WHERE MEMBERS AND BUGS OF BICYCLE NSW MEET ■ Vol. 32 No.9 ■ September 2008

The On Your Bike conference at Homebush on 21st July was a Clean Air, Healthy Communities initiative, assisted by the New South Wales Government through its Environmental Trust with an aim to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in NSW.

It was great to see speakers from such a wide areas of Government represented. The Hon. Verity Firth the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment announced some new initiatives to assist in planning a wider coordinated network around Sydney.

Lisa Corbyn, Director General Department of Environment and Climate Change spoke about the On Your Bike conference. The keynote address was by Christian Wolmar who gave us a view on the experience in England in ramping up funding to assist cycling initiatives. We still have a long way to go to catch up but their experience has been one of rapidly building interest and funding. We can hope that we follow in their footsteps.

Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore (pictured) spoke about the City of Sydney’s continuing commitment to

cycling. Other speakers included Libby Darlison

and Peter McCue Premier’s Council for Active Living, Matt Faber from the Roads and Traffic Authority, our own Elizabeth Hole from BNSW talking about the Ride2School and Ride2Work, Rod Katz from AustCycle and Amy Gillett Foundation We had a lesson on the training police cyclists go through from Sgt Matthew Bransdon, NSW Police.

It is exciting to see this whole of Government approach to cycling taking shape. We hope to see this Conference repeated next year.

On Your BikeActive Transport Conferences

Representatives of BUGs as well as individual members of Bicycle NSW attended these informative conferences.

Board member Greg Krix was at Homebush…

Join in the first Mudgee – Gulgong – Mudgee 65k 28 Sept, 2008

The first Mudgee – Gulgong – Mudgee 65k recreational bike ride is set to take place as an official NSW Bike Week event on Sunday the 28th September 2008. Being staged by local Mudgee community organisation, the Australian Rural Education Centre (AREC), the event will also act as a fundraiser for the Mudgee Education Foundation which provides financial assistance to school leavers.

A relaxed fun day out, the ride will follow the Henry Lawson Drive through the rolling wine country between Mudgee and the historic township of Gulgong. Riders reaching Gulgong will be able to rest and take on refreshments courtesy of the Gulgong 2852 club. For those not quite up to the full ride there will be a halfway turnaround point.

Event organiser, Peter Scott said “The Mudgee region is an exceptional cycling destination and this will be a great opportunity to join up with other cyclists and ride what is a popular scenic ride with the locals and also help with raising some funds for our Mudgee Education Foundation just by taking part.”

Registered riders will assemble at AREC from 8.30am for a free pancake breakfast before heading off at 10am on the full ride. For those taking part in the half ride, the start time will be 10.30am. Upon returning to AREC there will be live music, food, drinks and the opportunity to check out (even test ride) some of the latest bikes from TREK. All riders will receive a souvenir drink bottle courtesy of TREK, rider number for their bike and completion certificate.

Not to be left out, the littlies can take part in a bike safety session with local Road Safety officer Kym Snow at 9am. “These safety session are a great way for kids to learn some basic skills and road rules and have some fun as well.” Kym said, “All the kids who take part in the safety session will also receive a free gift” she added.

Registration is now open and full details can be found on the web at www.bikemuster.com.au or by calling the AREC office on (02) 6372 3899.

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Bicycle advocacy gaining momentum Cycling advocacy is comprised of activities that defend the rights of cyclists to

use the public right-of-way roads for travel, to improve the conditions for cycling, and to make cycling more popular. At one level, Bicycle NSW works with State & Federal government at a high level, focusing on policy setting and driving implementation of projects. Bicycle NSW also empowers Bicycle User Groups (BUGs) and Bicycle NSW Members to facilitate changes at a local level.

Werner Steyer from iBUG (Illawarra region) has recently joined Bicycle NSW as Advocacy Volunteer.

“The biggest concern raised by BUGs in their responses is in relation to cycling infrastructure and issues in dealing with councils on cycling infrastructure matters”, Werner told PushOn. “As most cycling infrastructure is provided by local councils and through the local RTA divisions, local BUGs and individual cyclists are the ones in the best position to lobby for specific local projects that will provide the most benefit to cycling.”

Werner and the team at Bicycle NSW have put together a list of questions that cycling advocates (i.e. you!) can put to candidates at the forthcoming Local Government elections (13 September 2008). These can be downloaded from www.bicyclensw.org.au/StateElection.asp

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BICYCLE NEW SOUTH WALESstaff

Chief Executive: Alex UnwinChief Operating Officer: Elizabeth HoleAssistant Accountant: Brian FongRide2Work Project Manager: Russell JonesRide2School Project Manager: James AdamsIT Manager: Richard DahlEvent Director: Donna LittleEvent Coordinator: Natelle PalfreyEvent Co-ordinator: Tom Tansey Event Coordinator: Nicole WhelanOperations Manager: Tony HendersonMember Customer Service: Mark PullenBicycle Locker Maintenance Officer:

Russell MooreVolunteer Advocacy: Werner SteyerVolunteer Internship: Daniel WieladekGeneral Volunteers: Noel Carson, Gilbert Brogden,

Wendy Stewart, The Crowle Foundation Crew: Kevin, Cameron, Gottan, Andrew, Amanda, Irene, Ben, George and Paul

board

Jenny Burn (President), Richard Birdsey (Secretary), Michael Frankel, Greg Krix (Treasurer), Jon Leighton, Geoff Martin, David McGrath, Caroline Pidcock

committees

Finance & Audit: Jenny Burn, Greg KrixEnvironmental Trust: Alex Unwin, Hilary Wise,

Geoff MartinBUGs & Advocacy: Andrews Dodds (Chair), Geoff

Martin, Richard BirdseyCycling Safety: Andrew DoddsStrategy: Jenny Burn (Chair), Jon LeightonBUG’s Committee: Andrew DoddsConstitution Review: Jenny Burn, Alex Unwin, Jon

Leighton

Bicycle NSW is the peak community cycling organisation in NSW established in 1976 and has a mission to promote, advocate, and support cycling in all its forms as an environmentally sustainable and healthy form of transport, recreation and tourism through the engagement of government, industry and the community at all levels. Bicycle NSW is bound by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). To find out why we collect your personal information, how we disclose it and how you can access it, please log on to www.bicyclensw.org.au/privacy

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NExT DEADliNE 5 Sept for October 2008. Articles should be no longer than 500 words. Note: articles may be edited for clarity and/or length. Remember to send photos wherever possible (preferably with captions), which should be JPEGs or clear, sharp prints. e: pushon@shirelife.com fax 9524 1661 post Push On PO Box 254 Sutherland 1499

On Your Bike – Active Transport Conferences

Thank you to all our local BUGs and individual members who attended the conferences.

Board member Greg Krix, was on the spot and provided the feedback that appears on the front page of this edition of PushOn.

MediaBoard member Richard Birdsey was

interviewed by Quentin Dempster for an ABC Stateline story on sustainable transport in Sydney (transcript).

The story was triggered by the success of transport initiatives put in place for World Youth Day. The interview aired on 25 July and included messages on how cheap and convenient bikes are compared to other forms of transport, the importance of the NSW Government properly resourcing initiatives like Bike Plan 2010 and including active transport in infrastructure planning. Making cycling a viable alternative to motorised transport and integrating into public transport networks were also important messages.

We’ve had overwhelmingly positive feedback about the story from members, other bikers and cycling organisations. We will keep pushing these messages to the media and taking it to the government and community.

Richard also chatted with Clive Robinson on 2UE in a regular feature on places to ride in Sydney on Saturday 26 July. He described a weekend ride in the Blue Mountains from the Imperial Hotel in Mt Victoria to Jenolan Caves as a weekend trip with some good hills, great

scenery and historic accommodation at either end. As this is a bit of a tougher ride we’ll be interested to see how many riders take it up!

Tour de France BreakfastsTour de France breakfasts were held

in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. They were a huge success, with Tour rider Henk Vogels the keynote speaker flying to Australia especially for the series. Henk provided a great insight into what happens behind the scenes of the world’s greatest bike race.

President Jenny Burn attended both Sydney and Brisbane Events. She was joined in Brisbane by the Presidents of the other bicycle coalition members, who took the opportunity to spend time talking about our shared interests and challenges. Pictured below, Harry Barber CEO Bicycle Victoria, Simon Crone (BV), Jenny Burn (Bicycle NSW) Bill Loveday (Qld) and Maureen Merrick (SA) .

The group was generously hosted by Bicycle Queensland, and toured some features of Brisbane’s cycling infrastructure, including the recently opened city bike parking facility.

Bicycle NSW AGM and Constitutional Review Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of Bicycle NSW is to be held

at 1.00pm on Saturday 1 November 2008 at Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (SMSA) 280Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 for the purpose of:

• confirming the minutes of the last preceding annual general meeting;• receiving reports from the Board on activities of Bicycle NSW during the last

preceding financial year;• electing certain office-bearers of the association and ordinary members of the

board; and• receiving and considering the statement which must be submitted to members

pursuant to section 26(6) of the Associations Incorporation Act 1984.In addition to the normal business to be conducted at the AGM, members

will be asked to consider, and if thought fit pass, a special resolution concerning proposed changes to the constitution of Bicycle NSW.

A draft of the proposed constitution along with an agenda for the AGM will be posted on the Bicycle NSW website no later than Friday 10 October 2008.

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Includes the original RIDE NORTH SYDNEY AND NOW…RIDE BLACKTOWN, RIDE LIVERPOOL & RIDE THE PARK!

Sunday 19 OctoberSydney’s premier fun cycling event

Take part in:• Thunderhead Teams Challenge• Parklands Schools Teams Challenge

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City of Sydney Spring CyCleJoin up to 12,000 cyclists in this year’s bigger and better City of Sydney Spring Cycle. The event now includes Ride Blacktown, Ride Liverpool and Ride the Park along with the traditional Ride North Sydney - all culminating in a Festival Finish in Sydney Olympic Park. A ride for everyone...even you.

When: Sunday 19 OctoberMore: www.springcycle.com.au

triathlon pinkChallenge, participation and fun. Triathlon Pink is Australia’s only All Female Triathlon Series. Triathlon Pink is all about getting in and having a go with friends and family at an event that you will remember forever. You can compete as an

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When: Saturday 18 OctoberWhere: Olympic BoulevardMore: www.triathlonpink.com.au

nSW Criterium ChampionShipSWatch Australia’s best riders go head to head! Come down and experience the action of a Tour de France stage in Australia’s premier sporting venue Sydney Olympic Park.

When: 18 & 19 OctoberWhere: Olympic BoulevardMore: pelotonsports.com.au/

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BmX raCe SpeCtaCularNow an Olympic sport BMX racing has a new track at Sydney Olympic Park.Come and see the top riders as they take the jumps and turns on the Monster BMX track.

When: TBAWhere: Monster BMXMore info: TBA

auStralian national mountain Bike SerieSRounds 1 & 2 of the National 4X Series kicks off at Sydney Olympic Park. Catch the huge air, sweeping turns and fast and furious action from some of Australia’s most inspiring 4X’ers!

When: 18 & 19 OctoberWhere: Monster Mountain XMore: www.nationalseries.com.au

nSW handCyCling feStivalEver wondered how fast two arms can take you? The Try Your Hand @ Handcycling Display is your chance to find out!

When: 18 & 19 OctoberWhere: Olympic BoulevardMore: www.wsnsw.org.au

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Festival of Cycling, Sydney Olympic ParkFrom September 17 to 19, Sydney’s premier recreational cycling destination will

set the wheels in motion for all things cycling. Now in it’s fourth year, the Festival of Cycling offers a wide range of events and activities for all ages and fitness levels.

Enjoy a great choice of food and beverages over the weekend and plenty of live entertainment on Sunday 19 October.

The Festival of Cycling finishes on Sunday 19 October with Sydney’s largest community bike ride, the City of Sydney Spring Cycle, with starts at North Sydney, Blacktown and Liverpool.

On Friday 17 October, come and explore the Park on one of three bike safari circuits and enjoy 2 for 1 bike hire at the Visitor Centre.

So get on your bike and gear up for three exciting days of pedal power at Sydney Olympic Park!

Clearly there is much to be learned through a deeper relationship and collaboration among our state groups, and the Presidents committed to continuing the conversation and seeking regular opportunities to meet and advance our shared interests at every level.

Gear Up Girl – WorkshopAnother fantastic morning was held

on Saturday 19th July - the Gear Up Girl workshops took on a new, more ‘intimate’ format including a different venue and smaller workshops.

Bicycle NSW President Jenny Burn welcomed the ladies over breakfast, and introduced the guest speaker Katrina Van Der Spiegel. Katrina is the current Australian Champion in 24 hour solo mountain biking and she has also just placed a fabulous second in the recent World Solo 24 Championships. Just as importantly, Katrina shared her inspiring story about “getting on her bike” and practical tips about the challenges of balancing work, family and a demanding training schedule. Everyone appreciated

her getting up early on a Saturday to take the time to speak to our participants –a big thank you from us all to Katrina.

Fifty women then got stuck into the workshops, which included Practical Skills, Changing a Flat Tyre, Commuting and Cycle Safety, and Training and Nutrition. As one participant said “I have more confidence to give it a go and be more adventurous in my rides”.

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Details of this year’s AGM appear on the AGM page of the Bicycle NSW website. We are looking forward to briefing members on the significant developments in the external environment and range of changes in the operations of Bicycle NSW over the last 12 months and anticipate a full agenda! We welcome input and questions from members to the floor of the AGM - for the first time this year we have provided the facility for questions to be put on notice to the Board – these questions may be lodged via email to the secretary as detailed on the AGM page of the website.

Bicycle NSW Strategy UpdateAs reported in the March edition of

News from the Board, we are currently undertaking a review and update of the Bicycle NSW Strategic Plan developed during 2007. We will be publishing the updated plan on the website before this year’s AGM and will include more detail on the Board’s “policy guidelines” that inform the 6 key strategies we identified in 2007.

Bicycle NSW Constitutional ReviewThe external lawyers have been

formally briefed on this project and work has commenced on drafting. A summary of your feedback, the process to date and plans going forward are detailed on the AGM page of the Bicycle NSW website.

…and finally…As always we welcome the opportunity

for input and discussion with our members. We will endeavour to address your concerns, comments and feedback through president@bicyclensw.org.au

Please remember, the board exists to ensure that Bicycle NSW is well managed – we are not directly involved in day-to-day operations. You can find more information about the role we play published on the Board page of the Bicycle NSW website.

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Sustainable House Day, Sept 13-14Rob Kemp, CAMWEST

Come and be inspired by some of the fantastic houses around NSW that will be open to the public over the weekend of September 13th & 14th. Venues in Western Sydney will be opening on Saturday the 13th, while those in other regions will be opening on Sunday 14th.

Last year we had an enjoyable ride visiting 5 of the houses in Sydney’s Inner West on the Sunday. A similar ride is being planned for this year - Details on the Pushon website [Ed: see CAMWEST’s entries in the Rides Calendar].

There are also a number of houses opening in regional areas. Opening times for all houses are between 10am and 4pm.

Entry cost is $5 per person per house. Further details, including a list of houses, can be found at http://www.sustainablehouseday.com, or contact Rob on 9864 8797 or via email robkemp@tpg.com.au.

Safety Alert for M2Cyclists accessing the M2 Motorway’s

breakdown lane are being reminded to follow the correct procedure when crossing on and off ramps.

Head of the Hills M2 Motorway, Mr Craig Greene, said today the reminder follows a number of incidents of cyclists ignoring cross over areas being reported to the motorway operators, Hills M2.

Recently a cyclist was injured and had to be transported from the site by ambulance, following a collision with a car in the vicinity of Pennant Hills off- ramp.

Mr Greene said while the exact cause of this incident is a matter for the Police, incidents like these are a reminder of the need for cyclists, as well as motorists, to be vigilant about their safety.

“There will always be a risk of serious injury when cyclists mix with cars and trucks travelling at speed along the motorway,” Mr Greene said.

“Hills M2 encourage both motorists and cyclists to be alert and obey the road rules. This is particularly important at On/Off ramp crossover points. Our records indicate that more than 1 in 4

accidents involving cyclists on the M2 occur as a result of cyclists failing to use the correct on/off ramp crossing points.

“If cyclists must cross traffic, such as at off and on ramps, they should do so only at the designated cross over points. Cross over points allow bicycles to cross at right-angles to motor vehicles, increasing their visibility.

“By taking a number of simple steps to ensure they follow the road rules, cyclists can help to protect themselves and lower the risk of an accident,” Mr Greene said.

Some simple tips to help keep cyclists safe include:

* Always wear a helmet and high visibility clothing with reflective fabric

* If riding at night, make sure you use appropriate lights

* Do not ride more than two abreast and 1.5m apart

* Use cyclist specific facilities where provided, such as crossing points.

* Ride on the left side of the road. In the same direction as traffic.

* If the breakdown lane is occupied, where possible clear the obstacle on the near side (far left-side) away from traffic.

* Dismount if necessary.

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Upgrade to cycling in Drummoyne/RozelleBob Moore *LBUG

LBUG and BayBug have been lobbying the RTA and the Minister for Roads (with help from MPs Verity Firth and Angela D’Amore) to include an upgrade of the bicycle route through Drummoyne and Rozelle as part of the Victoria Road Upgrade Project.

We are happy that the RTA recently announced (http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/victoriaroad) that cycle facilities would be improved along the corridor from Gladesville Bridge to White Bay. Further talks are to be held with the Bugs and local Councils as to what will be included.

Our main hope is that the shared footpath through Rozelle will be improved and that in particular the poorly sited bus shelters that make passage for pedestrians and cyclists difficult will be replaced or resited. The proposed new Iron Cove Bridge will have a shared cycleway on the western side so LBUG has suggested it would make sense to develop a new bike route on this side of Victoria Road through Rozelle.

This could be on back streets such as Waterloo, Belmore and Quirks Sts, coming out at White Bay, giving cyclists an alternative, on quiet streets, to the hazardous shared footpath.

Also thumbs up to Leichhardt Council for printing flyers to advertise LBUG EasyRiders, our monthly ride on the first Sunday for beginners or returning cyclists. These rides are designed to give people an introduction to cycling around the Inner West and to build up some skills and confidence.

Report-A-HazardThumbs up to those four councils who

have “signed up” to the Report-A-Hazard website.

Goulburn-Mulwaree, Wollondilly, Wingecarribee and Pittwater have taken the step to centralise their hazard reporting on this convenient site.

A one-stop site for reporting all road hazards is an obvious advantage to all road users, most of whom are not interested in the finer workings of council and knowing who deals with what and just want to get the problem fixed asap.

A big thumbs-down to councils who insist on looking at the world through “council-coloured” glasses and mistakenly believe that

everyone automatically knows how to report a hazard in their particular area.

So get on the phone, pull out the pen or start tapping the keyboard and nag your council until its name appears in the drop down box as well

Non-existent submission

A report in the Sydney Morning Herald by FOI journalist Matthew Moore reports on the extraordinary activities of the NRMA. (SMH, 9.08.08) A January press release from the states motoring organisation referred to a submission which had been made to the RTA and claimed that a survey showed 25 cyclists using the new Epping Rd cycleway (at that stage only in the early stages of construction!). Cyclist Nigel Withers (Australian Cyclist, Jan-Feb), pursued this, with the august organisation eventually admitting that no submission had been made. Requests for copies of the bike lane usage survey on which the absent submission was supposed to have been based have also been unforthcoming. As Moore says in his article: “If the NRMA expects to be taken seriously [and] is going to quote from ‘surveys’, it should post survey reports on line to be scrutinised... An organisation this size should not be relying on misleading press statements alone to influence public debates.”

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For more information about cyclist safety contact the NSW Centre for Road Safety, www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety

Cycling gets better in Wagga WaggaRay Loiterton *BWW

Good news here recently and certainly a big thumbs-up to Wagga Wagga City Council with the announcement of a proposal to expand and develop the existing network of bicycle routes within the urban and adjoining areas of the city.

The existing 35km walking/hiking track which encircles the city and is also used by mountain bikers will be melded into an overall network of shared off-road tracks and on-road cycle routes. Council has committed in excess of $250k for the project and has invited input to the plan from local user groups in what is seen as a huge step forward for all forms of cycling in the area.

A second thumbs-up to Wagga Wagga City Council. News this month that Council has ear-marked $50k towards the long awaited Wagga -Tumbarumba Rail Trail, is being viewed as a very positive step in the struggle to see this proposal move forward.

Weekend of 19 and 20th July saw a very successful Gundagai Winter ride take place. 14 riders left Wagga beach under grey skies on the saturday morning to tackle the 80km journey. Two punctures, same bike same tyre, delayed proceedings early but the group made good time to Wantabadgery for a beaut morning tea of home made pumpkin soup & biscuits (we’re spoilt down here). Back on the bikes to tackle the hills before another short break at Nangus and on to Gundagai for lunch.

A short tour around Gundagai finished the days riding before clean-up, dinner, a few drinks and catch up on Le Tour highlights. Sunday mornings weather looked scary, but the rain held off and a very welcome tail-wind made for an enjoyable trip home, well as far as Oura anyway. After a brief delay thanks to a very loud rear tyre blow-out near Oura (yes, same bike as before), the wind turned and the rain started, for the final 20km home. Cold and wet at the end but still enjoyed by all, many thanks to Allison & Peter Makin for organising the weekend.

A highlight amongst our upcoming events will be on Sunday August 24th with our end of winter ride. The

traditional trip from Wagga Wagga to Junee and back is to celebrate the end of winter. It could be cold, it could be warm, it could be wet or it could be dry. No matter what the weather throws up it is always a good day. The ride departs from Wagga Wagga Beach at 10am for lunch at the Junee Liquorice & Chocolate Factory with two ride options available, 82km round trip via Overdale or 100km round trip via Wantabadgery. Contact Peter on 6926 4288 or visit www.bww.org.au for details.

NSW schools reaping the benefits of Ride2School!James Adams *BNSW

Schools across NSW are seeing an increase in the number of students choosing active travel to get to and from school. Students are becoming highly motivated by the Hands Up! surveys and are determined to improve on their results month by month.

The Pocket Public School is a small school located on the North Coast of NSW. Not deterred by the long distances, students are travelling part of the way by car, meeting up and riding together to the school. This allows students to get their daily dose of physical activity and have fun on the way to school. Teachers have also noted a decrease in the numbers of cars around the schools gates at pick up and drop of times. Since their involvement with Ride2School they have seen a steady increase from 14% in March to 37% of their students choosing active travel in July – an awesome result!

Kurnell Public School motivates their students to get on their bikes,

scooters and walk to school by hosting a Ride2School day once per term. They encourage students to ‘give it a go’ and invite parents to join the festivities. Students who ride or walk for the first time like it so much that they carry on doing it after the event! The school regularly sees an average of 60% of students choosing active travel - well above the national average of 20%!

It is important that we educate our students of today so the adults of tomorrow live in a greener, healthier society. Schools involved with the Ride2School program show their commitment to the promotion of healthy behaviours and must be congratulated for their efforts to encourage active travel for the school journey. To register your school in the Ride2School program visit www.bicyclensw.org.au/RideToSchool.asp or call 9218 5405.

Volunteering: Just the thing for Spring

Looking to give back to the greater Sydney Community and promote healthy living? Then volunteer for the 2008 City of Sydney Spring Cycle. We have many roles still available including; route marshalling, logistics and sign crew.

Already volunteering your talents for the event? Then why not enjoy the day with your family and friends and get them on board to volunteer as well. Volunteers can also become sponsored through Everyday Heroes to help raise funds for the MS Society.

A big thanks to all those people who have already put their hand up to volunteer, we look forward to seeing you all there.

For more information and a downloadable application form go to www.springcycle.com.au or phone Tony on: 02 9218 5409

Hawkesbury High School getting into “Ride2School”

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New Dahon Folding bicycleReview by Liz Hole

Just the thought of having to battle your way through crowds with your bike during peak hour and the added expense of having to buy a child’s ticket for your bike is enough to scare many people off riding to work.

However, at the Netti expo on the weekend I think I found the solution - Dahon.

Their new range of folding bikes, that retail from an affordable $300 (depending on the model) are the perfect way to avoid the ever increasing fuel prices and traffic congestion. These lightweight versatile bikes take less than 30 seconds to fold up and can be easily put in bag and stored under your desk.

Featuring the newest patented technology, advanced frame materials and construction, this range of bikes will have you to your destination on time and in style.

The bikes corner easily and are stable and responsive, also making them perfect for long weekend rides.

With their premium components the bikes deliver uncompromising quality and performance, including puncture resistant tyres and a high capacity pump

hidden inside the seat post – very clever! The Dahon range has been built

around speed, comfort and visibility to cars, making them the perfect bikes for you to ride to work.

I rode the MuP8 model and feel in love. It is just so easy to ride and comfortable. This is a great bike for both man and women.

And, yes! I am buying one just to ride to work on!

ABOVE: The Dahon MuP8RIGHT: The bike folds in less than 30 seconds

The International Bicycle Film Festival celebrates the culture of the bicycle and is held in over 15 cities worldwide including Sydney, Melbourne, Tokyo, New York, LA, Milano and London. In Sydney the festival is hosted by Bike Sydney, a not-for-profit advocacy organisation. The festival is a celebration of bikes through the mediums of film, art and music.

Mystery tourAn invitation to submit images to an

exhibition of cycle touring photography.Anyone who has toured by bicycle

knows that it’s often the unexpected encounters and unplanned detours that become the highlights of a cycle tour. At a suitable distance, even the challenge of overcoming a mechanical breakdown in the middle of nowhere, can become a tale of ingenuity and heroic triumph.

For this exhibition, we are asking you to dig a little deeper into your collections of cycle touring images (no sunsets or posing with road signs) to reveal some of

those unexpected moments. We are looking for images that

document chance meetings with friendly (or unfriendly) locals; bush-mechanic-style innovation in the face of mechanical tragedies and magical places discovered by getting totally lost.

Images selected for the exhibition will be printed as oversized postcards with the photographer’s statement on the back.

SUBMIT: UP TO 10 LOW RES JPEG IMAGES [1mb each] FOR PREVIEW. Each photograph should be accompanied by a short statement (max. 20 words) about the image.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, September 12 2008 - EMAIL TO: fcurve@gmail.com

Selected photographers will be asked to submit high resolution files at a later date. Prints not required.

‘road’ - is a series of art shows tying in with the International Bicycle Film Festival, bought to you by BIKESydney and Cheeky Transport.

RoadRodeMitra Jovanovic is curating an

upcoming art exhibition about bikes titled Road:Rode, to be held from 6th - 16th November 2008.

Road:Rode is the third exhibition in ATVPs Emerging Curator Mentorship Program and is part of the Eighth Annual International Bicycle Film Festival Sydney 2008.

ATVP is currently calling for proposals from artists in response to the exhibition title and/or the bicycle as a means of transport, recreation, sustainable practice and culture for the exhibition Road:Rode. The exhibition aims to bring the diverse cycling community together in a cultural and artistic expression of what it means to ride a bike.

For further information and a proposal form, visit ww.atthevanishingpoint.com.au/index.php?p=1_63 or email atthevanishingpoint@hotmail.com

Road:Rode is sponsored by Bike Sydney.

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brunch. Return via Hornsby & Turramurra. Fit, experienced riders only.South noWra BuSh eXplorer.*SBug; 40 km ; moderate pace mountain Bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: Judi; ph 4421 5214 C2CStarts: 9.00AM; Nowra Visitors Centre A great bush ride exploring some interesting tracks around South NowraWeStern Wander*Bikenorth; 70 km ; moderate pace uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: eric; ph 9958 2546Starts: 07:30AM; Meadowbank wharf. Medium ride via Parramatta & Canley Vale to Abbotsbury for coffee. Return via Prospect & canal routes( or as required due to construction works).merrylandS BriCkieS*Bikenorth; 35 km ; Slow pace easy / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: alison ; ph 9874 2383Starts: 08:00AM; Meadowbank Wharf Easy medi-um ride visiting an historic brickworks site, fol-lowed by coffee at a cafe in Merrylands.armidale - yarroWyCk - urallaneBug; 55 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant hills / Contact: leo; ph 67721659Starts: 09:00AM; Armidale Bicycle Centre Travel the Bundarra Road to Yarrowyck, then Thunderbolts Way to Uralla. Car Pool back to Armidale or ride home.WollomBi WattleS*nCm; 100 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Contact: ted; ph 4958 2954Starts: 08:30AM; Turner Park, Cessnock (Start is about 500m south of Cessnock along Aberdare Rd). Ride to Wollombi for morning tea, then onto

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All 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 instructions 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 damage 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 recommended 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 rides@bicyclensw.org.audeadline for online rideS for oCtoBer 2008 edition of PUSHON iS SeptemBer 5

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Don’t forget to come and say g’day to the Bicycle NSW crew at…Saturday, auguSt 30, 2008BlaCktoWn City family SportSfeSt ;Contact: tony henderson; ph 02 9218 5409 Starts: 1:00 - 4:00pmpm; Blacktown olympic park, athletics precinct Cycle your way down to the Blacktown City Family SportsFest on Saturday 30th August at Blacktown Olympic Park Athletics Precinct. From 1-4pm the whole family has the opportu-nity to come and try a variety of free activities from just about every sport you can think of and more! With loads of giveaways, competi-tions and mega inflatables, the Blacktown City Family SportsFest is guaranteed to provide an exciting, energising and fun-filled afternoon for the whole family. So come on down and check out the Bicycle NSW stand and find out what you need to know about cycling!

Saturday, SeptemBer 06, 2008WiloughBy Spring feStival; Contact: tony henderson; ph 02 9218 5409 Starts: 10:00am; Chatswood CBd Now in its 12th year, the Willoughby Spring Festival celebrates the diversity and richness of the local area. Over 40 festivities throughout the month of September culminate in the spec-tacular carnival event that is the Willoughby Street Fair. In 2008, the Spring Festival is sure to be bigger than ever. Come check out the Bicycle NSW stand where there will be cycling information and the latest on our upcoming cycling events. So ride on down and say ‘hi’ to the team at Bicycle NSW!

WedneSday, oCtoBer 15, 2008national ride to Work day Contact: russell Jones; ph 9218 5452 Sunday, oCtoBer 19, 2008City of Sydney Spring CyCle; Contact: BnSW events team; ph 02 9218-5400 FULL DETAILS and REGISTRATION: www.springcycle.com.au/

Saturday, deCemBer 06, 2008ride leader training CourSe; Contact: Jodie paag; ph 9218 5451 Starts: 08:00am; field Studies Centre, Sydney olympic park The Ride Leader Training Course enables memebers of Bicycle NSW to learn the skills to plan and lead a ride.

Saturday, auguSt 23, 2008olympiC park ride*Bikenorth; 25 km ; Slow pace easy / Child friendly / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: Col; ph 0407 639 433Star ts : 08 :00AM; Meadowbank Whar f Meadowbank Wharf. Easy loop around Homebush Bay with a coffee stop. Suitable for beginners and children OVER 12 accompanied by an adult carer.the gorge and BeroWra*Bikenorth; 45 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant hills / Contact: malcolm; ph 9713 1994Starts: 08:00AM; Hornsby Park, Cnr Pac Hwy & Coronation St Med paced ride through Galston Gorge, rural Arcadia & on to scenic Berowra Waters. After coffee, ride via Berowra & Pac. Hwy to HornsbyreveSBy and parkS rideBSW; 20 km ; Slow pace easy / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: geoff taylor; ph 9726 1951(h) 0425 276 952 (on ride)Starts: 9:00AM; Dunc Grey Velodrome, Carysfield rd. Bass Hill Leaving the Velodrome, ride the cycle paths to Lake Gillawarna. Then follow the cyclepaths along Henry Lawson Drive then through Kelso Park and morning tea at Revesby. Use cycleways back to Henry Lawson Drive then retrace our route back to the Velodrome.

Sunday, auguSt 24, 2008Brooklyn BrunCh*Bikenorth; 90 km ; fast pace Some traffic / for experienced riders only / Significant hills / Contact: doug ; ph 9874 5594Starts: 07:30AM; Eastwood Station east side Hard ride to Bobbin Head, then Brooklyn for

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Broke for lunch (bring your sandwiches or buy at local store) Back to Cessnock via Pokolbin

monday, auguSt 25, 2008Bodalla to Cadgee loopeuroBug; 40 km ; Slow pace Significant hills / mountain Bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: guy; ph 0244738376Starts: 9.00AM; Bodalla Fire Station, Princes Highway This scenic ride 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.

tueSday, auguSt 26, 2008over 50S rideS: dollS pointBSSC; 26 km ; moderate pace easy / uses off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: ozzie/Wendy; ph 9521 371 C2CStarts: 9.30AM; P. Depena Reserve, Dolls Point. Botany Bay cycleway to Alexandra Canal, return. Picnic lunch in park.

WedneSday, auguSt 27, 2008taComa looptdCC; 40 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: kevin parsons; ph 02 4390 0375Starts: 10:00AM; Wallarah Point Park, Gorokan. Charmhaven - Blue Haven - link rd - Sparks Rd - Warnervale Rd - Minnesota Rd - Pollock Ave - Jensen Rd - Tacoma Oval (lunch - byo - no shop) - return via Wyongah.

Saturday, auguSt 30, 2008olympiC park fliCker feaSt-night time Cafe/reStaurant ride*liveBug; 30 km ; Slow pace easy / Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: phil rylatt; ph 87950564Starts: 18:00PM; Guildford Station Easy night time ride to the Italian Restaurant at Newington Market Place. Route will take in RailTrail, M4 cycleway, Olympic Park and return to Guildford. Cyclists will require working lights - front & rear.a to C and BaCk*Bikenorth; 30 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Significant hills / Contact: graeme; ph 9436 0969Starts: 08:00AM; Artarmon Station east side Med, hilly ride to Balmoral and Middle Head. After cof-fee at Chowder Bay return to Artarmon.north to WeSt head*Bikenorth; 91 km ; fast pace Some traffic / for experienced riders only / Significant hills / Contact: doug; ph 9874 5594Starts: 07:00AM; Eastwood Stn east. Hard, hilly ride via Browns w/h, Terrey Hills, West Head, Akuna Bay (coffee). Return a similar route. Brisk pace.

Sunday, auguSt 31, 2008CraCkneCk*CCtCC; 40 km ; moderate pace uses off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: ian; ph 4324 2486 C2CStarts: 09:00AM; Wyong River Park Ride to Tuggerah then cycleway to The Entrance, con-tinue to Bateau Bay, up hill to Crackneck Point. Short bush walk to Forresters Beach, then back on bikes downhill to Long Jetty and back via cycleway.marriCkville medal pedal*maSSBug; 20 km ; Slow pace easy / Some traffic / Contact: gilbert; ph 9560 0739Starts: 9:45AM; Marrickville Town Hall, We explore Marrickville and inner west environs focus on Marrickville Medal Callan Park and Green Ban sites.Winery ride*SBug; 45 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Contact: judi; ph 0244215214Starts: 9:00AM; nowra Visitors Centre. or Berry railway station A optional 15km ride starting at Berry Railway station,meeting the other Group at about 10.30am.Road Bikes OK Stopping at 2 Fig winery. Coffee at Berry then on to Jasper Valley Wines for a casual BBQ lunch with delicious salads $16pp. with views to die for. Great scenic roads to be cycling on.( Judi)SpeerS loop*nCm; 40 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Contact: laurie; ph 49 504 132Starts: 09:00AM; Speers Point Park Via Teralba, Barnsley, Ryhope to morning tea at Toronto. Return to Speers Pointriver park and BroWnS WaterholenBB; -5 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses on-road Cycleways / Significant hills / Contact: peter; ph 9416 1062Starts: 9:00AM; Lindfield Station, East Side From Lindfield Station ride to Lane Cove River Park. Lunch at Turramurra. Return to Lindfield Station. Call Peter to confirm as start time and place may change.ConCord for Cake*Bikenorth; 25 km ; Slow pace easy / Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: debbie; ph 9436 0969Starts: 08:00AM; Meadowbank wharf. Easy ride along the PVC over Silverwater bridge to Olympic Park, then on to Concord for coffee. Return a dif-ferent way.luna - kirrBilli Commuter*Bikenorth; 40 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: alan ; ph 0414 538 977Starts: 07:30PM; Eastwood Satation - East Side Learn the commute route to North Sydney/Milsons Point using the Epping Rd cycleway and other marked routes or enjoy a ride to harbour

views. Some hills. Intermittent regrouping.eSCapeS to the Shire Coffee feStival*SharkBike; 45 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Significant hills / Contact: Janet Small ; ph 0421 655 052Starts: 8.15am for an 8.30 startAM; Sutherland Post Office - cnr Flora St and Old Princes Hwy Visit the escape routes from God’s Country, “The Shire”. Ride via Como, Como bridge (cycleway), Oatley, Connells Point, visit Tom Ugly’s bridge, Captain Cook bridge and Taren Point. The ride finishes at the Hazelhurst Gallery Gymea where we will enjoy The Shire Coffee Festival. Relaxed pace. Make your own way home from Hazelhurst (close to Gymea station)Ben hall’S Shooting Site ridepp; 50 km ; moderate pace mountain Bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: daryl day; ph 0268523036Starts: 12 noon; Apex Park Forbes Ride a scenic country road to the site of Ben Hall’s shooting. Bring lunch, water and spare tube.emu SWamp loopoCtC; 37 km ; Select... pace Significant hills / unsealed roads / Contact: tim; ph 63658443Starts: 9:45AM; Orange Railway car park, Piesley St Ride via Icely Road, coffee at the Mayfields School House, lunch at Lucknow and back to Orange via Huntley Rd. Contact Tim by Thurs 28th for café bookings.toWn rideneBug; 30 km ; Slow pace easy / Some traffic / Contact: ; phStarts: 09:00AM; Armidale Bicycle Centre Easy paced ride around Armidale. Great introduction for new riders or the coffee cruisers. Ride cli-maxes at a local coffee shop.parramatta park*greatBug; 4 km ; moderate pace easy / Child friendly / Some traffic / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: Jason moxham; ph 0419 412 542 C2CStarts: 9:30AM; Rotunder Bring the family and a picnic for a easy loop around Parramatta Park, do 1 lap or 10 its your call.

monday, SeptemBer 01, 2008narooma to tilBa little lake and returneuroBug; 47 km ; Slow pace mountain Bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: guy; ph 02 44738376Starts: 9.00AM; Quarterdeck Restaurant Car Park , Riverside Dr This scenic ride follows the Old Highway, Tebbs Rd, Tilba Punkalla Rd, to Central Tilba. A short ride to the coast ends at Tilba Lake and the historic Tilba Cemeteries. The return ride to Narooma is via Ridge Rd and the Old Highway. Food and drink is available at Central Tilba.

Saturday, SeptemBer 06, 2008WharveS and providoreS*Bikenorth; 25 km ; Slow pace easy / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-

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road Cycleways / Contact: alison; ph 9874 2983Starts: 08:00AM; North Sydney Station Slow paced ride to scenic wharves and providores in Pyrmont/inner city area. Lots of stops to look and buy. Bring bag/panniers & bike lock.pyrmont market ride*aShBug; 25 km ; Slow pace easy / Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: heather gidding; ph 9799 0107 (h); 0408 227 133 (mob)Starts: 08:30AM; Fountain, Lackey St, Summer Hill Ride along Whites Creek and Anzac Bridge to the Pyrmont Markets. Bring panniers for all your shopping. Morning tea and return to Summer Hill. 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.pie in the Sky*Bikenorth; 40 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses on-road Cycleways / Significant hills / Contact: evan; ph 0409 606 853Starts: 08:00AM; Hornsby Park, cnr Pac Hwy & Coronation St Medium ride along Old Pacific Hwy to cafe overlooking Brooklyn with great views. Back track to Hornsby. Moderate hills.

Sunday, SeptemBer 07, 2008Carramar-Bland’S oak*WSCn; 24 km ; Slow pace easy / uses off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Bob Ward; ph 97241520Starts: hh:mmAM; W.S.C.N. clubhouse Trip to 200+ year old Blands Oak. Start and finish at W.S.C.N. clubhouse rear of Fairfield showground.

Rest stop on way.olympiC park ride*Bikenorth; 25 km ; Slow pace easy / Child friendly / uses off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Col; ph 0407 639 433Starts: 08:00AM; Meadowbank Wharf Easy loop around Homebush Bay with a coffee stop. Suitable for beginners and children OVER 12 accompanied by an adult carer.akuna Bay CirCuitnBB; 37 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant hills / Contact: astley; ph 9999 0197Starts: 9:00AM; Mona Vale Library Ride the circuit to Akuna Bay and back. Morning tea at Akuna Bay. Call Astley to confirm as time and place of start may change.Berry to Seven mile BeaCh national park.*SBug; 15 km ; Slow pace easy / Some traffic / Contact: Cathy; ph 44229362Starts: 9,00AM; Berry railway station . A pleas-ant sealed country road to the coast and back to Berry. Coffee at Berry on return or a visit to the popular Berry markets.the Big loop*Bikenorth; 45 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths

/ uses on-road Cycleways / Significant hills / Contact: malcolm ; ph 9713 1994Starts: 08:00AM; Eastwood Station - West Side Medium ride to M2, Winston Hills. Down to Parramatta for coffee. Return via M4 c/p to Meadowbank & uphill to Eastwood.three riverS*nCm; 50 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Contact: lloyd; ph 4928 1207Starts: 09:00AM; Raymond Terrace @ Seaham Rd/Fitzgerald Bridge. Williams River at Seaham, Paterson River at Hinton, Hunter River at Morpeth.meadoWBank to BoBBo*Bikenorth; 50 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant hills / Contact: doug; ph 9874 5594Starts: 08:00AM; Meadowbank Wharf Medium, hilly ride via Eastwood, Browns Waterhole, Turramurra, & Bobbin Head. Coffee and return. Long climbs and descents.armidale - hillgroveneBug; 40 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant hills / unsealed roads / Contact: Joanne; ph 6771 5519Starts: 09:00AM; Armidale Bicycle Centre Car pool to Gara River. Ride to historic Hillgrove and back to start.

Saturday, SeptemBer 13, 2008BoBBo Banana*Bikenorth; 55 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses on-road Cycleways / Significant hills / Contact: richard; ph 0402 637 534Starts: 08:00AM; Eastwood Station (west side )

Mudgee – Gulgong – Mudgee 65k Join us for the first Mudgee – Gulgong – Mudgee

A 65km recreational bike ride as part of NSW Bike Week

Sunday 28th September, 2008 Times Riders assemble at the Australian Rural Education Centre from 8.30am for a pancake breakfast.

FULL ride starts at 10am – HALF ride starts at 10.30am

Event Details Enjoy the scenic ride out through the rolling wine country of the Mudgee Region to the historic township of Gulgong and return along Henry Lawson Drive, live music, food and drinks available upon return, camping available on-site if required, full registration details visit:

www.bikemuster.com.au or call (02) 6372 3899

Location The ride will leave and return to the Australian Rural Education Centre, located approx 2km to the north of the Mudgee Township, signs will be posted directing the way or see the website for maps

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Eastwood stn west. Medium/hard ride to Bobbin Head (both sides) via Kissing Point Rd and return.

Sunday, SeptemBer 14, 2008parkeS loCal ridepp; 25 km ; moderate pace easy / Some traffic / Contact: Shayne godde; ph 0427629836Starts: 2.00PM; Cooke Park, Parkes Casual ride around the outskirts of town. Coffee at Maccas afterwards.toWn rideneBug; 25 km ; Slow pace easy / Child friendly / Some traffic / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: -; ph -Starts: 09:00AM; Armidale Bicycle Centre Easy paced ride around Armidale. Great introduction for new riders or the coffee cruisers. Ride cli-maxes at a local coffee shop.parkeS loCal ridepp; 25 km ; moderate pace easy / Some traffic / Contact: Shayne ; phStarts: hh:mm;three gorgeS pieS*Bikenorth; 75 km ; fast pace Some traffic / for experienced riders only / Significant hills / Contact: doug ; ph 0425 349 104Starts: 08:00AM; Hornsby Park, Cnr Pac Hwy & Coronation St Hard, hilly ride through Galston Gorge, Arcadia, Berowra Waters to Pie in The Sky for coffee. Return via Bobbin Head to Hornsby.Bamarang dam*SBug; 30 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / mountain Bike required / Contact: Cathy; ph 44229362Starts: 9,00; Nowra Visitors Centre Excellent views along the Shoalhaven River.Enjoy the bush and a special Sculpture, One good hill but its OK to walk it. ( Cathy )Bargo – Braemar - BargoBarBug; 50 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant hills / Contact: Sally knyvett; ph 4684 1444Starts: 09.00AM; Rest A While Reserve, near Bargo station This ride takes us ,via the Old Hume Hwy to Colo Vale, through beauti-ful Almyrton, with stunning views and equally stunning properties. After fabulous run down to Braemar, near Mittagong, we’ll enjoy coffee and snack at Jen’s Lovely Cafe in the Braemar Nursey before returning for an exhillerating down-hill run back to Bargo, using the same route that the cyclists in the upcoming Goulburn to Sydney will race in their sprint into Bargo.four CanalS ride*aShBug; 35 km ; Slow pace easy / Some traffic / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: heather; ph 9799 0107 (h) 0408 227 133 (mob)Starts: 08:30AM; The fountain, Lackey St, Summer Hill Cycle via Whites Creek, Johnston’s Creek, morning tea at Erskineville shops, then Alexandra Canal and Cooks River to Summer Hill.

off-road ride - Spring on the eSCarpment*SharkBike; 15 km ; Slow pace easy / mountain Bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: peter grasshopper; ph 0429 126 207Starts: 08:00AM; Loftus Rly Stn -Eastern/Princes Hwy side Royal National Park: Spring on the Escarpment - by Mountain Bike enjoy the sights and smells of flowering plants and trees, see Sydney from the Loftus Trig. Bring your cam-era and morning tea. Cycl’leles will entertain us over morning tea with music from their Flower Collection. Trails will be determined by the pres-ence of flowering plants on the escarpment, within the area bounded by Loftus and Engadine - allow 3 hours. Note: this is designed to be a fun Ride and not a slog. Compulsory to start: Mountain bike, knobbly tyres, water, eye protec-tion, gloves, tools, pump, spare tube. Trail details will be added to this site during the first few days in September.Buon appetitio*Bikenorth; 30 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: Joan ; ph 9909 8925Starts: 08:00AM; St Leonnard’s Stat ion Concourse Easy Medium ride across 3 bridges to Leichhardt for coffee. Enjoy a loop around Blackwattle Bay on the return trip.merrygoen to BinnaWay*WW; 44 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / unsealed roads / Contact: milton Judd; ph 6843 4446Starts: 10AM; Main street of Binnaway Troop carrier and trailer to Merrygoen. Explore railway junction and ride back along the railway line to Binnaway. Some dirt. Fuel levy applies.

monday, SeptemBer 15, 2008moruya to donaldS Creek gorge and returneuroBug; 30 km ; Slow pace Significant hills / mountain Bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: guy; ph 02 44738376Starts: 9.00AM; Car Park at the Moruya RSL Hall in Page St This ride includes Araluen Rd, Womban Rd and Donalds Creek Rd to Donalds Creek then goes along Milikins Rd to the Waterhole in the spectacular gorge. The return is via the same route. This ride has a steep climb on the return journey. Food and drink are not available until the end of the ride at Moruya.

Saturday, SeptemBer 20, 2008putney eXperienCeBSW; 36 km ; moderate pace easy / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: geoff taylor; ph 97261951 (h) 0425276952 (on ride)Starts: 8:30AM; Regents Park Railway Station ( East Side) Ride through Rookwood cemetery for morning tea at Rhodes then onto Putney. Crossing the Parramatta River by punt then returning to Bicentennial Park and back to

Regents Park.olympiC park ride*Bikenorth; 25 km ; Slow pace easy / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: doug ; ph 9874 5593Starts: 08:00AM; Meadowbank Wharf Easy loop around Homebush Bay with a coffee stop. Suitable for beginners and children OVER 12 accompanied by an adult carer.Bike Week*WW; 10 km ; Slow pace easy / Child friendly / Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: milton Judd; ph 6843 4446Starts: 1PM; Coonabarabran Youth Club A safety briefing followed by a ride with children demon-strating the use of safety rules, a sausage sizzle and a performance by the internationally famous “Bike Boy”. More details laterSaturday night feeder*aShBug; 45 km ; moderate pace easy / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: michelle morrison; ph 024 069 517Starts: 05:00PM; Cooks River Cycleway, Croydon Ave, Croydon Park Bay to Bay - Cooks River Cycleway to Sydney Olympic Park the Newington for Laksa. 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. This bike is for ASHBug rides or if not otherwise used can be booked for a week with a refundable $50 deposit. Contact ASHbug or ride leader to check if bike is available.akuna Bay tortoiSe - longer*Bikenorth; 60 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant hills / Contact: evan ; ph 0409 606 853Starts: 08:00AM; Turramurra Station - East Side Med loop to Akuna Bay for coffee, then tackle the two big hills to work off morning tea.

Sunday, SeptemBer 21, 2008northern BeaCheS and BaCk roadS*Bikenorth; 85 km ; fast pace Some traffic / for experienced riders only / Significant hills / Contact: malcolm; ph 9713 1994Starts: 07:30AM; Eastwood Stn - East Side Medium/hard ride via Browns Waterhole, Turramurra, Church Point to Manly for coffee. Ferry to Quay then to Eastwood via Lane Cove NP and M2. Fit and experienced riders only.kentuCky - WalCha roadneBug; 45 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant hills / unsealed roads / Contact: Bruce; ph 67720796Starts: 08:30AM; Armidale Bicycle Centre Car Pool to Kentucky, then ride to the historic Walcha Road pub for lunch and return to start.ride for BeginnerS ( Bike Week)*SBug; 25 km ; Slow pace easy / Some traffic / Contact: Cathy; ph 44229362Starts: 10.00AM; Nowra Visitors Centre An easy ride for beginners wanting to get into cycling. Riding through historic Terara ,No hills, light traf-fic, BBQ provided at the finish of ride.Slow pace

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nobody gets left behind.( Peter)hornSBy, Brooklyn/patonganBB; 60 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses on-road Cycleways / Significant hills / Contact: don; ph 9971 1777Starts: 9:00AM; Hornsby Railway Station - Eastern side Ride to Brooklyn for Patonga Ferry. Lunch at Ettalong. Cycle to Woy Woy. Train from Woy Woy to Hornsby. Call Don to confirm as start time and place may change.Bike Week fernleigh traCk ride*nCm; 10 km ; Slow pace easy / uses off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Bike Week ride leader; ph 4944 7869 or 4974 2667Starts: 09:00AM; Whitebridge, Fernleigh Track Ride the Fernleigh track from Whitebridge to Adamstown and back. 10km return easy ride through the tunnel, under the highway. Newcastle City Council providing fruit, drinks, muffins, bike/helmet safety checks and giveaways.kurri loop*nCm; 85 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Contact: ted; ph 4958 2954Starts: 07:00AM; Speers point park Ride to Maitland for morning tea then on to Kurri Kurri, home via The Gap,(dun dun, denaar) Freemans waterhole and Toronta.northern BeaCheS and BaCk roadS - tortoiSe*Bikenorth; 45 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / for experienced riders only / Significant hills / Contact: John; ph 0409 324 317Starts: 07:30AM; Turramurra Station - East Side Moderate paced ride via Terry Hills, Church Point and beaches to Manly. Return to Artarmon via Middle Cove for Japanese noodle lunch then train to start. Some hills and traffic.

monday, SeptemBer 22, 2008nelligen to mogoeuroBug; 26 km ; Slow pace mountain Bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: guy; ph 0244738376 C2CStarts: 9.00AM; Nelligen This very scenic route follows Runnyford Rd, Ross Ridge Rd and Gravel Pit Rd to Mogo. There will be a coffee break at Mogo. Some riders may wish to ride back to Nelligen others will need to arrange a lift back to Nelligen.

thurSday, SeptemBer 25, 2008Callala to myola meander. (Bike Week)*SBug; 20 km ; Slow pace easy / Child friendly / uses off-road Cyclepaths / mountain Bike required / Contact: Cathy ; ph 44229362Starts: 10.00AM; Callala shopping centre Scenic meander around Callala.Easy ride slow pace suitable for all riders.Mountain Bike. Excellent ride to see if you like cycling.

Saturday, SeptemBer 27, 2008adora ChoColateS and Botany Bay*SharkBike; 50 km ; Slow pace Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: Janet Small; ph 0421655052Starts: 08:15 for 8:30am startAM; Sutherland Post Office, cnr Old Princes Hwy and Flora St Ride to Adora Chocolates Cafe at Canterbury for a decadent morning tea. Bring a lock for your bike. We will ride via Sylvania Waters, Botany Bay cyclepath and Cooks River cyclepath. Return to Sutherland.Beginner’S ChoColate ride*aShBug; 10 km ; Slow pace easy / Child friendly / uses off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: adrian emilsen; ph 0405 358 253Starts: 10:00AM; Cooks River Cycleway, Close Street, Canterbury Suited for beginners or those getting back on their bicycle. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet on Cooks River Cycleway just below Close Street, Canterbury. Bring money for coffee/chocolate stop at Adora’s Cafe in Undercliffe/Earlwood. ASHbug has a bicy-cle that can be loaned to those without a bike. Phone contact person to confirm availability.View Larger Mapthe gorge and BeroWra*Bikenorth; 45 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant hills / Contact: malcolm ; ph 9713 1994Starts: 08:00AM; Hornsby Park, Cnr Pac Hwy & Coronation St Med/hard ride through Galston Gorge, rural Arcadia & on to scenic Berowra Waters. After coffee, ride via Berowra & Pac. Hwy to HornsbyromaC ride for a Smile500 km ; fast pace for experienced riders only / Contact: Cheryl; ph (02) 6654 3793Starts: ; 24-hour endurance cycling challenge. Entry conditions apply. See website www.romac.org.au/news/coffs for full details. All funds raised to ROMAC.

Sunday, SeptemBer 28, 2008forBeS loCal ridepp; 25 km ; moderate pace easy / Child friendly / Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: daryl day; ph 0268523036Starts: 2.00; Apex Park Forbes Casual ride around Forbes and around the lake on the cycle path. Coffee at Maccas afterwards.hillS and SurfSide*Bikenorth; 80 km ; fast pace Some traffic / for experienced riders only / Significant hills / Contact: doug ; ph 9874 5593Starts: 07:30AM; Eastwood Stn - East side Hard ride to Pymble, St Ives, Oxford Falls & Narrabeen. Return via Warriewood, Church Point, Terrey Hills & Turramurra. Fit & experienced riders only.

BeaCheS to the lake*nCm; 40 km ; moderate pace easy / Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: adrian; ph 49 656 108Starts: 08:00AM; Merewether Beach car park Ride Bar Beach, Parkway Ave to Hamilton. Join E-W cycleway to Kotara cycleway, up Kirkdale Dr, then Hillsborough Rd to Warners Bay for cof-fee and return.market dayneBug; km ; Select... pace easy / Contact: ; phStarts: 09:00AM; Beardy Street Mall Some of us will be at the markets with a stall promoting cycling. Come and say hello and talk bicycles with us. Start 9am - 12pm corner Beardy and Faulkner StreetsBayS and foreShoreS*Bikenorth; 35 km ; Slow pace Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: eric; ph 9958 2546Starts: 07:30AM; Meadowbank Wharf. Easy/medium ride to Gladesville Bridge, then follow the bays & foreshores around to Concord for coffee.huSkiSSon St georgeS BaSin return ( Bike Week )*SBug; 30 km ; Slow pace easy / Child friendly / uses off-road Cyclepaths / mountain Bike required / Contact: Cathy; ph 44229362 C2CStarts: 10:00 AM; Carpark huskisson hotel An easy ride along cycle tracks with magnificent views of Jervis Bay. BBQ provided at the end of the ride.( Cathy B )

Saturday, oCtoBer 04, 2008pyrmont marketS/neW CommuterS ride*aShBug; 30 km ; moderate pace easy / Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: leonard Smith; ph 0413 019 063Starts: 10.00AM; The Fountain, Summer Hill Village Suitable for those getting back on their bicycle. Ride along the Hawthorn Canal, along the foreshore of Blackwattle Bay to the Pyrmont Markets. This ride is an excellent opportunity for new riders to have a go at riding to the city in preparation for National Ride to Work Day on 15 October 2008. Bring panniers for all your shop-ping. Lunch and return to Summer Hill.Wellington*dBug; 50 km ; moderate pace Significant hills / Contact: mick Cooper; ph 0437 136 137 C2CStarts: 1.00PM; McDonald’s Car Park Wellington Spring into Wellington for the 1st day of the WellingTON sportif/social ride starting with a 50km warm up ride around the Mt Arthur Reserve on Saturday followed by a challenging 85km or 115km ride on Sunday via Yeoval for lunch. All rides are loops on picturesque, sealed, quiet country roads. All rides will depart from McDonald’s Car Park. For further information on the ride/s and accommodation recommendations please contact Mick Cooper on 0437 136 169.

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Sunday, oCtoBer 05, 2008yaChtS galore*nCm; 35 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: laurie; ph 49 504 132Starts: 08:30AM; Speers Pt Park To Fassifern via Marmong Pt. Smoko at Toronto.Wellington 100*dBug; 115 km ; moderate pace Significant hills / Contact: mick Cooper; ph 0437 136 169 C2CStarts: 8.30AM; McDonald’s Car Park Wellington 2nd of 3 days - Spring into Wellington for the challenging WellingTON sportif/social ride with the choice of 85km or 115km ride via Yeoval for lunch. There will also be the option of a 50km ride for those not wishing to do the longer distance. All rides are loops on picturesque, sealed, quiet country roads. For the purpose of letting cafes know for catering/staffing please call to confirm. All rides will depart from McDonald’s Car Park. For further information on the ride and accom-modation recommendations please contact Mick Cooper on 0437 136 169.WiSemanS ferry to St alBanSnBB; 42 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: rosie; ph 9979 3962 C2CStarts: 9:30AM; Wisemans Ferry Ride from Wisemans Ferry to St Albans for lunch. Return on alternate route. Call Rosie to confirm as start time and place may change.

monday, oCtoBer 06, 2008Wellington*dBug; 70 km ; moderate pace Significant hills / Contact: mick Cooper; ph 0437 136 169 C2CStarts: 8.30AM; McDonald’s Car Park Wellington Spring into Wellington for the last day of the WellingTON sportif/social ride. Join us for a cof-fee ride to Geurie returning via Mt Arthur. All rides are loops on picturesque, sealed, quiet country roads. For the purpose of providing morning tea please call to confirm. The ride will depart from McDonald’s Car Park. For further information on the ride and accommodation recommendations please contact Mick Cooper on 0437 136 169.

Sunday, oCtoBer 12, 2008dandry road to pilliga pottery*WW; 27 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / unsealed roads / Contact: lynda row; ph 6842 2113Starts: 10.30AM; Old Caltex Station site, Coonabarabran Mainly dirt road with some farm tracks. Lunch at the pottery. Return by Troopcarrier and trailer. Fuel levy applies.

Saturday, oCtoBer 18, 2008Saturday night feeder*aShBug; 16 km ; Slow pace easy / uses off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: neil; ph 0419 637 896Starts: 05:30PM; Cooks River Cycleway, Croydon

Ave, Croydon Park Short ride down the Cooks River c/p to the Concordia Club (bicycle friendly) at Tempe. Leisurely dinner and return to Croydon Park.

Sunday, oCtoBer 19, 2008not the Spring CyCle*SharkBike; 60 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / uses on-road Cycleways / Contact: Janet Small; ph 0421 655 052Starts: 10:00amAM; Wolli Creek Railway Station Meet at Wolli Creek station (Train departs Sutherland at 9:31am). Enjoy a flat ride mainly on cyclepaths along the Cooks River bikepath to Sydney Olympic Park where we will join the festivities at the end of the official Spring Cycle. Return to Wolli Creek.

Sunday, oCtoBer 26, 2008SignerS and SymBoliStS*maSSBug; 20 km ; Slow pace easy / Some traffic / uses off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: gilbert; ph 0434 910 422, gilbertgrace@bigpond.comStarts: 11:45AM; Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, Bedford and King Sts Newtown to Domain and return, some hills, visit places of significance to deaf culture, Greenpeace exhibi-tion at Carriageworks, Dobell Drawing Prize and Auslan interpreted tour of French Connection at the Art Gallery of NSW. Coffee stop at The Depot in Waterloo, and return to Newtown. Please note will stop at the art Gallery for about 90 minutes.

Multi Day ToursSeptemBer 12, 2008 to SeptemBer 14, 2008dungog pedalfeSt*nCm; 50 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant hills / Contact: ken rubeli ; ph 4995 9265Starts: ; Dungog A Celebration of Cycling in the Scenic Williams Valley This is the cycling weekend for riders of all ages and abilities - there’s something to be enjoyed on a bicycle, and off it, for everyone. Dungog town is the base for a variety of road rides and MTB challenges from Friday afternoon through to Sunday afternoon. Plus there’s entertainment at the Dungog Cinema, Mulga Bill’s Night Out, and local pubs and eateries. Camp at the showground or book accommodation through the Visitor Centre 49922212. Lots more info on www.pedalfest.org.au. Register online or pick up a form at your bike shop. PedalFest is sponsored by Hunter Water and all money raised goes to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

SeptemBer 27, 2008 to SeptemBer 28, 2008Captertee Challenge*pushon; 104 km ; moderate pace Some traffic / Significant hills / mountain Bike required / unsealed roads / Contact: info@capertee-challenge.com; phStarts: hh:mm; 104 km mountain bike event; Ride the 52km course on the Saturday afternoon, then ride the same course but in the reverse direc-tion on the Sunday morning. Free camping at the start/finish area on the Saturday night. Entry fee $100, all proceeds going to the Paraplegic Benefit Fund (PBF) and the local Capertee and District Progress Association. Entry forms and more details available at www.capertee-challenge.com

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life’s better on a bikeBUGS CONTACTS

*ASHBUG;� *Ashfield BUG; Contact: Col Jones 8293 4504 E: ashbug@telstra.com W: http://www.ashbug.org.au

*BayBUG;� *Canada Bay BUG; Contact: Rolf Muller 8765 9719 E: contact@baybug.org.au W: http://www.baybug.org.au

*BIKEast;� *Bike East; Contact: Mark Worthington 0412 013 262 E: mwortho@big-pond.net.au W: http://www.bikeast.org.au

*BikeNorth;� *Bike North; Contact: Pam + Col Kendrick 9872 2583 E: info@bikenorth.org.au W: http://www.bikenorth.org.au

*BNSW MAST;� *Bicycle NSW (Cycle Masters); Contact: (02) 9218 5400 E: W: http://www.bicyclensw.org.au

*Bsyd;� *BikeSydney; Contact: Andrew Dodds 0403 999 899 E: cityride@bikesydney.org W: http://www.bikesydney.org

*BurstBUG;� *Burwood Strathfield BUG; Contact: Greg Krix 9747 5219 E: info@burst-bug.org.au W: http://www.burstbug.org.au

*BWW;� *Bicycle Wagga Wagga; Contact: Peter Makin 6926 4228 E: president@bww.org.au W: http://www.bww.org.au

*CAG;� *Great Lakes Cycle Action Group – Forster; Contact: Max Smith 6554 5981 E: maxsfitzroy@bigpond.com W: N/A

*CAMWEST;� *Cyclists Action Movement West; Contact: John Holstein 9686 2391 E: info@camwest.pps.com.au W: http://camwest.pps.com.au

*CCTCC;� *Central Coast Touring Cycle Club Inc; Contact: Ian Svenson 4324 2486 E: cctour-ingcc@otusnet.com.au W: www.cctcc.org.au

*CHBUG;� *Coffs Harbour BUG; Contact: John Gray 6655 4898 E: yargnhoj@aapt.net.au W: http://www.coffsbug.org.au

*DBUG;� *Dubbo BUG; Contact: Kathy Furney 6882 5533 E: John-J-OBrien@bigpond.com W: N/A

*DUB BUG;� *Dorrigo-Urunga-Bellingen BUG; Contact: George Hudson 6655 5355 E: george1h@bigpond.com W: N/A

*GayBUG;� *GayBUG; Contact: Michael Johnson 9810 8107 E: president@sydney-spokes.com W: http://www.sydneyspokes.com

*GreatBUG;� *Greater Sydney Bicycle User Group; Contact: Jason Moxham 0419 412 542 E: jmoxham@pacbrands.com.au W: www.great-bug.iinet.net.au

*GundaBUG;� *Gundagai BUG; Contact: Leon Patterson 6944 4035 E: lmpatterson@gundagai.nsw.gov.au W: N/A

*IBUG;� *Illawarra BUG; Contact: Werner Steyer 4256 5727 E: wernersteyer@yahoo.com.au W: http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/illawar-rabug

*KBUG;� *Kiama BUG; Contact: Janelle Walker 4232 3050 E: N/A W: N/A

*LBUG;� *Leichhardt BUG; Contact: Bob Moore 9810 3706 E: fractalbug@yahoo.com.au W: http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/lbug

*LeBUG;� *Leeton & Environs BUG; Contact: David Smith 6953 6181 E: david.and.barb@iinet.net.au W: N/A

*LiveBUG;� *Liverpool BUG; Contact: Maree

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Stacy 9602 5293 E: mastacy@aims1.every1.net W: N/A

*MAC BUG;� *Macarthur BUG; Contact: Ken Hall 46282528 E: kenhall@iprimus.com.au W: http://home.iprimus.com.au/kenhall/index.html

*ManMos BUG;� *Manly-Warringah/Mosman BUG; Contact: John Thixton 0419 432 626 E: jthixton@hotmail.com W: http://groups.google.com/group/manmosbug

*MASSBUG;� *Marrickville-South Sydney BUG; Contact: voicemail 9294 5900 E: mass-bug@massbug.org.au W: http://www.massbug.org.au

*Muggaccinos;� Contact: Phil Johnston 9114.6689 E: ScribePJ@TPG.com.au W: http://www.Muggaccinos.com

*NarBUG;� *Narrandera BUG; Contact: Wade Mitchell 0427 594 764 E: wadmitch@adventureteam.zzn.com W:

*NCM;� *Newcastle Cycleways Movement; Contact: Don and Sue Owers 4944 7869 E: cycleways@hunterlink.net.au W: http://www.users.hunterlink.net.au/~magsb

*SBUG;� *Shoalhaven BUG; Contact: Jim Florence 4423 2943 E: laja.florence@bigpond.com W: N/A

*SGB;� *St George BUG; Contact: Pat Copping 9529 6791 E: info@stgeorgebug.org.au W: http://www.stgeorgebug.org.au

*SharkBike;� *SharkBike (Sutherland Shire BUG); Contact: Jenni Gormley 0404 065 376 E: sharkbike@sharkbike.org.au W: http://www.sharkbike.org.au

*SHBUG;� *Southern Highlands BUG; Contact: Greg Searle 4872 1002 E: gjsearle@bigpond.com W: N/A

*WSCN;� *Western Sydney Cycling Network; Contact: Bob Ward 0422 933 612 E: info@westernsydneycyclingnetwork.com.au W: www.westernsydneycyclingnetwork.com.au

*WW;� *Warrumbungle Wheelers; Contact: Milton Judd 6843 4446 E: judd@tpg.com.au W: http://www.coonabarabran.com/cycling

BADBUG;� Bathurst BUG; Contact: Michelle Booth 02 6331 2981 E: MBooth@chcs.com.au W: http://www.badbug.org.au

BARBUG;� Bargo District BUG; Contact: Sally Knyvett 46841444 E: sally@bargo.info W: http://bargo.info/barblog

BBUG;� Ballina BUG; Contact: Craig Gibson 6686 6322 E: N/A W: http://www.ballina1bug.blinkz.com/

BMBG;� Blue Mountains Bicycle Group; Contact: Terry McCann 0425 833 437 E: ter-ence.mccann@education.nsw.gov.au W: http://www.bluemountainsbicyclegroup.com

BS BUG;� Byron Shire BUG; Contact: Bernard Grinberg 0412 107 415 E: bgrinberg@telstra.com W: http://www.byronbug.org.au

BSSC;� B ike South Senior Cycl is ts ; Contact: Brian Day 02 4654 5144 E: b.day@UNSWalumni.com W: N/A

BSW;� Bike South West; Contact: Warren Artlett 9771 4606 E: contact@bikesouthwest.org.au W: http://www.bikesouthwest.org.au

BUGOFH;� BUGOFH; Contact: Mark Robson

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9827 0738 E: markr@australwright.com.au W: N/A

CBUG;� Cootamunda BUG; Contact: Debbie Barrett 02 6942 2843 E: debbiebarrett@bigpond.com W: http://www.cootabug.cootapc.com

EuroBUG;� Eurobodalla BUG; Contact: Guy Brantingham 02 4473 8376 E: guybrantingham@southernphone.com.au W:

GLADBUG;� Greater Lithgow & District Bicycle Advocacy Group; Contact: Bronwyn Laing 6355 1195 E: 1bicycle@lisp.com.au W: N/A

GLC;� Goulburn Cyclists Group; Contact: Chris Bushell 4822 6970 E: CBushell@csu.edu.au W: N/A

GW;� Gentlemen Wheelers; Contact: Tim Maguire N/A E: timothy@australia.edu W: N/A

HVBUG;� Hawkesbury Valley BUG; Contact: Doug Bathersby 45773620 E: dbathers@big-pond.net.au W: N/A

KRC;� Kempsey Recreational Cyclists; Contact: John Klose 6562 2888 E: N/A W: N/A

MBMBC;� Mongrel Bastards Mountain Bike Club Inc.; Contact: Colin Pursche 6663 1488 E: cpursche@scu.edu.au W: www.myspace.com/mongrelbastards

MUDBUG;� Mudgee BUG; Contact: Greg Monk 6372 4544 E: gregmonk@bigpond.net.au W: N/A

MVTCC;� Manning Valley Touring Cycle Club; Contact: Cass or Geoff Kinchin 6550 6189 E: haworth@tsn.cc W: http://www.geocities.com/mvtcc2003/

NAMBUG;� Nambucca BUG; Contact: Allan Duthie 6568 1433 E: alland1@bigpond.com W: http://www:nambug.org

NBB;� Northern Beaches Bikers; Contact: Peter Benecke 9416 1062 E: pjaje@bigpond.com W: http://www.uow.edu.au/~lhb01/nobbs/

NBUG;� Narooma BUG; Contact: Graham Andrews 4476 7807 E: graham.andrews@big-pond.com W: http://www.cyclingnarooma.com.au

NEBUG;� New England BUG; Contact: Linda Foskey 6771 2651 E: nebug@optusnet.com.au W: http://www.nebug.net/

NRCCBUG;� Northern Rivers Cycling Club BUG; Contact: Greg Wilson 6628 0356 E: gregw@nor.com.au W: N/A

NRP;� Northern Rivers Pedallers; Contact: Jenny Thompson 6628 3850 E: N/A W: N/A

NSBG;� North Shore Bicycle Group; Contact: Russ Webber 9906 7238 E: north_shore_bike@yahoo.com.au W: N/A

OBUG;� Oberon BUG; Contact: Glenn Sherlock 6335 6249 E: N/A W: N/A

OCTC;� Orange Cycle & Triathlon Club; Contact: Roger Barlow 6361 4227 E: rbarlow@netwit.net.au W: http://www.octc.org.au

PP;� Parkes Pedallers; Contact: Greg Godde 6863 5500 E: ggodde@vtown.com.au W: N/A

SCBT;� Silver City Bush Treadlers; Contact: June Files 08 8087 6881 E: N/A W: N/A

SCBUG;� Sapphire Coast BUG; Contact: Rob Robilliard 6494 1049 E: begabug_7@hotmail.com W: N/A

TDCC;� Toukley & District Cycle Club; Contact: Kevin Parsons 4390 0375 E: enquiry@toukleycycleclub.org.au W: http://www.toukleycy-cleclub.org.au

WC;� Windsor Cyclists; Contact: Graham Heap 9621 2334 E: info@windsorcyclists.org.au W: http://www.windsorcyclists.org.au/

WCM;� Wollondilly Cycleways Movements; Contact: John Sutherland 4683 1511 E: john-suth@acenet.com.au W: N/A

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The Bicycle User Groups (BUGs) listed here are affiliated with Bicycle NSW. They operate locally and focus on cycling-related issues in their area. Many have representatives on local council bicycle committees and are an excellent source of information on local cycling issues. Most BUGs also conduct social rides as listed in the Rides Calendar. All BUG representatives are volunteers and Bicycle NSW acknowledges their assistance and the vital role they play in our campaigns. BUGs marked * are affiliated with Bicycle NSW.

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Life’s better on a bike!Here’s a bunch of fabulous ways that Bicycle NSW can

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included or $65 per student! (Conditions apply)

City of Sydney Spring CycleSydney’s favourite cycle event The City of Sydney Spring cycle will be on Sunday 19 October 2008, where thousands of cyclists of all ages and abilities join together to enjoy a Sunday ride through some of the most picturesque surroundings of the city. New to the event will be additional start points – Blacktown & Liverpool. Bicycle NSW members get 20% discount on early bird entry fees for adults and families only - conditions apply.Registrations now open.For more info visit www.springcycle.com.au

Ride to WorkJoin us on Wed 15 October 2008 and help us reach 100,000 riders on the day! Last year’s event was a huge success with 90,000 riders taking part Australia wide. NSW participation smashed the previous year’s by a whopping 500% and work place registrations up by 300%.Registrations now open.For more info visit www.bicyclensw.org.au/Ride2Work.asp

Gear up Girl Workshop - NEW DATESaturday 29 November 2008. Would you like to get fi t and enjoy an outdoor life but lack the confi dence to get on your bike? If so, Gear up Girl Workshop is just the thing for you. Come and join other like-minded women for our breakfast workshop that will leave you geared up and ready to get back on two wheels.For more info visit www.gearupgirl.com.au

Ride2SchoolRide2School works with schools, students and parents to get more students walking and riding more often. Principals tell us that students who walk or ride to school arrive exercised, socialized and ready to learn. It’s good for their health, good for their education, good for the environment and good for the family budget. Best of all kids love being active - they think walking and riding to school is fun!For more info visit www.bicyclensw.org.au/RideToSchool.asp

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