Enews Headlines - 19 June 2012
Free puncture repair and tyre change sessions
A simple and fun 40 minute session in our workshop, free for all Bicycle SA members during July. Read more |
Better Bicycle Commuting
This is an engaging presentation by Bike SA at your workplace. Free for Corporate Members of Bike SA. Read more Reminder: Watch out for tram lines in Glenelg.
Tram lines on Jetty Road in Glenelg claim more victims. Read more
Invest in the cycling community with Bike SA - Love Your Ride 4
Are you interested in aligning your business with the South Australia's peak body for recreational and commuter cyclists? Read more Melrose Fat Tyre Festival
Since
its inception 10 years ago, the Fat Tyre Festival has celebrated mountain biking in the Southern Flinders Ranges. Read more Felicity Johnson fundraiser Sunday 01 July 2012
Current world record holder Felicity Johnson (vision impaired cyclist), along with her sighted pilot Stephanie Morton, is nominated to represent
Australia in tandem track cycling at the 2012 London Paralympics. Read more Short-term closures to the veloway along the Southern Expressway
Closures to the veloway along the Southern Expressway are required for ETSA
service relocation associated with the Southern Expressway duplication Read more Annual Tour places selling fast
Don't miss out on this
epic ride from Moonta to the Barossa Valley. Read more To read the previous eNewsletter, click here
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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. RAA Ride of the Week
All Womens Bike Rides
9.30AM, Cycle On' 2/19 Albyn Tce, Strathalbyn.
An all women's social bike ride with coffee afterwards.
Suitable for the beginner or women wanting to get back
into cycling on a casual and social level.
Contact Lanie for details - 8536 4723
Distance 15 km - Difficulty 2B (15 to 18km/h with a few hills)
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Enews Stories
 Free puncture repair and tyre change sessions - free for all Bicycle SA members during July (and $20 for non-members) Yes, it's true that a puncture can be deflating on more than just a tyre! We've surveyed some of our members and found that many, even experienced riders, have been left feeling discouraged by a lack of knowledge on fixing a puncture and it is affecting how regularly they ride. A simple and fun 40 minute session in our workshop this winter will equip you with the know-how to quickly fix a puncture or replace a tube, re-inflate your tyre and your sense of self sufficiency and be on your way! No need to bring your own bike, we'll supply everything for the session. And the best thing, it's free for all Bicycle SA members! Two session times available: - Thursday, 5 July 12.30pm (40 mins)
- Friday, 6 July 12.30pm (40 mins)
Location: 111 Franklin Street, Adelaide Call 8168 9999 or email Office@bikesa.asn.au to book into session. Places limited to 10 per session. If you're not a member of Bicycle SA why not consider joining, otherwise non members can still participate in this session for $20. -Top-
Better Bicycle Commuting - free lunchtime presentation offer for Corporate Members of Bike SA (or $250 for non member workplaces) This is an engaging presentation by Bike SA at your workplace. For current and contemplative commuters - it will equip, empower and inspire them to see commuter cycling as a worthwhile pursuit, and how it can be done safely. Find out about best practises on safety and awareness, defensive cycling, specific cycling road rules, the safest routes to take, equipment, some light hearted anecdotes and an opportunity to ask questions. It will also address the common types of cycling accidents that are occurring in metropolitan areas and how to mitigate those risks - a useful presentation for workplaces that are promoting cycling. Three session times available: - Monday, 2 July 12.30 (50 mins)
- Tuesday, 3 July 12.30 (50 mins)
- Wednesday, 4 July 12.30 (50 mins)
Location: at your workplace where possible (inner metro Adelaide) Call 8168 9999 or email Office@bikesa.asn.au to book a session for your workplace. If you're not a Corporate Member of Bike SA why not consider joining and offering your employees the full benefits, otherwise non member workplaces can still host this session for $250.
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 Reminder: Watch out for tram lines in Glenelg. Cyclists are reminded of the dangers of tram lines, as Jetty Road in Glenelg claims more victims. According to the Flinders Medical Center, on average two people per week are operated on due to accidents along the tram tracks.
So take extreme caution when riding along tram lines, and when possible, take alternate routes. -Top-
Invest in the cycling community with Bike SA - Love Your Ride 4 Are you interested in advertising your business to South Australia's recreational and commuter cyclists? Every six months, Bike SA publishes the Love Your Ride magazine in partnership with The Advertiser, and the next issue will be distirbuted on Friday 12 October 2012. Love Your Ride is an exciting full colour magazine covering all aspects of cycling, from beginner to advanced, including bike friendly leisure, lifestyle and tourism opportunities, and provides important technical and product information to enhance our readers' cycling experience. Bike SA is working closely with The Advertiser to further extend the marketing reach of Love Your Ride - QR Tags dedicated online product and service pages as well as opportunities to link directly to your businesses through social media will be available for advertisers to extend their reach and build loyal consumers.
To get involved with Bike SA's Love Your Ride magazine, contact Nick Skibinski at loveyourride@bikesa.asn.au or call 08 8168 9999.
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Melrose Fat Tyre Festival Since its inception 10 years ago, the Fat Tyre Festival has celebrated the sport of mountain biking in the Southern Flinders Ranges and changed this small town of 200 people, putting it on the worldwide map of must ride MTB trails.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Fat Tyre Festival, hundreds of mountain bikers descended on the beautiful town of Melrose over the long weekend, hit the 80km of trails, enjoyed the local food and wine and the fantastic atmosphere that the town is
famous for. We watched little kids enjoying their strider bikes around the campground,
bigger kids hurling around the new pump track and everyone with a MTB exploring the amazing single track on guided rides, skill sessions and girls only rides. With fantastic music at the local pubs and glorious sunny days, it was the perfect weekend to celebrate 10 years of Fat Tyre fun at Melrose! Check out some photos here
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 Felicity Johnson fundraiser Sunday 01 July 2012
Current world record holder Felicity Johnson (vision impaired cyclist), along with her sighted pilot Stephanie Morton, is nominated to represent Australia in tandem track cycling at the 2012 London Paralympics.
To support Felicity, on Sunday 01 July there is a Southern Vales fundraiser tour including coach transport, wine tastings and a superb lunch with entertainment and a silent auction of some fabulous goods and services donated. Alternative option to drive or ride to the main event only.  Download the fundraiser brochure
For information, contact Carolyn Edwards on (08) 8278 9030, mob: 0409 868 674 or email cedwards@bigbutton.com.au. Space is limited so book early.
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 Short-term closures to the veloway along the Southern Expressway Closures to the veloway along the Southern Expressway are required for ETSA service relocation associated with the Southern Expressway duplication and are necessary to ensure public safety. The closures will affect the section of veloway between Majors Road and Lander Road. Detours will be put in place and will be marked with directional signage and detour maps. The detour route is approximately 1.6km longer than the existing 2.4m of closed veloway and utilises the road network along Majors Road, Adams Road, Heysen Drive and Lander Road.
The details of the short-term closures are as follows:
- Saturday and Sunday 16th and 17th June 2012: the veloway will be closed from 7am on the 16th and reopening late Sunday evening to allow for commuting traffic on the Monday morning (18th June). The Southern Expressway will also be closed to motorist traffic on the 16th and 17th June.
The Cycle Instead Journey Planner has been updated and although the aforementioned short-term closures will not be updated on the Journey Planner (as they are only required for a short time), all longer term closures have been updated. Modifications have been made to the cycling network around the Southern Expressway duplication, where several bridges are closed and there are detours for the Patrick Jonker Bikeway and the Coast to Vines as a result. This includes path closures and temporary paths built. The Cycle Instead Journey Planner is a good way for users of the cycling network in the area to find the best way around closures, and it will be kept up to date with as the works progress in the area. Check out the Cycle Instead Journey Planner 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.infrastructre.sa.gov.au. -Top-
Annual Tour seats selling fast
Seats are selling fast for the Annual Tour 2012. Don't miss out on this
epic ride from Moonta to the Barossa Valley. Enjoy a chilled white wine on the
world famous Riesling Trail in the Clare Valley, watch the sun set over
the Moonta jetty, explore the historic township of Burra or sample the
culinary delights of the Barossa! Meanwhile, our events team is busy researching
all the additional options you can add to your Annual Tour experience - more info will be available soon.
Secure your place on this unforgettable cycling adventure with Bicycle SA. Register Now -Top-
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