Oxygen Cycles, McLaren Vale is having a winter sale!!!

All Kona bikes on the floor must go! A selection of Trek and Cannondale bikes also! NiteRider USB rechargeable lights are 40% off, old stock long and short sleeve jerseys and jackets are on sale at 40% off too. Its our biggest sale ever! Come in and grab yourself a bargain.

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Upcoming Events:
Grand Slam Challenge #3 - Yankalilla - 27 May - Register now
Grand Slam Challenge #4 - Williamstown - 27 May - Register now
Annual Tour - Copper Coast to Barossa Valley - 15 - 23 September - www.bikesa.asn.au/annualtour

Free Rides Programme
Each year, over 1,500 organised rides are delivered as part of Bike SA's free Rides Programme. Download the current Free Rides Programme here.

Upcoming Bike Maintenance Courses:
Comprehensive Bike Care: 19/5
Basic Bike Care: 8/5
Advanced Bike Maintenance: starts 15/7
Bike Gears & Brakes: 11/09

TONIGHT: A SPECIAL HISTORY LESSON TO HONOUR THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DUNLOP MILITARY DISPATCH CYCLE RIDE

How long would it take a team of cyclists (riding the best that 1912 bike technology hadto offer) to ride from Adelaide to Sydney via Melbourne in a non-stop relay?
Answer: 69 hours, 32 minutes - averaging 26.5 km/h.

On its 100th anniversary, a team of cyclists led by Omar Kalifa, ex-CEO of Bicycle NSW, are commemorating the Dunlop Military Dispatch Ride held in 1912 from Adelaide to Sydney via Melbourne by seeking to re-establish the event and also establish the route for those travelling by any means to re-trace and enjoy.

The event team will be coming to Adelaide to head off on a reconnaissance of the original route and to lay the ground work for a re-run of the ride late next year.

To honour the occasion, historian Jim Fitzpatrick will give a one hour lecture on the history of this extraordinary event at the Wakefield Hotel tonight, Wednesday May 16, from 6pm to 8pm.

He will be speaking on the bicycle in early rural Australia, its military use at the time, and how and why the Dunlop Military Dispatch Relay Rides of 1909 and 1912 (from Adelaide to Sydney, via Melbourne) came about.

If you would like to attend, please call Bicycle SA 8168 9999. Places limited.

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RECORD NUMBERS AT 2012 KONA DIRTY WEEKEND

A record 300 riders participated in the 2012 Kona Dirty Weekend at Cudlee Creek Forest on the weekend of 5 and 6 May. The weather was on the chilly side but did little to stop the friendly and vibrant atmosphere on and off the track. Riders also raved about the SAMBA designed track, saying "the track is superb" and "lots of fun".

Kona Rider Andrew Bell writes in his review of the 2012 Kona Dirty Weekend that "the trails make this event a must do for every mountain biker in Oz. I would describe them a mix of Majura Pines on steroids and some of Mt Stromlo's best bits put into a fun flowing 12km of smiles." You can read his full review here.

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors and supporters Kona, NiteFlux, Euro Optics, Orbea, SRAM, Ground Effect, Ventou, Roof Rack City, Slime, Body Torque, Over the Edge. A big thanks too to all the individuals and organisations that made the Kona Dirty Weekend possible, including Forestry SA, SAMBA, IMBA Australia, Full Gas Promotions and Trailmix, Cycleworx, Aquaboss, Coates Hires, St John first aid, Nippy's, Cafe2U, All Fired Up, masseurs Hazeline and Vincent, plus DJs Rohan, Tony and Josh, the Human Projectiles (old and new), and last but by no means least all the Bike SA volunteers who gave so much of their time, skills and effort

To check the final results, click here.

Official event photos, click here.

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DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF THE FLINDERS...BY BIKE.

Registrations for the 2013 Outback Odyssey are now open. Discover the magic of the Flinders Ranges on this a multi-day bike ride, crossing some of the most beautiful landscape of Australia. It's not as much a challenge as it is a life-changing experience - each day is an adventure. We ride. We eat. We drink. We have a laugh.

Andy's 2011 Outback Odyssey experience is a testament to that. He says he "still has a sore bum and legs BUT is smiling...the Outback Odyssey was SENSATIONAL...everyone had a ball."

To read more 2011 testimonials, click here.

Ride details:

Where? Adelaide to Blinman
When? 11- 25 May 2013
What? 14 days of off-road touring
Distance? 900+ km(if you do full Mawson - mini's available)
Level? Moderate (it's not a technical route, but it is about fitness)

Numbers strictly limited to 200 seats so get in quick.

For more information and to register, visit www.bikesa.asn.au/outbackodyssey.

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HAVE YOUR SAY...Adelaide City Council's Integrated Moving Strategy 2012-2022

The Adelaide City Council's Integrated Movement Strategy is an important transport blueprint for the next 10 years and if implemented will vastly improve the safety and numbers of cyclists in the city - not to mention create a simply better way of living for the next generation.

Please take 5 minutes and fill out the short questionnaire HERE

To learn more, you can attend a public open-house session from 11.30 am to 6.30 pm tomorrow, Thursday 17 May 2012 at the Town Hall, King William Street OR you can visit the Planning Lab at 25 Pirie Street (8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mondays to Fridays, excluding public holidays)

If you have an interest in shaping Adelaide's future, it's time to get involved. Your say is crucial in getting the best outcomes for this and future generations of South Australians.

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FREE RIDES PROGRAMME FOR JUNE TO AUGUST NOW AVAILABLE

Each year, over 1,500 organised rides are delivered as part of Bike SA's free Rides Programme.

From Willunga to Gawler and Mt Gambier to the Eyre Peninsula all rides are delivered by our certified Rides Leaders. Our Rides Programme is the most comprehensive in Australia - with an experience for everyone - and best of all they are FREE.

To download your free copy, click here, pick up your copy from one of our retailer partners or at the Bicycle SA office at 111 Franklin Street, Adelaide.

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FREE BASIC BIKE MAINTENANCE SESSION FOR RIDE LEADERS

Ride leaders, potential ride leaders and ride coordinators are invited to a FREE session on basic bike maintenance, particularly in the event of a roadside breakdown, conducted by Bike SA's Chris Beauchamp, on:

Date: Wednesday 23 May
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: Bicycle SA office, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide
RSVP: Tuesday 22 May - maureen.merrick@bikesa.asn.au

It will be a very informative evening.

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SOUTHERN COMMUNITY FORUM NEEDS YOUR INPUT

This Thursday 17 May, The Southern Community Forum is discussing bike and walking trails, plus the council's review on recreational trails and the Onkaparinga 35 year plan. A council manager will be present to do a presentation and answer questions.

If you are a bike rider and live in the Onkaparinga Council, get down to Willunga this Thursday to put in a good word for cycling and walking infrastructure.

When and Where? Thursday 17 May, 7.30pm at Willunga Hub (corner of Willunga Main Road and St Peter's Terrace)

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SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY DUPLICATION - MAY 2012 BRIDGE CLOSURES AND CYCLIST AND PEDESTRIAN DETOURS

The $407.5 million duplication of the Southern Expressway will deliver an 18.5 kilometre multi-lane, two-way expressway between Bedford Park and Old Noarlunga by mid-2014.

From May 2012, three bridges crossing the existing expressway (Seacombe Road, Elizabeth Road and O'Sullivans Beach Road bridges), will be closed to traffic whilst road and bridge construction works are underway. During these closures cyclist and pedestrian access across the closed bridges will not be available. Detours will be in place, with traffic management and directional signage for guidance.

The Shared Use Path between Elizabeth and Beach Roads will also be closed for the duration of the bridge and interchange construction. A detour will be in place to direct cyclists and pedestrians around construction areas. At this stage of the project the remainder of the veloway and shared use path on the eastern side of the expressway will remain unaffected.

Also during this time traffic restrictions will be in place on Beach Road, however cyclist and pedestrian access will be maintained.

The Coast to Vines track will also be closed at Hackham Creek, Noarlunga Downs from May 2012 to allow the expressway underpass to be extended. Again, alternative route detours will be in place.

For more detail about cyclist and pedestrian detours please call the project information line 1300 626 097, or email dpti.southernexpressway@sa.gov.au. Additional Project information can also be found at www.infrastructure.sa.gov.au

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UNISA'S RIDE FOR PAIN WINNERS

Thanks to Fasta Pasta and UniSA, two lucky teams have won 25 vouchers to enjoy a main pasta dish just for registering their team in UniSA's Ride for Pain.

Support our Partners

WIN A TEAM JAGGAD Endeavour Vest for men or women - valued at $119!!