 | 2011 Event Recap and Photos |  | Over 3,000 riders took part in the 2011 Amy's Ride SA, supporting safer roads in South Australia. Adelaide, 6 November 2011. Over 3,000 riders took part in the 2011 Amy's Ride SA, a mass participation community bike ride from Adelaide to McLaren Vale along the Southern Expressway, which was closed for traffic.
With different ride options - from 25KM to 100KM, Amy's Ride SA ride catered for riders of all abilities - from experienced roadies to families with children, enjoying the car-free environment.
The atmosphere on the ride was one of joy as friends and families enjoyed the good times together. Barry Maslin from Old Noarlunga says he enjoyed riding with family and friends the most.
"I ride together with my grandson and son-in-law, and it's great to ride in a big group of people and taking over the Expressway. Riding in my own backyard along roads I know and love is fantastic," says Barry.
Amy's Ride SA, held in honour of Amy Gillett, represents an important safety message for a more shared respect between motorists and cyclists to reduce fatalities and injuries.
Over $100,000 was raised to support the work of Bicycle SA and the Amy Gillett Foundation for road safety in South Australia. Christian Haag, CEO of Bicycle SA, says that "it was great to see so many riders sharing the road in support of the continued work we do towards education and road safety in South Australia." Click picture to view 2011 event photos (by Bicycle SA).
Testimonials
"We loved Amy's Ride. Well organised, great atmosphere, officials were friendly and helpful, food was great, after match entertainment good. Just a nice day out.
I reckon there was a massive amount of volunteer labour in all that smooth running, so thanks heaps for the effort and I'm sure the money raised and the positive feel of riding in the event will be worth it.
Really, congratulations and put me down for next year. My friend and I had a ball." Peter
"I would like to compliment Bike SA and all the volunteers for the Amy's ride. It was my first one and I cannot get over how well organised this event was. I had an absolute ball and so did my friends.
I can only imagine what it would take to organise such an event, you have definitely made the cause proud.
Well done BIKE SA." Paul
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Official Event Photos 
by Epsom Rd Studios
Official Event Photographer
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