What's Amy's Ride all about?

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Amy's Ride is a recreational mass participation road ride from Adelaide to McLaren Vale.

Amy's Ride supports the Amy Gillett Foundation and aims to help promote key messages of safe and responsible road use, increase awareness of the need for more shared respect, raise much needed funds and honour the memory of Amy Gillet who was killed by a motorist while riding in Germany.

When you ride in Amy's Ride, you are a part of a broader community supporting and encouraging mutual awareness and respect of bike riders and motorists on our roads.

In 2009, despite forecast temperatures in the mid-30's, over 3000 riders turned out to support the Amy Gillett Foundation and Bicycle SA at Amy's Ride. It was a spectacular sight to see a sea of cyclists make their way onto the Southern Expressway  which was exclusively closed for the event........

Click here to read the 2009 Ride Summary

 

 

 

'Red Aware' Road Safety Campaign

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Bicycle SA and the Amy Gillett Foundation have been working together since 2008 with the objective of taking a more strategic approach to developing and promoting a number of road safety campaigns. After all, road safety is the responsibility of all road users.

In 2009, Bicycle SA endorsed the AGF's national safety campaign of A Metre Matters. Designed to raise awareness in the minds of motorists to ensure they keep at least a metre between themselves and cyclists, the sight of 3,000 jersey's winding their way down the Southern Expressway for Amy's Ride 2009 was a potent image.

With more and more South Australian's taking to their bike for the first time, we are increasingly seeing the need to encourage cyclists to reacquaint themselves with the rules of the road. While its great news that more people are riding, its now more important than ever to ensure cyclists 'share the responsibility' and ride within the law.

The Red Light is the most iconic road safety image - and we believe that the most effective follow up to the AGF's A Metre Matters campaign is one that will highlight the need for cyclists to ride responsibly and to ensure an improved road safety outcome.

Bicycle SA is pleased to announce our safety message for this year's riding season is Red Aware.

For Amy's Ride 2010 we have responded to the feedback from last year's ride and will provide more choice for this year - with jerseys an optional benefit. Your registration will not only give you a fully supported ride down the Southern Expressway to the beautiful McLaren Vale, but also the chance to support the worthy regional and national initiatives of the AGF in their quest to bring about a safer, more harmonious relationship between cyclists and other road users. In a first for this year, to also assist Bicycle SA to deliver our Red Aware road safety campaign.

Sponsored by the Motor Accident Commission and endorsed by the AGF, we have 2,000 Red Aware jerseys available for those who would like one - first in best dressed!

For all riders you will have peace of mind knowing that $20 of your registration fee will go direct to support the AGF, while the proceeds of your ride fee will assist Bicycle SA to roll out our Red Aware campaign throughout the year. Even if you opt for the jersey, part of your registration fee will go towards AGF's road safey campaign. Last year we raised over $70,000 for the AGF, this year we are aiming for $100,000!

So when you register, you will be asked if you would like a Red Aware jersey - if you do, please tick the box and select your jersey size. Otherwise, just continue through to the end of the registration process. 

We look forward to seeing you on the road supporting the important work of the Amy Gillett Foundation and Bicycle SA

Great early bird registration prizes from Ground Effect cycle clothing up for grabs too.

Ride the Expressway...
Challenge Yourself...
Raise Money for the Amy Gillett Foundation...
Spread the safety message...

To help the Amy Gillett Foundation spread this message to all cyclists they are asking your help by joining the fundraising challenge and getting your friends and family to sponsor you.  Not only will you be keeping you and your family safe, but there is also a chance to recieve some great prizes for all the top fundraisers!  More info to come.

If you simply wish to donate funds to help the Amy Gillett Foundation in its efforts to promote the message of road safety and shared respect between cyclists and motorists, please visit the AGF fundraising page HERE!

 

Remember Amy Gillett?

We do, and we want you to join us to support the crucial work of the Amy Gillett Foundation. Rider safety is for everyone, just like Amy's
Ride. Be part of this great day and raise money while having fun on your bike.

And... the Southern Expressway is closed just for you!
Take it. Ride it. It's all yours. No cars. No trucks. No caravans. Just 4,000 riders across the full width of the road!

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Ride start times & locations

100km, 60km & 30km rides start at 08.30am from Flinders University, Bedford Park

25km ride starts at 09.15am from Marion Council depot - cnr Majors Rd & Morphett Rd, O'Halloran Hill

100KM
If you don't get out of bed for anything less than 100km and you quite like the idea of riding the Southern Expressway as well as having a crack at the famous Willunga Hill, then you're in luck, because this ride's for you.

But if riding the Southern Expressway is thrilling enough and you're not really a hill-climbing person, then the 60km option is the go. Factor in some picturesque coastal roads - plus a well-earned glass of the local drop and some damn fine food at the finish - and you have yourself the perfect ride.

And for families, kids, riders young and old, you can simply join the masses along the Southern Expressway for the 30km option, and before you know it finish at McLaren Vale, triumphant in the sun.

The Southern Expressway starts with a challenging hill climb. If you would prefer not to ride it, you may instead start at the top of the hill! You still ride along the Southern Expressway, but from its intersection with Majors Road, O'Halloran Hill. This cuts out 5km from the total distance, and makes for an easy start.

 CLICK HERE to read one rider's story about last year's ride.

 

Ground Effect Cycle Clothing Prizes

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$2000 worth of prizes from Ground Effect cycle clothing will be given away leading up to the event. Register before September 30th to be entered into the draw to win Ground Effect vouchers to the value of $75.00. www.groundeffect.com.au

 

Prepare your ride

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To help you plan and prepare for Amy's Ride please take time to view the following documents. Please pay particular attention to the Ride Guide, Route Map and Start Venue Maps. We recommend you print a copy of the Ride Guide and take it with you on the day.

In addition to the Route map & Notes you can view more detail about each route by clicking on the following links to www.bikely.com
Viewing each map is simple as you use the arrows to navigate in any direction, as well as use the scale to zoom in and out. You can also look at them using satellite imagery and view the route elevation profile.
For those of you who are a little tech savvy you can download route information to load onto a GPS unit. Click on the EXPORT tab and download the GPS File (.gpx).

Note: Route subject to change.

Amys Ride 2010 - 100km route

Amys Ride 2010 - 60km route

Amys Ride 2010 - 30km route

Amys Ride 2010 - 25km route

 

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 BUNCH RIDING SKILLS

 

 

Amy's Ride 2010 Prices & Registration HERE!

	MEMBER	NON MEMBER
ADULT 100KM	$75	$90
ADULT 60KM	$75	$90
CHILD 60/100KM	$55	$55
ADULT 25/30KM	$45	$55
CHILD 25/30KM (6-16yrs)	$10	$10	** Jersey not included
CHILD (5 and under)	FREE	FREE	** Jersey not included
RETURN COACH	$35	$35

*Price per person. 

 

Click on the link below to register online now:

Or download the rego form  HERE and mail it to Bicycle SA, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000 or fax to 08 8168 9988 or email office@bikesa.asn.au

If you are not currently a Bicycle SA member, you can purchase membership by clicking here. Becoming a member of Bicycle SA will entitle you to receive the member discount for Amy's Ride SA. You will be asked for your BSA membership number when completing the registration form.

Finally, while there are no discounts available for Team entries, all teams will go into the draw for Team Spirit prizes.

Please note: The Red Aware Jersey is not included in the registration fee for a Child (6-16yrs) who enters the 25/30km ride or Children under 6 years.

Each rider must submit their own paid registration form so that we have the details of each particpant.

Children under the age of 6 can ride for FREE - you are required to provide their names during the registration process