Enews Headlines - 25 July 2012

BIKE SA RECRUITING ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Bike SA is recruiting an Administration Officer to work three days a week including weekends. The role, based in reception, will have a focus on the expanding City Bikes scheme Read more

GRAND SLAM CHALLENGE NEXT SUNDAY
The 2012 Grand Slam Challenge Series continues next Sunday 5 August. Ride 75 or 150km with the ability to ride at your own pace. Refreshments and lunch provided. Starting at 8am from Queen Victoria Jubilee Park, Williamstown, you can complete one or both unique loops. The 2012 exclusive Grand Slam Challenge will be available for purchase at the discounted price of $40 (sizes subject to availability). Register now

LEIGH STREET TO BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
With the announcement that Leigh St (in the city) is to be closed from the end of July for a six month trial, its time to think about what this may mean for local business, customers and transport. Read more

IN THE NEWS: CYCLOPHOBIA
The Sunday Mail reports that "Car doors and city streets make cyclist Paul Jorgensen nervous. The Daw Park man, 45, needed six stitches to his right cheek after he was hit by a person opening a car door as he was riding home northbound along Pulteney St six months ago." Read the full story

IN THE NEWS: DRIVERS BLAMED AS CYCLING DEATHS, INJURIES RISE
Another Sunday Mail article reports that "ANZAC Highway is South Australia's most dangerous road for cyclists, while more riders are injured and killed in the CBD than any other suburb. The Motor Accident Commission revealed cycling casualties increased from 463 in 2007 to 562 last year. Read the full story

IS SOUTH AUSTRALIA A CYCLING STATE?
As part of the evolution of the State Strategic Plan, the latest branding project is asking South Australians to help inform the new state's new brand through an online survey and social media. Branding South Australia has come about following a request from Premier Jay Weatherill for South Australia to develop a brand which captures the essence of our state.  The project is being led by the Economic Development Board. If you see a future for cycling in this state, then join the conversation, contribute your views and complete the survey.

EVERY CHANCE FOR EVERY CHILD
If you think every child should have the opportunity to ride a bike - and be encouraged and educated how to - then contribute your views to the government's online forum here 

CALLING FOR TANDEM CYCLING VOLUNTEERS
Do you love cycling and helping others? The Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) is in need of a handful of volunteers to assist with tandem cycling activities in various locations around Adelaide! Read more

BIKE MAPPING ON GOOGLE
On July 11, Google Australia blogged that they "are launching cycling directions on Google Maps in Australia - providing you with a new way of getting around town." The new feature is still in beta, and cyclists are encouraged to try it out and provide them with feedback and/or route information Read the full blogpost

IN THE NEWS: WASHINGTON DC BIKE SHARE SCHEME
USA Today writes that "the battle between car drivers and bicyclists is becoming more pronounced as bike-sharing programs spread across the country." Read the full story 

PEDAL AWAY FROM THE EVERYDAY ON CYCLE QUEENSLAND 2012
This two-wheel adventure holiday, brought to you Bicycle Queensland, will take you along quiet country back roads, in and out of farming land and along some of Queensland's most spectacular coastline as it pedals its way from Gayndah to Noosa via Hervey Bay. Read more

SEAFORD RAIL EXTENSION - NEW TEMPORARY DETOUR FOR THE COAST TO VINES RAIL TRAIL
Following receipt of some concerns received from cyclists about lack of signage and the number of changes cyclists have to navigate on Seaford Road, a further audit of the temporary detour path has been done.

Missed the previous newsletter? Read it here 

Regular Enews

Upcoming Events:
Grand Slam Challenge #4 - Williamstown - 5 Aug - Register now
SAMBA's Dirty Days #1 - Belair and Craigburn Farm - 12 AUg - Register now
Annual Tour - Copper Coast to Barossa Valley - 15 - 23 September - Register Now
Grand Slam Challenge #5 - Littlehampton - 21 Oct - Register now
Amy's Ride SA - Adelaide to McLaren Vale - 4 November - more info
Gear Up Girl SA - Adelaide - 25 November - more info
Outback Odyssey 2013 - Flinders Ranges - 11 - 25 May 2013 - Register Now

Free Rides Programme - proudly supported by RAA
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: 18/8
Basic Bike Care: 14/8
Advanced Bike Maintenance: starts 14/10
Bike Gears & Brakes: 11/09

Enews Stories

RIDE THE INAUGURAL DIRTY DAY
Register for the first of three Dirty Days - SAMBA's inaugural recreational MTB Series - at Belair National Park and Craigburn Farm and support the SAMBA Trail Care mission to build and maintain sustainable trails in South Australia.
Experience some of the first purpose built singletrack on DENR managed land, or undertake a skills session and then put those new found skills to use as you ride a shared-use fire trail network through koala filled eucalyptus forest as part of a led group ride.

Brought to you by the South Australian Mountain Biking Association (SAMBA), Dirty Days is a series of three recreational beginner and intermediate rides, with each day including Mountain biking skills sessions and supported rides for those starting out and longer marked loops for the more confident and adventurous to explore.The second Dirty Days event will take place at Prospect Hill while the final event at Cudlee Creek highlights the jewel in the crown of South Australia's mountain bike trail network.

So get your friends together and join us for a day of fat tyre fun on some of the best trails around Adelaide! For more information and to register, go to bikesa.asn.au/DirtyDays

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BIKE SA RECRUITING ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Bike SA is recruiting an Administration Officer to work three days a week including weekends.
The role, based in reception, will have a focus on the expanding City Bikes scheme, including coordinating resources and liaising closely with all the metropolitan Adelaide nodes. Other duties include handling personal, phone and email enquiries and transactions, plus assisting with Bike SA's various programmes to meet our mission of more people cycling in safer, healthier communities.

Find the position description and details about how to apply here. 

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LEIGH STREET TO BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
With the announcement that Leigh St (in the city) is to be closed from the end of July for a six month trial, its time to think about what this may mean for local business, customers and transport.

Some months ago, a series of community and business consultations were undertaken by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure and Adelaide City Council. On the agenda were the Leigh and Bank Streets precinct upgrades - to get feedback on the key issues from all user groups, as the business of public realm place-making continues throughout the City.

Bicycle SA responded with a series of recommendations - among them;

• This north south corridor is critical in providing improved connectivity and a transport alternative to King William. It will also feed nicely through North Terrace to the proposed Adelaide Oval pedestrian and cycling bridge
• Cyclists to be able to legally ride in both directions on each of these (currently) one-way streets
• Adequate bike parking (rails/racks depending on aesthetics) to be provided, as the place-making process will be as much about enhancing the experience of "thoroughfare" as "destination", with lingering lunches and social engagement a highlight of Leigh St
• A shared zone for Leigh St and a closure to vehicles on Bank St
• Priority right of way for pedestrians and cyclists on the Hindley/Leigh/Bank intersection
• Clearly, work of this kind will create a better place for us to live and work. The re-prioritising of the road hierarchy for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport at the top of the pyramid will ultimately reduce travel times, congestion, stress and create a calmer and more restrained environment in which to experience all the city has to offer.

Whenever road space is returned to "people", the transformation is significant. We can see examples across the world today and now with Leigh St joining the growing number car free places, it is probably most encouraging to see the majority of local business owners on Leigh St fully supporting this trial project.

The removal of car parking directly outside a business is still one of the elephants in the room when it comes to encouraging more people to cycle and walk. Recent work in Melbourne has shown that more and more small business owners are advocating for increased on-road bicycle parking to be provided by absorbing vehicle parking bays - why? Because those businesses have realised that people who walk and ride to their shopping 'experiences' do so more frequently and often linger and spend more.

Drop us a recommendation on Facebook and let us know your thoughts on the Leigh St trial.

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CALLING FOR TANDEM CYCLING VOLUNTEERS
Do you love cycling and helping others? The Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) is in need of a handful of volunteers to assist with tandem cycling activities in various locations around Adelaide!
These activities are organised through the RSB's Recreation and Leisure Services which provides assistance to help people who are blind or vision impaired maintain their hobbies and sporting interests, or discover new ones.
If you or someone you know would like to volunteer at the RSB please contact RSB Volunteer Services on (08) 8417 5599 or email volunteer@rsb.org.au
To learn more about RSB Recreation and Leisure Services please visit www.rsb.org.au

PEDAL AWAY FROM THE EVERYDAY ON CYCLE QUEENSLAND 2012
This two-wheel adventure holiday, brought to you by Bicycle Queensland, will take riders along quiet country back roads, in and out of farming land and along some of Queensland's most spectacular coastline as it pedals its way from Gayndah to Noosa via Hervey Bay.

On Cycle Queensland you don't need to worry about cooking meals, transporting luggage or navigating from town to town because all your needs are taken care of by our support crew. Each day you ride from town to town at your own pace, enjoying the sights along the way before pulling into the night's campsite where hot showers, masseurs, somewhere to relax, entertainment and more await.

Cycle Queensland is not a race, you don't need a fancy bike and those new to riding are most welcome. Cycle Queensland is all about having a good time on and off your bike - after all, you're on holidays! For more info or to enter online go to www.bq.org.au

Entries close Friday 10 August.

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SEAFORD RAIL EXTENSION - NEW TEMPORARY DETOUR FOR THE COAST TO VINES RAIL TRAIL
Following receipt of some concerns received from cyclists about lack of signage and the number of changes cyclists have to navigate on Seaford Road, a further audit of the temporary detour path has been done.
With most of the Seaford Road bridge works on the southern side now complete, riders will note that for the most part of Seaford Road, prior to turning onto Grand Boulevard, the temporary detour is now on the southern side.
In addition, missing signage has now been replaced to better signpost the temporary detour path. Loose gravel that covered some section of path has also been removed by street sweepers and the path will be regularly monitored and ?cleaned' as required.

 Click to view a new temporary detour for the Coast to Vines Rail Trail along Seaford Road

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