rides are in the 20km to 30km range with an expect-ed return time of two to three and a half hours including coffee stop (bring

money) www.westernsydneycycling-network.com

bONGIL bONGIL tO CrOSSmaGLeN & aGmCoffs Harbour buG; 26 km ; moderate pace Some traf fic / Contact: deb meredith; ph 6653 1668, 0403 475969 S t ar t s : 0 7 : 3 0 A M; P icnic ground at end of Williams Rd, Bongil Bongil Nat Park 7.30am ride, 9.00am b/fast, 10.00am AGM Star t picnic ground, Williams Rd, Pine Creek Way, Glennifer Rd, Crossmaglen Rd. Return same. Breakfast for $ members only

LINdSay'S aNd aySHIredorrigo-urunga-bellingen buG; 60 km ; moderate pace Some traf fic / Significant Hills / Contact: George Smith; ph 0265682115 Starts: 08:00AM; BP Urunga Back road ride around Lindsay's then home after coffee at Sawtell

pyrmONt aNd baraNGarOOCanada bay buG Inc; 30 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / For experienced riders only / Contact: david martin; ph 0478 222 243 Star ts: 07:0 0AM; Majors Bay Rd/Brewer St, Concord Ride from Concord over the Anzac Bridge to Pyrmont Point Park and then on to the Barangaroo site and Millers Point.

tHe eNtraNCe FOr COFFeeCentral Coast touring Cycle Club Inc; 30 km ; moderate pace easy / uses Off-

rIdeS GradeSAs an aid for those looking for a ride, and also for those Ride Coordinators charged with the responsibility of entering rides into the online calen-dar, Bicycle NSW has provided the following guide...An easy ride is normally classified as under 15km per hour with no hills and up 15k ride for beginner or 20k otherwiseA mid ride is 15km + and under 23km per hour with some up flats (small hills) between 25k and 40k rideHard ride is 25km + per hour with hills or just a very hilly ride so you need to be fit. The length of the ride can vary depending on the amount off hills. If flat it can be 70k to 100k


road Cyclepaths / Contact: Narelle; ph 0434 100 375 Call to Confirm Starts: 09:00AM; Wyong To Tuggerah, then Long Jetty, then The Entrance via cyclepath for coffee then return same way. Limited places for visitors. Riders must be over 18. See our website cctcc.org.au website for more details. cctcc ride grade 3.

parramatta parK paradebike North Inc; 35 km ; moderate pace uses Off-road Cyclepaths / uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: doug; ph 9874 5594 Starts: 8:30AM; Meadowbank Wharf Ride along the PVC to Parramatta Park. Do a lap or two of the park before cof-fee, then return via M4 c/p.

berry tO SeVeN mILe beaCH NatIONaL parKShoalhaven buG; 15 km ; Slow pace easy / Some traffic / Contact: maggie or Judi; ph 0244478332 or 0244215214 Starts: 09:00AM; Berry Railway Car Park A pleasant sealed country road to the coast. Coffee at Berry on return.

mONday, September 03, 2012

bOdaLLa tO WaINCOurt LOOp VIa buLLOCKyS Hut rdeurobodalla buG; 30 km ; Slow pace mountain bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: Guy; ph 0244738376 Call to Confirm Star ts: 9 .00AM; Car park at Bush Fire Station at Bodalla on the Princes Highway The route includes Bodalla Park Estate then a climb up Big Rock Rd to the reservoir then undulating with a descent on Bullockys Hut Rd to Eurobodallla for the return to Bodalla for coffee.

tueSday, September 04, 2012

OVer 50S rIdeS: WattLeGrOVebike South Senior Cyclists (NON-aFFILIated); 28 km ; moderate pace easy / Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Ozzie/Wendy; ph 9521 3071 Call to Confirm Starts: 9.30AM; Black Muscat Park, Ch ipping Nor t on . S t ar t ing f rom Chipping Nor ton lakes, we ride to Wat t legrove v ia back roads and cycle paths. We have lunch at the Moorebank cake shop and then return.


Saturday marKetS rIdebmV; 20 km ; Slow pace easy / Some traffic / Contact: Natalie; ph 0435117463Starts: 08:45AM; Marrickville station (Station St next to Platform 2) Bring your baskets and panniers and cycle on back streets from Marrickville to Eveleigh, Glebe and Orange Grove mar-kets. Easy pace. Return approximately 2pm.

rOuSe HILL SHamrOCKbN; 24 km ; Slow pace easy / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: philip; ph 0412 057 757Starts: 8:00AM; Caballo Street picnic area, Rouse Hill Three connected loops in a 3 leaf clover pattern around Rouse Hill Town Centre


LONG traCK - terrey HILLSNbb; 25 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / mountain bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: Jim; ph 0414 687 220 C2CStar ts: 0 9 :0 0AM; Yulong Avenue, Terrey Hills Ride along the Perimeter Track and turn into the Long Track. Ride to the end for a view of Cowan Creek and a tea break (byo) and return. This is a mountain bike track so you will need a bike with nobbly tyres and suspen-sion. Some experience with mountain biking is recommended. Call Jim to con-firm start time and place as they may change.

COWaN CaLGabN; 52 km ; Fast pace Significant Hills / Contact: Keith; ph 0434 496 299Starts: 8:00AM; Cowan Station Ride through magnificent Hawkesbury River valley on quiet roads. Return with a stop for coffee.

bruSHGrOVe tO yambaCoffsbuG; 85 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / For experienced riders only / Contact: Henry Zinkstok; ph 6652 5310, 0447921540S t ar t s : 0 8 : 4 5 A M ; Wood f or d S t , Brushgrove (nex t to park) . S tar t Brushgrove, Woodford Island west, Maclean, Yamba Rd, Yamba c/way to Wooli Park & beach. Clarence St to Wooli Bay. Return Woodford Island east . Lunch: Bean Scene Cafe, 4 /8 Yamba St

FerNbrOOK LOOpdubbuG; 36 km ; Slow pace Some traffic / Significant Hills / Contact: George Smith; ph 0265682115 C2CStar ts: 08:00AM; Dorrigo Hotel (Or Urunga BP 0700 for lift) Beautiful back road ride on the Plateau. Lots of uphills on way out lots of downhills home.

WOOLWICHbaybuG; 25 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / For experienced riders only / Contact: david martin; ph 0478 222 243Starts: 07:00AM; . Ride past the fore-shores of Hen and Chicken Bay and Five Dock Bay and over the Gladesville Bridge (on the shared path) to Hunters

Hill and Woolwich. Return to Concord through Gladesville and Putney.

COWaN tO CaLGa FOr WOmeNbN; 52 km ; moderate pace Significant Hills / Contact: Fran; ph 0414 187 427Starts: 7:45AM; Cowan Station Ride through magnificent Hawkesbury River valley on quiet roads. Return with a stop for coffee. Women only.

Lady CarrINGtON drIVeLivebuG; 20 km ; Slow pace For experienced riders only / mountain bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: phillip Jackson; ph 97208297 C2CStar ts: 09:00AM; Audley causway. Royal National Pk . Af ter crossing Audley causeway from the north,turn r ight 15 0 metres f rom causeway before hill. Meet at car park behind the Visitors centre and pavilion. $11 for vehicle day pass for Royal National Park at visitors centre(ask for a map of park-it ’s free). 20Km. Ride which takes approximately 3 hours at an easy/medium pace, suitable for Mountain bike or Hybrid bike with mountain bike tyres. The ride is along a F WD fire trail with gravel, clay, loose and bumpy rock surface in places. Access to Lady Carrington Drive is to bicycles and pedestrians only. This fire trail was constructed as a road in the 1880’s and has numerous scenic areas along the river. It is advised to wear sunnies or eye protection due to branches along trail and sand etc. which may be flicked up by tyres. Bring spare water and tool kit, snacks etc.

etttaLONG FOr COFFeeCCtCC; 35 km ; moderate pace easy / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: tony; ph 0411 376 917 C2CStarts: 0900AM; Gosford Relaxed ride around foreshore bike paths and back streets to Ettalong Beach for a sit on the beach and a quiet coffee before returning by back roads to Gosford. Riders must be over 18. See our web-site for more information at www.cctcc.org.au

berry FOr breaKFaStSBUG; 40 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Contact: Judi or Maggie; Ph 0244215214 or 44478332S tar ts : 0 8 .0 0 A M; Nowra V isi tors Centre An early Sunday Morning pedal on the Highway to Berry for a great Breakfast. Back via the scenic road - Agars Lane and Back Forest Road


eaSt LyNNe tO SHaLLOW CrOSSING LOOpeurobuG; 33 km ; Slow pace mountain bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: Guy; ph 0244738376 C2CStarts: 9.00AM; East Lynne Service Station. 8.5kms north of Sth Durras


turnoff Route includes Old Highway, Bridge Creek Rd, The Sheep Track, River Rd, Barkshed Rd


OVer 50'S rIdeS: COmO rIdeb S S C (N a ) ; 3 0 k m ; m oder a t e pace Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / uses On-road Cycleways / Significant Hills / Contact: bruce Hamilton; ph 02 42 941704Star ts: 9 :3 0AM; Both sides Como Bridge/ car parks Ride from Como Bridge to Olds Park then to Oatley Park Pool (via Peakhurst)for optional swim.Return to Oatley Pie Shop for lunch. Return to Como.


WeSt tO tHe GraSS FarmSbN; 70 km ; Fast pace Some traffic / Contact: ronda; ph 0411045046Star ts: 7:30AM; Fairmount Circuit , Glenwood A brisk paced/training ride via Old Windsor Rd to Windsor and the Richmond Lowlands, one circuit of the grass farms returning to Glenwood via Old Windsor Rd.

Saturday NIGHt Feeder tO Surry HILLSaSHbuG; 20 km ; Slow pace easy / S o m e tr a f f i c / u s e s O n - r o a d Cycleways / For experienced riders only / Contact: Heather; ph 97990107 (h); 0408227133 (mob)Starts: 5:30PM; The fountain, Lacket St, Summer Hill Cycle on back streets and the Bourke St cycleway to din-ner at an Indian restaurant in Surry Hills. Headlights and money for din-ner required (approx cost per dish $18). AshBUG has a bike we can lend to peo-ple who can ride but don’t have a bike. Ring contact person to check if bike is available.


SuStaINabILIty IN CyCLING - OraNGeOCtC; 50 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Contact: Gina browne; ph 0439 737 570 C2CS tar t s : 9 : 3 0 A M; Orange Rai lway S tat ion Car Park Bike Week and Sustainable Living Week. Orange - Spring Hill - Millthorpe - Forest Reefs - Orange. This is a great opportunity to pedal into Spring and (re)acquaint your-self with the nearby villages of Spring Hill and Millthorpe . We ride down Huntley Rd, past the Airport and onto Millthorpe Rd . Coffee /food stop at a café in Millthorpe and a chance to view historic buildings /indulge in some wine tasting, browse the craft /art shops . We return to Orange via Forest Reefs Rd and Forest Rd. Those who wish for a shorter ride can finish at the Bloomfield Rd entrance to Gosling Creek . Others might wish to finish at Millthorpe and

arrange to be picked up for a return to Orange.

tHe aLterNate bIG LOOpbN; 46 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: phillip; ph 0402 918775Star ts: 7:30AM; Eastwood Station, West side With cyclists off the M2, Bike North's Big Loop gets an alterna-tive. Ride through West Pennant Hills valley, Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills to Parramatta Park. Return via M4 c/p to Meadowbank & uphill to Eastwood.

bOambee eaSt tO beLLINGeNCoffsbuG; 57 km ; moderate pace S o m e tr a f f i c / u s e s O f f - r o a d Cyclepaths / uses On-road Cycleways / For experienced r ider s only / Contact: Henry Zinkstok; ph 6652 5310, 0447921540Starts: 07:30AM; Boambee East Comm Centre, Bruce King Dr, Boambee East Start Bruce King Dr, Hwy c/way, Pine Creek Way, Keevers Dr, North Bank Rd, Hammond St, Church St, ret same. Coffee: Bean @ Bello Cafe

bIKe WeeK ..buSH tuCKer rIdeSbuG; 0 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: judi or maggie; ph 0244215214 / 44478332Starts: 9.00AM; huskisson Hotel Car Park Medium ride to the Botanic Garden in the Booderee Nat ional Park. Meet up with Bernie the abo-riginal ranger for a nature walk around the gardens. Learn about bush tucker. Bring a picnic lunch. 3 meeting points First 9.00 at Huskisson hotel car park. Second start 9.30 Vincentia car park near the roundabout. Third start at the turn off to Hyams Beach.(a very short distance achievable for anyone. Phone for more info or just turn up with your bike and helmet.

CHaIN VaLLey CHOOFFCCtCC; 65 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / For experienced riders only / Contact: danny; ph 4393 6689 C2CStarts: 09:00AM; Wyong River Park BIKE WEEK RIDE FOR EXPERIENCED RIDERS (This doesn't necessarily mean fast!). Meet at 9:00 am at Wyong River Park for 65 km ride. Ride along Wyong River and lakeshores. For shorter ride, join at Doyalson Fire Station approx. 10:30 am. Bring lunch or buy. Riders must be over 18; limited places avail-able. cctcc ride grade 6.

aNNaNdaLebaybuG; 25 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: david martin; ph 0478 222 243Star ts: 07:0 0AM; Majors Bay Rd/

Brewer St, Concord Explore the quiet streets and paths of the inner west with a coffee stop along the way.

VISItING FreNdZbN; 32 km ; Slow pace uses Off-road Cyclepaths / uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: roger; ph 0435 015 448Star ts: 8:00AM; Eastwood Station, East side Ride from Eastwood to enjoy a pleasant ride through Lane Cove Park with a coffee stop at Frendz cafe in West Lindfield.

StuartS pOINt reVerSeDUBBUG; 78 km ; Moderate pace Some Traf fic / Significant Hills / Contact: George Smith; Ph 0265682115Star ts: 08:00AM; Nambucca Heads Information Centre Via Macksville, Eungai to Stuarts Point. Return Via Scots Head Road. Great scenery

StuartS pOINt reVerSedubbuG; 78 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant Hills / Contact: George Smith; ph 0265682115Star ts: 08:00AM; Nambucca Heads Information Centre Via Macksville, Eungai to Stuarts Point. Return Via Scots Head Road. Great scenery


NarOOma tO brOu LaKeeurobuG; 37 km ; Slow pace easy / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / mountain bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: Guy; ph 0244738376S t a r t s : 0 9 : 0 0 ; C a r P a r k n e x t Quar terdeck Restaurant , Riverside Dr, Narooma An easy ride that com-bines the scenic foreshore shared pathway to Dalmeny with an extension from Dalmenty to Brou Lake. A short distance of riding on the highway is required.


SHeLLHarbOur, bSCSbSSC (Na); 42 km ; moderate pace easy / Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: bruce or Val; ph 0242941704Starts: 09:30AM; Berkley Fish Shop Car Park on Lake, Northclif fe Drive/George St. Berkley/ Warrawong. Ride arround lake cycle path and quiet back streets to Windang, morning tea and comfort stop. Continue via cycle path to Shellharbour.Optional ride to Bass Point return to Shellharbour for lunch.Return the same way back to Berkley fish shop for coffee.

tHurSday, September 20, 2012

bIKe WeeK - HuSKISSON tO VINCeNtIa bbQ rIdeSbuG; 10 km ; Slow pace uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Judi or maggie; ph 02 44478332Star ts: 10.00AM; Huskisson White Sands Park an easy ride alond the


shared pathway to Vincentia- enjoy spectacular views of Jervis Bay - return


maCdONaLd rIVer meaNderbN; 45 km ; Slow pace unsealed roads / Contact: Gerrit; ph 9476 8225Starts: 9:00AM; Wisemans Ferry, kiosk Ride via Webbs Ck ferry to St Albans for coffee. Return on other side of river to ferry. 50% dirt road, hybrid & MTB only.

parK tO CHatSWOOdbN; 9 km ; Slow pace uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Carolyn; ph 9438 1903Starts: 10:30AM; Willoughby Leisure C e n t r e , B i c e n t e n n i a l R e s e r v e , Willoughby Tour of the Willoughby area using the local bike paths and roads.

parK tO CItybN; 17 km ; Slow pace uses Off-road Cyclepaths / uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: terence; ph 0466778328Starts: 9:30AM; Willoughby Leisure C e n t r e , B i c e n t e n n i a l R e s e r v e , Willoughby Discover the bike route from Willoughby to the City using the local bike path and local roads.


meadOWbaNK tO bObbObN; 50 km ; moderate pace Significant Hills / Contact: malcolm; ph 9713 1994Starts: 7:30AM; Meadowbank Wharf Hi l ly r ide v ia Eas t wood, Browns Waterhole, Turramurra, & Bobbin Head. Coffee and return. Long climbs and descents.

HIddeN VaLLeyCCtCC; 50 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Contact: melissa; ph 4367 8135 C2CStarts: 09:00AM; Wyong Quiet back roads to Tuggerah and Ourimbah, then a peacful ride through magical fam-lands up Ourimbah Creek to Hidden Valley nextled in the foothills of the mountains. Short dirt road stint (good surface). Optional Mtn Bike for a cou-ple of km beyond. Return same way. Bring snacks. Limited places for visi-tors. Riders must be over 18. See our website cctcc.org.au website for more details. cctcc ride grade 5.

OLympIC parK rIdebN; 25 km ; Slow pace easy / Child Friendly / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: doug; ph 9874 5594Starts: 8:30AM; Meadowbank Wharf Loop around Homebush Bay with a cof-fee stop. Suitable for beginners and children OVER 12 accompanied by an adult carer.

auburNbaybuG; 25 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / For experienced riders only / Contact: david martin; ph 0478 222 243Star ts: 07:0 0AM; Majors Bay Rd/Brewer St , Concord We head west through Lidcombe to Auburn for cof-fee and return through Sydney Olympic Park to Concord.

mONa VaLe-terrey HILLS LOOpNbb; 40 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses On-road Cycleways / Significant Hills / Contact: astley; ph 0412 009 606Starts: 09:00AM; Mona Vale Library Car Park Ride via Church Point to Terrey Hills for coffee. On to Oxford Falls, and back to Mona Vale via Wakehust Parkway and the new bike-friendly track by Narrabeen Lake. Call Astley to confirm start time and place as they may alter.

bIKe WeeK - SuSSeX INLetSbuG; km ; Slow pace Contact: Judi or maggie; ph 02 4421 5214 or 44478332Star ts: 10:00AM; Sussex Inlet RSL Celebrate Bike Week Ride around the Sussex Inlet area. Please phone to con-firm if there is bad weather.

beLLINGeN SCeNIC rIdedubbuG; 50 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant Hills / Contact: George Smith; ph 0265682115S t a r t s : 0 8 : 0 0 A M ; B P U r u n g a A l ternat ive r ide v ia Southarm to Bellingen for Coffee then back by North Bank

NaNa GLeN epICdubbuG; 116 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: George Smith; ph 0265682115 C2CStarts: 08:00AM; BP Urunga Long and scenic Ride via Bruxner Park to Nana Glen and return via Corramba Hard.

GOuLburN GraNd prIX CyCLe CHaLLeNGem i s c (N a ) ; C o n t a c t : G o u l b u r n mulwaree Council; phStarts: 07:30AM; Carr Confoy Park, Park Road, Goulburn The Goulburn Grand Prix Cycle Challenge is held as part of NSW Bike Week and aims to educate people about bicycle safety and awareness, promote cycling as a sport and a mode of transport and to encourage people to live a healthy lifestyle and stay active through reg-ular exercise. This is a community not-for-profit charity event that is run by a working party made up of mem-bers of the community and supported by Goulburn Mulwaree Council. This years event consists of 4 different rides

catering for all ages and levels of ability from beginner to professional cyclist. For more information and to register visit www.ggpcc.com.au

bIKe WeeK rIde: HeaLtHy CyCLING arOuNd LIVerpOOLLivebuG; 15 km ; Slow pace easy / Child Friendly / uses Of f-road Cyclepaths / Contact: maree Stacy; ph 96025293 or 0419203379Starts: 10:00AM; Casula Powerhouse, Casula Start 10:00am for registration & skills course. Ride star t 10:30am from Casula Powerhouse. 1 Casula Rd, Casula. Ample parking . Easy 5-15Km ride options along cycle paths. This ride is organised as part of Bike Week 2012 and will be supported with food and cycling promotion activities. Great opportunity for beginners and people wanting to get back on their bikes! Explore new cycling options around Casula Powerhouse Museum & bike riding facilities in the Liverpool Local Government Area

COramba tO NaNa GLeNCoffsbuG; 38 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Henry Zinkstok; ph 6652 5310, 0447921540Starts: 07:30AM; Gale St (near park), Coramba Start Gale St, East Bank Rd, Bucca Rd, Morrows Rd, Orara Way. Ret East Bank. Coffee: Kafe Kookaburra, Nana Glen


NarOOma tO myStery bay HIStOrIC VeLOdrOmeeurobuG; 32 km ; Slow pace Some traf fic / mountain bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: Guy; ph 0244738376 C2CS t a r t s : 9 . 0 0 A M ; Q u a r t e r d e c k Restaurant Car Park , Riverside Dr This very scenic route includes: Old Highway, Water tank Rd, Pr inces Highway single track, Mystery Bay Rd, access road to velodrome in National Park. Return same as outward journey. Coffee at Narooma at the end of the ride.


OVer 50'S rIdeS: COOKS rIVerbSSC (Na); 26 km ; moderate pace easy / uses Of f-road Cyclepaths / Contact : allan & margaret ; ph 95206180Star ts: 9 .3 0 ; Gough Whit lam Park Tempe We follow the Cooks river cycle-way to Rookwood and then return for Lunch in the park. Free electric Bbq plate available in park.



baNaNa pIebN; 67 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant Hills / Contact: ronda; ph 0411045046Starts: 7:30AM; Turramurra Station, East side Practise your descending and climbing going both ways through Bobbin Head, and visiting Pie in the Sky.

baNaNa pIebN; 67 km ; Fast pace Some traffic / Significant Hills / Contact: John; ph 0415300789Starts: 7:45AM; Turramurra Station, East side Practise your descending and climbing going both ways through Bobbin Head, and visiting Pie in the Sky.

COFFee SHOp dOubLe SHOtbN; 32 km ; Slow pace uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: philip; ph 0412 057 757Starts: 8:00AM; Cafe MacKels in Circa Norwest Shopping Centre off Norbrik Drive Explore local streets and paths through Cres t wood, Bel la V is ta, Glenwood and Parklea.


4 CaNaLS rIdeaSHbuG; 35 km ; Slow pace Child Friendly / Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Heather; ph 9799 0107 (h); 0408 227 133 (m)Starts: 08:30AM; The Fountain, Lackey St, Summer Hill (see www.ashbug.org.au for map) A fabulous ride through back streets and show casing cycle paths along waterways in the inner west and city south. Cycle via Whites Creek, Johnston’s Creek, morning tea at Erskineville shops, then Alexandra Canal and Cooks River to Summer Hill. Children must be accompanied by and adult and experienced in cycling on the road. AshBUG has a bike we can lend to people who can ride but don’t have a bike. Ring contact person to check if bike is available.

upper OraraCoffsbuG; 36 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Henry Zinkstok; ph 6652 5310, 0447921540Starts: 07:30AM; Upper Orara Hall, cnr Upper Orara & Dairyville roads Start Orara Hall, Upper Orara Rd, North & South Is. Loop Rds, Friday Creek Rd. Return to Hall then Dairyville Rd & ret. Coffee: O.P 81, Ocean Pd, Park Beach

brOOKLyN brIdGeSCCtCC; 55 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant Hills / Contact: roy; ph 4328 1830 C2CStarts: 09.00AM; Gosford Ride from Gosford up Kariong Hill, then along sce-

nic Old Pacific Highway and down to Brooklyn. Coffee at Brooklyn before catching train home to Gosford. Riders must be over 18; limited places avail-able. cctcc ride grade 8.

maCXKSVILLe meaNderdubbuG; 66 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant Hills / Contact: George Smith; ph 0265682115S tar ts : 0 8 :0 0 A M; BP Urunga V ia Nambucca, "Sally's Way to Wirrimbi t hen Macksv i l le for C of fee and New Highway back to Urunga. NB: Significant part of ride is on highway with lots of traffic.

m7 CyCLeWaybaybuG; 55 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / For experienced riders only / Contact: david martin; ph 0478 222 243 C2CStar ts: 07:0 0AM; Majors Bay Rd/Brewer St, Concord Take the train from Strathfield to Seven Hills, then ride the M7 Cycleway to Glenfield, for return train trip back to Strathfield. Return ride along Liverpool Rail Trail may be an option for those who indicate an inter-est prior to the ride.

CurrumbeNe State FOreStSbuG; 3 5 k m ; moder a te pace mountain bike required / Contact: Judi or maggie; ph 0244215214 or 44478332Starts: 09.00AM; The bus shed before the Crematorium on Worrigee Road Cycle through forest tracks to Callala. Not too challenging of f road riding. Only if the tracks are dry. Coffee at Callala. Weather permitting.

rIVer rIde WItH LILLIeSbN; 60 km ; moderate pace uses Off-road Cyclepaths / uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: darryn; ph 0406 380 862Starts: 7:30AM; Corner of Mileham Ave and Oxley Ave, Baulkham Hills (Baulk ham Hi l ls Poo l ) R ide t he Parramatta River from the headwa-ters in the Hills District via Quarry Creek and Toongabbie Creek. Follow the Parramatta River to Meadowbank. Cross the r iver in to Rhodes and Bicentennial Park. Return a similar route.

mONday, OCtOber 01, 2012

mauLbrOOKS rd LOOpe u r o b u G ; 3 3 k m ; S l o w p a c e Significant Hills / mountain bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: Guy; ph 0244738376 C2CS t ar t s : 0 9 : 0 0 A M; Nor t h Moruya Saleyards Car Park Route includes Pr inces Highway, L arr ys M tn Rd

Maulbrooks Rd, Misons Rd and Old Highway

tueSday, OCtOber 02, 2012

NatIONaL parK bSSCbSSC (Na); 30 km ; moderate pace easy / Child Friendly / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / unsealed roads / Contact: dianne; ph 0242943692Starts: 9:30AM; Audley car park Ride Lady Carrington Drive and return

SuNday, OCtOber 07, 2012

WOOLGOOLGa tO arraWarraCoffsbuG; 23 km ; Slow pace easy / Child Friendly / Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Henry Zinkstok; ph 6652 5310, 0447921540Starts: 08:30AM; The Rustic Table, cnr Beach & Wharf streets, Woolgoolga Start Wharf St, Woopi Sports Ground, Safet y Beach, Woopi Golf Course, Mullaway & finally Arrawarra Rd to beach. View 4 headlands on return

pemuLWayWSCN; 27 km ; Slow pace easy / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: bob Ward; ph 97241520S tar ts : 9 :0 0A M; Western Sydney C ycl ing Ne t wor k shed Our r ide star ts and f inishes at WSCN club h o u s e l oca t e d w i t h i n F a i r f ie l d Showground,Moonlight Rd., entrance. www.westernsydneycyclingnetwork.com.au

tOur de HeadSSbuG; 15 km ; Slow pace uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: judi; ph 0244215214Star ts: 9,00AM; Shoalhaven Heads Communiy Centre Easy Ride around Shoalhaven Heads.Suitable for new riders. Those who want a longer ride meet at Nowra Visitors centre 8.15am to cycle to Shoalhaven heads.

tyrINGHam trIaL/traILdubbuG; 55 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: George Smith; ph 0265682115 C2CStar ts: 08:30AM; Dorrigo Hotel (Or Urunga BP 0745 for lift) Old Coast Rd via Bostobrick to Tyringham. Return Via North Dorrigo

OCeaN beaCH FOr COFFeeCCtCC; 40 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: roy; ph 4328 1830 C2CStarts: 09:00AM; Gosford Delightful bike path ride along the waterfront to woy Woy followed by back streets fol-lowing the water down to Ocean Beach for coffee at the surf club. Then home through quiet back streets before pick-ing up the bike path for the return to Gosford. Riders must be over 18; limited places available. cctcc ride grade 4.


CrOSSmaGLeN rIdedubbuG; 50 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant Hills / Contact: George Smith; ph 0265682115 C2CS tar ts : 0 7: 3 0 A M; BP Urunga V ia Bellingen Overpass, Old Highway, Butlers Rd, Gleniffer Rd, Crossmaglen. Return Via Bonville (Coffee at Garden Mania.

peNINSuLar puFFer - mONa VaLe tO paLm beaCH returNNbb; 35 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant Hills / Contact: Caroline; ph 0418 448 425Starts: 09:00AM; Car Park near Mona Vale Library Ride via back streets from Mona Vale to Palm Beach for morn-ing tea, and then return to Mona Vale. This is a hilly, but very pleasant ride. Contact Caroline to confirm start time and place as they may change.

CeCIL HILLS LOOp(HOXtON pK rd-m7-eLIZabetH dr)LivebuG; 30 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: maree; ph 96022593 or 0419203379 C2CStarts: 09:00AM; Liverpool Railway S tat ion Unlimi ted car park ing in Railway Street on Sundays. An easy-medium 3 0km ride from L iverpool Station following Shared pathways along Hoxton Pk Rd, M7 and follow-ing newly completed shared pathway along Elizabeth Dr back to Liverpool. Some short hills. Coffee stop at Cecil Hills.


bOdaLLa tO CadGee LOOpe u r o b u G ; 4 0 k m ; S l o w p a c e Significant Hills / mountain bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: Guy; ph 0244738376 C2CStarts: 9.00AM; Bodalla Fire Station, Princes Highway This scenic r ide folows the Tuross River to Cadgee, where there is a significant climb up Cadgee Mtn for the ride back to Bodalla along Eurobodalla Rd for coffee.


OVer50'S rIdeS : dOLL'S pOINtbSSC (Na); 26 km ; moderate pace easy / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: bruce or Val ; ph 0242941704Starts: 9.30AM; Peter Depena Rsve , Doll's Point We ride the Botany Bay cycleway to Alexandra canal . Morning tea at Tempe recreation reserve on the Cooks river. Then return to Peter Depena reserve for picnic lunch.

Saturday, OCtOber 20, 2012

Saturday NIGHt Feeder - brIGHtON.aSHbuG; 25 km ; moderate pace easy / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Leonard Smith; ph 0413 019 063Starts: 05:30PM; South end of Croydon Ave, Croydon Park, at Cooks River cycle path. Cycle via Cooks River'c/p to Brighton for a dinner of fish and chips. Headlights are required for return to croydon. AshBUG has a bike we can lend to people who can ride but don’t have a bike. Ring contact person to check if bike is available.


rIdGeWay rOLLerCOaSterCC tCC; 5 0 km ; moderate pace Significant Hills / unsealed roads / Contact: anne; ph 4324 2486S tar ts : 0 9 : 0 0 A M; W yong Ride to Lisarow, then along McDonalds Rd into the bellbird filled valleys of Holgate. Roll with the Ridgeway Rollercoaster to Tumbi. All riders must be over 18. Limited paces available for visitors. More information on our website www.cctcc.org.au

beLLINGeN SCeNICdubbuG; 55 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Contact: George Smith; ph 0265682115Starts: 07:30AM; BP Urunga Out Via Southarm to Bellingen for Cof fee. Return via North Bank.

raLeIGH tO beLLINGeNCoffsbuG; 39 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Henry Zinkstok; ph 6652 5310, 0447921540Starts: 07:30AM; Cnr North Bank Rd & Keevers Dr (near Raleigh Bridge), Raleigh Star t Nor th Bank Rd, Old Pacific Hwy, Short Cut Rd, South Arm Rd, Bowraville Rd, Bello, Ret North Bank Rd. Coffee: Bean @ Bello Cafe

upper KaNGarOO rIVer - returNSbuG; 30 km ; moderate pace easy / Some traf f ic / mountain bike required / Contact: maggie or Judi; ph 0244478332 or 0244215214Star ts: 09.00AM; Kangaroo Valley showground Car park Easy scenic ride following the Kangaroo River Spectacular views of the sand stone escarpment.Lunch in Kangaroo Valley.


berGaLIa tO dreamING traCK COaStaL LOOpeurobuG; 23 km ; Slow pace mountain bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: Guy; ph 44738376 C2CStarts: 9.00AM; Bergalia, at the inter-section of the Bingi Rd and the Princes Highway This scenic ride follows Bingi Rd and Congo Rd to Congo where the


NOrtH durraS dISCOVery rIdeeurobuG; 26 km ; Slow pace mountain bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: Guy; ph 44738376 C2CS tar t s : 9 . 0 0 A M; In tersect ion M t Agony Rd and Princes Highway Route includes Spotted Gum Rd, Nth Durras Rd, Lakeview Rd then Nth Durras and Depot Beach Villages and return along Nth Durras Rd, Parkview Rd, and Mt Agony Rd.


armOry WHarF tO parramatta;bSSC (Na); 30 km ; moderate pace easy / Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / uses On-road Cycleways / For experienced riders only / Contact: richard; ph 02 9817 1607Starts: 09:30; Parking Area Newington Armory Wharf, Jamieson St . Star t Newington Armory Wharf, ride via cycle paths and some qui t back streets to Parramatta. Cafe lunch at Parramatta, then return by same.


bOambee eaSt tO HuNGry HeadCoffsbuG; 54 km ; moderate pace S o m e tr a f f i c / u s e s O f f - r o a d Cyclepaths / uses On-road Cycleways / For experienced r ider s only / Contact: Henry Zinkstok; ph 6652 5310, 0447921540Starts: 07:30AM; Boambee East Comm Centre, Bruce King Dr, Boambee East Start Bruce King Dr, hwy c/way, Pine Ck Way, Keevers Dr, Raleigh, hwy, Ferry St, Hungry Hd. Return via Yellow Rock Rd. Coffee: Kalang River Motel cafe


berry tO WerrI beaCH.SbuG; 40 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / unsealed roads / Contact: Judi or maggie; ph 02 4421 5214 or 44478332S tar t s : 0 9 . 0 0 A M; Berr y Rai lway Station. Out along Tooijooa road to Gerringong across a track to Werri Beach Back through Gerringong to stop for coffee or lunch and back to Berry. Very scenic ride.Medium to hard.

dOubLe CyCLeWayCCtCC; 60 km ; moderate pace uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: danny; ph 4393 6689Star ts: 09:00AM; Wyong This ride takes in 2 of the most scenic cyclepaths on the coast. Travelling clockwise, we ride via back streets and cycle ways to Blue Haven, then cycleway to Budgewoi. Then down to The Entrance for cof fee before taking cycleway home to Wyong. Limited places for visi-tors. Riders must be over 18. See our website cctcc.org.au website for more details. cctcc ride grade 6.


Dreaming Track is joined to Bingi. The return route is via Bingi Rd. There are no cafe's on this ride.


OVer 50'S rIdeS:prOSpeCt aLterNatIVebSSC (Na); 42 km ; moderate pace easy / Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / uses On-road Cycleways / Significant Hills / Contact: Len; ph 02 9809 4530Starts: 9.30AM; Fairfield Show Ground, lower parking area, Smith field Rd, Prairiewood. The ride is a loop, starting and finishing at Fairfield Show Ground. We take Orphan School ck cycle path to Prospect Resevoir via Fairfield City farm. BYO lunch at reservoir. Some hills between City Farm and Prospect.


GraFtON tO LaWreNCe "JaCaraNda rIde"CoffsbuG; 70 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / For experienced riders only / Contact: Henry Zinkstok; ph 6652 5310, 0447921540S tar ts : 0 9 :15 AM; A lex Bell Park , Riverside Dr, South Graf ton Star t Riverside Dr, cross river, thru town, Grafton north, then east to river, follow river to Lawrence, ret same. Lunch: Lawrence Tavern

NOraH HeadCCtCC; 40 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Ian; ph 43242486Starts: 09:00AM; Wyong River Park To Gorokan, Toukley, Norah Head, Canton Beach and back. All riders must be over 18. Limited places for visitors. cctcc ride grade 4. More information on our website www.cctcc.org.au

tHOra tHrILLdubbuG; 70 km ; Slow pace Some traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / unsealed roads / Contact: George Smith; ph 0265682115 C2CStarts: 07:30AM; BP Urunga Northbank to Bellingen, to Gleniffer - Gordonville, Summervilles Rd (Some Gravel) Thora then Waterfall way home via Bellingen. Fantastic Scenery. Lit tle traf fic but caution required on narrow Waterfall way

bOOderee LIGHtHOuSe ruINSSbuG; 3 0 k m ; moder a te pace mountain bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: maggie or Judi; ph 0244478332 or 0244215214Starts: 09:00AM; Park at corner Jervis Bay road at Hyams Beach turn of f Medium mountain bike ride.From the ruined Light House a very scenic ride to Murray's beach. A few small hills but worth the ride for the views. Bring snack food.


bermaGuI SCeNIC COaStaL tOureurobuG; 30 km ; Slow pace easy / mountain bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: Guy; ph 0244738376 C2CStar ts: 9.00AM; Car Park opposite main shopping area in Bermagui This route includes part of the South Coast Walking Trail and a section of the Tathra Rd to Cuttagee Beach. Coffee at Bermagui at the end of the ride.

SuNday, NOVember 04, 2012

StuartS pOINt rIdedubbuG; 78 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: George Smith; ph 0265682115Star ts: 07:30AM; Nambucca Heads Information Centre Out Via Scotts Head Rd to Stuarts Point. Home Via Eungai. Nice scenery

SuNday, NOVember 04, 2012

aLL tHe rIVerS ruNCCtCC; 40 km ; moderate pace easy / Contact: anne; ph 4324 2486Starts: 09:00AM; Wyong Picturesque r ide explor ing the r ivers around Wyong. Level ride with stop for coffee at Chittaway. Limited places for visi-tors. Riders must be over 18. See our website cctcc.org.au website for more details. cctcc ride grade 4.

Multi Day ToursSept 7 tO Sept 9, 2012

pedaLFeStmisc (Na); Dungog Dungog Pedalfest is a celebra-tion of cycling and sociability in the beautiful Williams Valley. Events over the weekend include music, dancing and food at the nearby Bandon Grove School Of Arts, local markets and the Dungog Cinema.Of course for those who ride a bicycle there's a grand assortment of cycling activities for all ages and abilities. This year the refreshments have expanded from the ever popular muffins to include other delights. A major fund-raising event for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter - a cause well worth pedalling for! more info: www.pedalfest.org.au

Sept 19 tO September 20, 2012

mOruya tO araLueN aNd returNeurobuG; 110 km ; Slow pace mountain bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: Guy; ph 44738376 C2CStarts: TBAAM; TBA Scenic ride along

Araluen Valley with overnight stay at Araluen Hotel

OCtOber 5 tO OCtOber 7, 2012

bIKe muStermisc (Na); Contact: ; ph 0419 227 152Starts: hh:mm; Myrtleford, Victoria Riding the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, the Myrtleford Bike Muster is a great way to get your spring cycling off to a start.we have added a couple of longer ride options for those keen to stretch out your legs before lunch. Your registration fee includes your souve-nir Bike Muster t-shirt,lunch on both Saturday & Sunday and a delicious din-ner on Saturday night prepared by local caterers. Your live music entertainment on Saturday night is also included along with some prizes for our fun bike rally on Saturday afternoon! details www.bikemuster.com.au

OCtOber 15 tO OCtOber 19, 2012

mId WeSt tOur 2012dbuG; 3 8 0 km ; moderate pace Significant Hills / unsealed roads / Contact: mick Cooper; ph 0437136169 C2CStarts: 09.00AM; Mudgee Riverside Caravan Park Five day supported tour star ting & finishing in Mudgee tak-ing in Gulgong, Coolah, Binnaway & Dunedoo. Twin share accommodation in Motels/B&Bs, approx 80km of dirt roads over 5 days, not suitable for road bikes with skinny tyres. For information pack please email [email protected] or phone 0437136169. Places are strictly limited to 14 and will be on a first in basis.

NOVember 10 tO NOVember 17, 2012

paCeLINe rIde tO Cure CardIaC arrHytHmIaSmisc (Na); Contact: Scott Kesteven; ph ph 0429 773 110Starts: 07:30AM; Tweed Heads Tweed Heads to the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Darlinghurst. Eight day supported tour starting in Tweed Heads. Twin share accommodation in Motels/B&Bs. Finishing on a different beach each day. For information pack please email or phone Scott. Places are limited to 40 and will be on a first in basis. Email: [email protected] Website: www.paceline.com.au

NOVember 17 tO NOVember 18, 2012

WeeKeNd at pOrt StepHeNSCCtCC; 100 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / For experienced riders only / Contact: Ian; ph 4324 2486Starts: 10.00AM; Newcastle Annual cctcc weekend at Por t Stephens. Limited places for visitors. Ride will ride to Port Stephens and return. All riders must be self supporting without resorting to a support vehicle. All riders muist be over 18.



BNSW Affiliated Bugs and ClubsThe advocacy and cycling Bicycle User Groups (BUGs) and Clubs listed below are affiliated with Bicycle NSW. For more information about the activites of these groups please visit bicyclensw.org.au/content/clubs-bugs To become an affiliated BUG or Club and take advantage of the great benefits on offer please contact [email protected] or call 02 9704 0814

■ artcycle; ARTcycle Incorporated; Contact: Gilbert Grace 0434 910 422 E: [email protected] W: http://www.artcyclesydney.com

■ aSHbuG; Ashfield BUG; Contact: Col Jones 04 39 979 950 E: [email protected] W: ht tp: //www.ash-bug.org.au

■ aWpp; A lbur y Wodonga Pedal Power Inc; Contact: Tony McLeod-Nibbs 6025 8856 E: [email protected] W: ht tp: //groups.google.com/group/awpedalpower?hl=en

■ baybuG; Canada Bay BUG Inc; Contact: Rolf Muller 8765 9719 E: [email protected] W: ht tp://www.baybug.org.au

■ bbuG; Ballina BUG; Contact: Tanya Wells 0408 279 537 E: [email protected] W: http://www.ballinabug.com

■ bCCC; Bungendore Cappuccino Cycle Club; Contact: Dennis Langley 0402 346 238 E: [email protected] W:

■ bIKeast ; BIKEast Inc; Contact : Mark Worthington 0412 013 262 E: [email protected] W: ht tp: //www.bikeast.org.au

■ bIKeSydney; BIKESydney; Contact: Adrian Emilson 0405 358 253 E: [email protected] W: http://www.bikesydney.org

■ bmV; Bike Marrickville Inc; Contact: Brian Yap 9294 5900 E: [email protected] W: ht tp: //www.bikemarrickville.org.au

■ bN; Bike Nor t h Inc; Con t act : Graeme Edwards 0 420 512 214 E: [email protected] W: http://www.bikenorth.org.au

■ bSW Inc; Bike South West Inc; Contact: Warren Artlet t 9771 4606 E: [email protected] W: http://www.bikesouthwest.org.au

■ C a m W e S t; C y c l i s t s A c t i o n Movement Wes t ; Contact : John Hols tein 9 6 8 6 2 3 91 E : jonhol2 @netscape.net W: http://camwest.pps.com.au

■ CbuG; Cootamunda BUG; Contact: Alan Moston 0400 475 905 E: W:

■ CCtCC; Central Coast Touring Cycle Club Inc; Contact: Ian Svenson 4324 2486 E: [email protected] W:

http://www.cctcc.org.au ■ Cof fsbuG; Cof fs Harbour BUG;

Contact: Marion Beer 6658 1942 E: [email protected] W: http://www.coffsbug.org.au

■ dbuG; Dubbo BUG; Contact: Kathy Furney 6882 5533 E: [email protected] W:

■ dubbuG; Dorrigo-Urunga-Bellingen BUG; Contact: George Smith 6568 2115 E: [email protected] W: http://www.dubbug.org.au

■ eurobuG; Eurobodalla BUG; Contact: Guy Brantingham 4473 8376 E: [email protected] W: ht tp: //euro-bodallabug.blogspot.com

■ GaybuG; S ydney Spokes Inc. ; Contact: Bruce Robertson 0403 742 110 E: [email protected] W: http://www.sydneyspokes.com

■ GrbS; Georges River Bull-Sharks Inc; Contact: Bill Krause 0412 761 426 E : wgkrause@optusnet .com.au W: http://www.bull-sharks.org

■ IbuG; I l lawarra BUG; Contact : Werner Steyer 0413 305 379 E: [email protected] W: http://www.ibug.org.au

■ KbuG; Kiama BUG; Contact: Jenny Adams 4233 1732 E: [email protected] W:

■ K t C; K iama Tour ing C ycl is t s ; Contact: Janelle Walker 4232 3050 E: W:

■ LbuG; Leichhardt BUG; Contact : Bob Moore 9810 3706 E: [email protected] W: http://www.lbug.org.au

■ LivebuG; Liverpool BUG; Contact: Maree Stacy 9602 5293 E: [email protected] W: http://www.bike-liverpool.wordpress.com

■ mudbuG; Mudgee BUG; Contact: Chris Blake 6372 1338 E: [email protected] W:

■ m u g g a c c i n o s ; M u g g acc i n o s ; Contact: Phil Johnston 0434 715.861 E: [email protected] W: ht tp://www.Muggaccinos.com

■ Narrandera buG; Narrandera BUG; Contact: Barry Morrice 6959 6204 E: [email protected] W:

■ Nbb; Nor thern Beaches Bikers; Contact: Jim Nicklin 0414 687 220 E: [email protected] W:

■ N C m ; N e w c a s t l e C y c l e w a y s Movement; Contact: Bernie Hockings 0438 556 378 E: [email protected] W: http://users.hunt-erlink.net.au/~magsb/

■ OCtC; Orange Cycle & Triathlon Club; Contact: Chris Morgan 6362 9646 E: [email protected] W: http://www.octc.org.au

■ rHrt; Riverina Highland Rail Trails; Contact: Owen Fitzgerald 6948 8669 E: [email protected] W:

■ r r r ; R ichmond R i ver R ider s ; Contact: Jason Sipple 0418 150 217 E: [email protected] W: http://www.jackransomcycles.com.au

■ SbuG; Shoalhaven BUG; Contact: Jim Florence 4423 2943 E: [email protected] W: ht tp: //shoal-havenbug.com.au/

■ SCbt Inc; Silver City Bush Treadlers Inc; Contact: June Files 08 8087 6881 E: [email protected] W:

■ Sharkbike; Sutherland Shire BUG; Contact: Graeme Booth 0419 905 011 E: [email protected] W: ht tp://www.sharkbike.org.au

■ SIC buG; St Ives BUG; Contact : Dennis Torode 0 2 9 4 8 2 2 2 0 7 E : [email protected] W:

■ tdCC; Toukley & District Cycle Club; Contact: Kevin Parsons 4390 0375 E: [email protected] W: http://www.toukleycycleclub.org.au

■ umbuG; Upper Mountains Bicycle User Group; Contact: Emma Kennedy 4787 8722 E: [email protected] W:

■ uOWbuG; University of Wollongong BUG; Contact: Nicholas Gill 4285 9290 E: [email protected] W:

■ WbuG; Wollumbin BUG; Contact: Joanne Spiller 6679 5495 E: [email protected] W: ht tp: //www.wollumbinbug.org.au

■ Windsor Cyclists; Windsor Cyclists; Contact: Tony Woolnough 0411 015 913 E: [email protected] W: http://www.windsorcyclists.org.au

■ WSCN; Western Sydney Cycling Network; Contact: Bob Ward 0422 933 612 E: [email protected] W: www.westernsydney-cyclingnetwork.com.au


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www.bicyclensw.org.au

Bicycle NSW runs a wide range of events and programs for all types of bicycle riders across the state. Visit the website or call

(02) 9704 0801 to get involved today!

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