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Bicycle SA—Celebrating 30 years

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The Members’ Magazine — No 156 November 2012 – January 2013 Bicycle SA 1982 – 2012: More South Australians cycling

Golden Girl: Felicity Johnson — Luka Van Cauteren A tailored bike skills session — Kay Davis The Murray Plains Cycle Trek story — Gavin Smith Bicycle SA 111 Franklin Street Adelaide 5000 Tel (08) 8168 9999 Fax (08) 8168 9988 www.bikesa.asn.au

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Bicycle SA Office

Contents Club News

President’s notes

This Issue…

Around the office

Vale: Bronwyn Taylor

Ride Notes

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Euro-Velo 5 Golden Girl: Felicity Johnson

Join the Challenge with the ‘Tour de Work’

Supporting the cycling community

Improve your bike skills in time for summer

Cycling on Fleurieu

Cycle! classifieds

A tailored bike skills session

Way2Go Bike Ed training in Roxby Downs

The Murray Plains Cycle Trek story

‘Your Goods are Damaged’...

The European bicycle circle

Volunteer with Bicycle SA

New Members

Message from our volunteer sponsor: Andersons Solicitors

Epic adventure to the outback

Open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Cycle! Golden Girl: Felicity Johnson — page 6

Disclaimer The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of Bicycle SA. Bicycle SA does not guarantee the accuracy of information published herein

Tailwind 14 A tailored bike skills session — page 9

On the cover

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Bicycle SA Executive President, Maureen Merrick maureen.merrick@bikesa.asn.au Vice President, Terry Ryan Treasurer, Tom Walker Secretary, Anne Lewis Members John Bassett Warwick Cooper Catherine Davies Des Murray Tom Walker Chris Beauchamp Nathan Petrus

Contributing to Cycle! Have you something you would like to contribute to Cycle!? If so we’d love to hear about it. Please contact Luka Van Cauteren lukac@bikesa.asn.au

Way2Go Bike Ed...— page 10

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Celebrating 30 years Club News President’s notes Maureen Merrick

ccording to the 2006 Aus Bureau of Statistics Voluntary Workforce Survey, one third of adult Australians, 5.2 million, with 31.4% South Australians and 35.8% Territorians, volunteer their time within their communities. This national voluntary contribution has been valued at more than $40 billion, an absolutely staggering figure, yet given freely by volunteers. Volunteering is an important part of daily life for many people. Volunteer activities provide opportunities into personal and community development, personal growth, health and wellbeing, and social interaction. Volunteering also develops skills and plays an important part in gaining experience. Volunteering is valuable in preparing people for the workplace. It provides a transition from work to retirement, it creates links within one’s own community, and it fosters a culture of value and self worth. Many clubs and organisations in Australia, including Bicycle SA, continue to remain sustainable because of the tremendous effort of their volunteers. As this is our last issue of Cycle! for 2012, I would like the opportunity to thank all our volunteers, CEO and staff for their significant contribution

Around the office Christian Haag

and commitment during the year, whether at our various events with the myriad of tasks involved, including all the ride leaders, ride coordinators, bike maintenance and office support volunteers, your efforts have resulted in a successful year. As President, on behalf of the Executive Committee, my very warmest wishes for the Christmas Season with enriching and rewarding experiences in 2013. Maureen Merrick (President), Terry Ryan (Vice President), Tom Walker (Treasurer), Anne Lewis (Secretary), John Bassett, Chris Beauchamp, Warwick Cooper, Catherine Davies, Des Murray, Nathan Petrus.

This Issue… Peter Carter

f you’ve been hibernating for the past couple of months it’s time to dust off the cobwebs as the

weather warms up. Time to go on some interesting rides, and then write about them for Cycle! In this issue, a profile of local gold medal Paralympian Felicity Johnson, a report of a training session for people at Minda, Bike-Ed at Roxby Downs, Christian’s trip to Europe, and a number of smaller items. On the next page there’s notice of this year’s AGM, the meeting that will elect key people for the next year. There are notices and advertisements for forthcoming major events, including Tour de Work. I’ll be commuting to town during November, but there’s only one other cyclist in the organisation, so I don’t think we’d score highly. Competitive cycling has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons. Will that have an effect on recreational and commuter cycling? One would hope not, but it is an unwanted distraction. On the other hand, recent news about plans for redevelopment in the city, with increased emphasis on pedestrian and cycling access, is welcome. The other day I rode Pulteney Street to

Automatic spell checking is supposed to be progress too, but two items for this issue have confused ‘pedalled’ with ‘peddled’. One you can read about on page 14, the other was in a file name that I fixed in editing. I came across another in a

Unley road and noticed a big green rectangle on

brochure elsewhere. Well, we pedal our bicycles

the road at the intersection with South Terrace, an

and peddle the idea of cycling...

area for cyclists turning right: a sign of progress.

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ith spring now upon us, the team at Bicycle SA are gearing up for the busy last few months of 2012. Ride2Work Day, Amy’s Ride, Gear Up Girl, the final Grand Slam for the lovers of bitumen and the last Dirty Days event for the dirt brigade. Within local government, we continue to finetune a range of health intervention programs and strategies through our work with the City of Salisbury. The City of Onkaparinga is assisting the South Australian Mountain Bike Club as it commences a review of the State Mountain Bike Plan. And the highly regarded Adelaide City Bikes hire scheme is now being taken up by Unley and Charles Sturt councils, with several others keen to jump on board in the future. And last week, the European Cyclists Federation visited Adelaide to assess progress on the Velo-city Global 2014 conference. Lord Mayor Yarwood has been promoting the City’s $2million spend on cycling infrastructure and facilities. The new ‘bike boxes’ at several intersections are proving a hit for many. Minister Conlon has also announced the formation of BIG, the Bicycle Infrastructure Group. BIG will see a much closer working relationship between the Department of Transport and the Adelaide City Council as key aspects of the State’s infrastructure policies are rolled out. On the ground, this is clearly intended to streamline communication and funding priorities in cycling investment and is to be applauded. When I joined Bicycle SA in 2005, such developments across the state were far from reality. In that year, the organisation released ‘Making the Links’, a comprehensive policy manifesto that sought to break down the siloapproach that many local and state government agencies had toward progressing the cycling agenda. It’s pleasing therefore that many of the recent announcements reflect the work done all those years ago. As highlighted above, there are some rapid and positive developments for SA’s cycling community and more than ever, it is also important that Bicycle SA continually re-frame its advocacy messages so that we continue to be a relevant and influential voice for recreational and commuter cyclists across the state.

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Bicycle South Australia Inc

Ride Notes

Annual General Meeting

Hills Rides After many years as the Ride Coordinator of the Hills Rides, Lionel Hull has ‘retired’ and Rob Fletcher has taken over the reins. Lionel has a formidable knowledge of the Adelaide Hills and has planned countless numbers of interesting, challenging yet extremely enjoyable rides over a number of decades. The camaraderie on the rides is something quite special and he certainly knows where all the ‘favourite’ cafés are located. We thank Lionel for his enormous contribution and commitment and wish him well for the future. Welcome Rob and we are sure that you will find those areas in the Adelaide Hills waiting to be explored.

Thursday 29 November, 7:00pm Fullarton Park Centre, 411 Fullarton Road Fullarton

ominations are now open for current members with the skills and interest in standing for the Executive of Bicycle SA. We request that nominations are made on the nomination forms available at

the office or from the Web site: <www.bikesa.asn.au>. We would like the nominations to reach the office by Monday 26 November to allow for ballot papers and information to be prepared for the meeting. Please indicate which positions you will be standing for and enclose a short profile of yourself (maximum of 200 words please) and a portrait photograph. We will publish this on the Web during the week leading up to the AGM and it will also be distributed on the evening of the meeting. Information about the roles and expectations of Executive Committee members will be forwarded to you on receipt of your nomination. This does not indicate that you have been selected, but provides you with the opportunity to decide if you are able to accept your role and responsibilities. The information is available by contacting the office on 8168 9999. Positions available: Vice President Treasurer Three ordinary Executive members Each of these elected positions will be for two years

Gully Grinders Another new ride being introduced in the December programme is the weekly Sunday Gully Grinders being coordinated by Gemma. The social rides commence at 8:00am and the route includes the north eastern hills and range from 6B to 6D. Weekly route information is available at <www. adelaidecyclists.com>.

Maureen Merrick, President On behalf of the Executive Committee

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Bronwyn Taylor

A life of Vitality, Enthusiasm and Commitment Steve Taylor

orn on 9 July 1949 to Robert and Edna Leach, Bronwyn came along as a younger sister to Kevan. Those early years are a bit blurred, but her determination and independence was shown at an early age when all in her Sunday best white dress, a game of hide and seek from the relatives in the coal bunker was great, that is until Mum found out. A greater bid for freedom soon followed when bikes arrived one Christmas. Not being one to hang around, Bronwyn soon mastered the art of cycling which remained a passion for many years. Following schooling Bronwyn worked for the local authority in Bolton, England before emigrating in June 1968. Sadly this was the last time her father would see her as he passed away in 1971. Bronwyn was married to Steve Taylor in October 1967. They had met at the local Cycling Club when Bronwyn’s father was the President of the Club. Bronwyn and Steve then emigrated to Australia. They were ‘Ten Pound Poms’ and proud of it. They chose Adelaide as it has the lowest rainfall of all the Australian capital cities and after coming from the North West of England, they had seen enough rain! Of course they had to live near the beach and so built their first house at Christies Beach. Bronwyn went into the establishment of the house and garden with her customary enthusiasm and energy and soon made “the home”. This was in between working full time,

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European Bike Circle Paul, the Ride Group Coordinator of the European Bike Circle has introduced monthly rides in the December to February 2013 Rides Programme. The rides include food, drink and a picnic and the dress code is anything but Lycra. For more details please contact Paul on 0423 022 595.

learning to water ski and playing competitive badminton. In typical Bronwyn fashion, she put her heart and soul into all these activities. During these years she had boundless enthusiasm for life and made many friends through her various activities. Some of these friends are here today and to Bronwyn they were friendships she really cherished After four years in Adelaide, Steve was transferred to Brisbane where they spent two years, but could not adapt to the humid summers and transferred back to Adelaide. A two year stint living near the city was next, during which Sam came along. But they both found Unley claustrophobic and decided to move to the Hills and spent the last 35 years in Stirling at the same address. That was after saying they would try the Hills for a couple of years. William came along after two years and that completed the family. The early years in Stirling were spent altering and renovating the house which needed a lot of TLC, and a block of land which needed a lot more of the same. These years were also a time when Steve was travelling interstate a lot, so Bronwyn was taking care of the two young children as well as decorating the house and doing a lot of the gardening. Again, her energy and enthusiasm carried her and she soon had the home as she wanted it. Once this had been done, they extended the house significantly and so the decorating started all over again. As well as taking care of

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the house and garden, Bronwyn and Steve also had dairy goats so the two boys could have goats milk and then sheep to keep the block under control and chooks to provide eggs. These animals became the family pets and Sam and William grew up with not cats and dogs as pets but goats, sheep and chooks. This time of Bronwyn’s life was very precious as she had established a lovely home and could watch the two boys grow into wonderful people. Once the children were old enough, Bronwyn and Steve then had a number of years of cycling, including long distance riding with Bike SA, with a number of Tours and Getaways on both road and mountain bikes. The highlight of this time was a six week trip to France, three weeks of which was following the Tour de France and climbing the same Alpine and Pyrennean climbs that the Tour does. The time spent on her bikes (at one stage she had six of them) gave Bronwyn some of the most enjoyable times of her life. She made a lot of close friends and had many cherished memories. Unfortunately she then developed an illness which defied diagnosis and so the last 10 years of her life were not the happiest and I am sure that she would want everyone to remember her as she was before her illness. Bronwyn should be remembered as an enthusiastic, committed, energetic person with a love of life, her family, friends and outdoor activities.

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Celebrating 30 years Euro-Velo Christian Haag

recently took some time out to holiday in Europe: UK, France, Spain, Italy and Germany. In addition, it provided the opportunity to attend the enormous EuroBike Expo in Germany as well as the European Greenways Association Cycle Tourism Conference in France. It has been over a decade since I was last on the Continent and keen as I was to taste the ‘EuroVelo’ experience, things weren’t necessarily as expected... In South Australia, we often hear the “If only we had a European cycling culture” mantra. Leaving the cycling meccas of Copenhagen and the Netherlands out of the discussion, what struck me most as I wandered the streets as a casual observer was that many of the issues facing Adelaide are equally challenging for these cities: decades of a car dominated culture, gridlocked streets, chronic sedentary lifestyle disease and patchy cycling networks. There the bike is predominantly used for transport and touring whereas in Australia the ratio of recreational to transport riders sits evenly. So how are we really faring in the ‘culture of cycling’ debate here in Adelaide? Back home our coalition of tribes sees roadies, mountain bikers, urban cycle-chic and the fixie set (to name a few) taking to the streets and trails, each identified as much by clothing fashion as attitudes to life. It is a wonderfully diverse representation aided by a cycling industry that continues to develop new and innovative product lines. Advertisers are clambering to badge their lifestyle products with images of happy and smiling riders and increasingly people remark to me that cycling is ‘totally hip’ with the twentysomething crowd these days. Slowly but surely, cycling continues to mainstream itself into the broader cultural paradigm of what it means to be South Australian. Back in Europe, what struck me most was the number of people who choose to wear a helmet— in some areas as high as thirty percent—perhaps reflecting the reality that out on the busy arterial road network, its better to be safe than sorry. But there is one key difference when meandering the roads there and here: the inherent respect and space provided to cyclists by motorists. There is a refreshing sense of peace, with an hierarchy which prioritises pedestrian, cyclist, public transport and finally the car. So as we strive to create cycle friendly communities, we need to find a way forward in the ongoing issue of real and perceived conflicts between road users. This is no doubt a challenge but it’s also a conversation that we need to have.

is this the definition of cycling nirvana when the local council cleaners collect abandoned as part of their daily clean-up?

Small town (equivalent to Murray Bridge) infrastructure in Germany

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Golden Girl: Felicity Johnson Luka Van Cauteren

elicity Johnson was on a mission and achieved her goal. Ranked No 1 in the world in her field — Track 1 km time trial and Sprint Tandem Cycling — she recently won the Gold medal for the 1 km Time Trial at the London Paralympics. She has kindly agreed to become an ambassador for the upcoming Gear Up Girl SA event on November 25, so we caught up with Felicity and asked her some questions. Congratulations on your latest gold medal at the 2012 London Paralympics Games. Over the last few years, you had been training very hard to become the best. What kind of training regime did you subject to in the last months leading up to the Games? My training schedule is gruelling. It consists of training on the track, the road, fixed bike sessions, strength and conditioning (gym @ SASI the Sports Institute), taking up six days a week. What other Paralympics Games have you attended and what was the outcome? Cycling has been a passion of mine for nine and a half years. I represented Australia in France at the World Champs in 2007 winning Silver, and 2008 at the Beijing Paralympics winning a Silver medal, which was an amazing experience. Last year I won Gold at World Champs in Italy. At the Para-Cycling World Champs in Los Angeles I received two Gold medals for the Sprint and the 1 km time trial, along with breaking the World record in the 1km time trial. Most recently, I won Gold in the London Paralympics. When did you first compete? My first competition was the National Championships in 2004. What is your most memorable sporting moment? Winning Gold in the 1 km timetrial at the London Paralympics: that was great. Any favourite meal before a race? I struggle to eat a lot on race day. Usually I’ll have muesli with yoghurt. So the night before I have a big meal grilled chicken with vegies, or lasagne.

What do you like about bike riding? The feeling of freedom that it brings, the speed and g-forces on the track as you get whipped around the corner. It can be a lot of fun and social too. Recent achievements: World Champion for the 1 km time trial, and the Sprint at the Para World Championships in LA. World record holder for the 1 km time trial (Worlds LA). World record holder for the 200 m fly (sprint qualifying at National Championships Melbourne) What is congenital macular degeneration? My vision impairment is conjenital Macular Degeneration. The condition is called Stargaartds Macular Degeneration (not late onset macular degeneration) which means I only have peripheral vision and equates to having about 10% vision with a big blurry spot in the centre of each eye.

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This is why I race on a tandem, with a pilot (front rider). My pilot for the last couple of years has been Stephanie Morton, prior to that I rode with Katie Parker. What do you look for in a pilot and how did you meet Stephanie Morton, your pilot at the 2012 Paralympics Games? Being on a Tandem means both people pedal but the pilot steers and is my eyes on the front of the bike. Riding on a tandem can be a lot of fun: there is always someone to talk to and share the joys and the pain of training and competing. Tell us more about your work. My current work is with Blind Sports SA coaching gymnastics at SA school for Vision Impaired, SASVI. I also work with Be Safe on Bikes teaching bike education to young school students. I’m involved with the Australian Paralympic Committee with their Paralympic Education Program. and an ambassador for the Premier’s Be Active challenge. What are some other interests of yours? Live music and music festivals, hiking, going to the beach with my dog Targa. What has the future in store for you? As I’ve just returned from London, I’m enjoying a break from competition at the moment. Felicity will be riding at Gear Up Girl SA on November 25. For more information on the event and to register, visit <bikesa.asn.au>.

Heart disease is the No.1 killer of women Register for Gear Up Girl … and help the Heart Foundation save lives. www.bikessa.asn.au/gearupgirl Sunday 25 November 2012

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Celebrating 30 years Join the Challenge with the ‘Tour de Work’ Rebecca Draysey

how your support for cycling in Adelaide by getting your work mates on a bike this November during the Tour De Work and be in the running for some great prizes. Join around 2000 people who will take to the streets for this unique event organised by Adelaide City Council in partnership with local company Sustainable Focus and UK-based Challenge for Change. The Tour de Work differs to other events by focusing on participation rather than distance or speed. The work place with the most participants, who log trips of at least 10 minutes any time during the challenge period, will win prizes. Internationally, over the past four years Challenge for Change cycling events have attracted more than 3,480 organisations and 76,500 people. Already more than 100 Adelaide businesses

Cycle to win! Tour de Work

5–25 November 2012

have registered and are preparing for the November event. “The Tour de Work is a great way to encourage more cycling in the city. We’re working with the State Government to make it easier and safer to ride into and around the city,” said Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood. “Council is in the process of rolling out its biggest ever Bicycle Action Plan and has committed $2 million in the 2012 – 13 budget to projects such as new and upgraded on-street bicycle lanes. “Given that more than 40 per cent of the non-cyclists who took park in the Tour in 2009 continued to cycle regularly afterwards, our Bicycle Action Plan couldn’t be more relevant. Initiatives like Tour de Work show how simple participation can bring about positive lifestyle and health changes,” Stephen said.

Kicking off on 5 November, over the three week tour, people can cycle anywhere, anytime and record their stats on the Tour de Work website, where a live lead-table will show which organisations are leading the challenge and map individual progress. There are great prizes to be won including bikes from Lifecycle Bicycles and AvantiPlus. Other prizes include mixed dozen cases of Angove Family Wine, three month gym memberships, an overnight stay at Mt Lofty House, $100 Dinner vouchers, one year subscriptions to Treadlie Magazine, and bike maintenance courses with Bike SA. There are 200 Palace Nova cinema tickets to give away to people riding a bike for the first time in over a year and to those who encourage them. To find out more or to register visit <www. tourdework.com.au>.

www.tourdework.com.au Workplaces are competing against each other to see who can get the most staff riding a bike. Prizes are available including new bikes and more.

Register online Record your rides Encourage friends & workmates to join Win prizes Contact Natasha Davis for more information: Natasha@sustainablefocus.com.au | Phone: 08 8232 2552

Supporting the cycling community Richard Anderson

ear 10 students from St John’s Grammar spent a week looking at citizenship. A number of guest speakers representing a wide range of volunteer, charity and service organisations discussed the importance of giving and support in the community. SAPOL, Australian Refugee Association, Finke River Mission, Australian OrangUtan Project, Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Royal Society for the Blind, Australian Army, SA Ambulance and MFS were all represented and inspired students to lead lives of service. Each afternoon was spent in active duty in a range of projects. Two of these supported cyclists! The bikeway from the Tollgate to Devil’s Elbow was cleaned of rubbish and the BMX track at Hawthorndene was also cleared of debris and litter and parts of the track were smoothed over. Groups from the school have cleaned the bikeway now for the past 10 years and collected hundreds of bags of rubbish in that time. A large amount of rubbish gets blown from the freeway onto the sides of the bike track. Occasionally the students are fortunate to find a few lost dollars which, needless to say, keeps them focussed on this not overly glamorous task.

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harmful rubbish. Well done! Richard Anderson is Deputy Principal, St John’s Grammar

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Improve your bike skills in time for summer Kate Irvine

ummer is just around the corner! Over the last few weeks Adelaide has been experiencing a blast of fantastic spring weather. It’s been great to see lots more people back on their bikes and commuting to and from their work places and out enjoying the sunshine. In September, Catherine and Maryanne both contacted Bike SA to book on one-on-one sessions: they were determined not to let their nerves get in the way of getting on their bikes and enjoying the sunshine. Catherine, having recently moved to Adelaide from Scotland, wanted to gain skills and confidence to be able to go on rides with her husband. Maryanne was in the same boat and had been given a gift voucher for a one-on-one coaching lesson by her husband: her aim was to shed the fear of falling off the bike and become a more balanced and confident rider. Many new and less confident riders say it helps to get an independent party to help them gain confidence and learn to ride with the many qualified Bike SA Instructors we can always match an Instructor with a rider’s needs. Both ladies put in an excellent effort in their independent sessions; starting out slowly doing large wide circles getting a feel for their bikes. They spent time learning to use the brakes effectively and learning the different techniques used for slowing down and stopping. Both benefitted from the many handy hints and tips that our instructors used to assist participants at any level or ability of cycling. Moving on from the basics they were challenged with a series of slaloms and turning activities that help with balance and cornering.

One of my standard sayings is “You control the bike: it doesn’t control you!” As usual at around half way through the two hour sessions both Catherine and Maryanne felt much more at ease on their bikes. Catherine noted “I feel heaps more confident and look forward to rides” after progressing to being able signal and look behind her while riding in a straight line. A necessary skill if you want to be able to ride out on the road or even if you’re going along a bike track you need to look behind you before you pull out to the right. Once confident with her riding Maryanne spent time learning how and when to change gears and how effective they can be to increase ones speed. Maryanne is looking forward to taking part in another session to take her riding to the next level. By the end of the two hour sessions both ladies were left feeling more confident with new skills to assist them when riding. Bike SA’s one on one coaching lessons are a great way to help you learn the necessary techniques and skills for handling your bike. If you have never ridden a bike before and would like to learn we can help people of any age as we tailor the session to suit the needs of each participant. Want to learn the rules and look at route planning? Maybe it’s just been a long time between trips and you need a refresher we can help! Bike SA can supply a bike

Cycling on Fleurieu John Toshach

n Sunday 23 September, over 40 Christian young people from Woodcroft rode their bikes from Langhorne Creek to Milang as an activity, followed by a BBQ at the Institute. It was reported that they ambled into Milang in a ‘never’ ending stream of excited, but tired riders. Currently some of our riders are over on Kangaroo Island for a discovery tour: hope the ferry works! On 15 September, we headed off to Woodside to discover the Amy Gillett bike trail. Angela and Kaye discovered the monthly market: that kept them amused for hours. The trail extension behind Woodside was great. Make a great walk. Then past a winery, chocolate factory and on to Charleston. From the trail-head, we headed up into the hills and to the Charleston Conservation Park. This was where Vicki and Jenny decided to turn back to the bakery (enough hills for one day). The rest of us continued to the top, where we had a fast trip down the “Wormington Run” then back to the Woodside bakery where we enjoyed a ‘healthy’ snack. On ordering, they give you a plaque that “flashes” when your coffee, etc. is ready. A novel idea.

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and helmet if needed and remember gift vouchers make wonderful presents for birthdays and with Christmas just around the corner it could be a great opportunity to help someone get back on a bike. Don’t miss out on the beautiful Adelaide sunshine. For more information take a look at our website <www.bikesa.asn.au> or call our office on (08) 8168 9999

Cycle! classifieds Rides At Woodside, we decided that the forst Saturday of the month we will hold a family, social ride from Strathalbyn leaving at 8am for an hour or so. Other rides will be decided then. The Milang rides are generally held on a Thursday morning leaving the Milang Old School House Community Centre (MOSHCC) at 8am. Contact Colin on 0400 677 382 or John at the MOSHCC for details. Wednesday 3 October was the ninth birthday celebration for the Community Centre. To celebrate, we had a discovery ride of points of interest around Milang. Two weeks later, Wednesday 17 October, is National Ride to Work Day. Listen to the ABC to hear how Peter Goers goes at riding to work. Why not register for your chance to win a bike? Why not get in the spirit and walk or ride for 15 minutes on the day?

For Sale I have an MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-operative, Vancouver, Canada) bike trailer for sale. Change of plans for a holiday means no further use. Trailer is as new: has only been used for a few days. Imported from Canada for cycling holiday. Holds two small children in twin seats, or lots of gear. Very high quality build: tubular aluminium frame and waterproof materials. Lots of clearance. Rear access trunk, weight 13 kg, carries up to 45 kg, folds up. Bright safety colours. Ready for touring. Asking price $300 ONO: bargain! Contact Graham Byass, 8556 3167, Aldinga Beach

Wanted: Child’s bike trailer, any condition. Please phone Patsy Waxman 8379 6477 or 0439 332 533

Bike hire The Community Centre has two bikes available for hire. The perfect way to explore Milang and to keep fit. Happy Riding.

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Celebrating 30 years A tailored bike skills session

Kay Davis

n June Bike SA delivered weekend programming to participants at Minda in their wonderful grounds in the southern suburb of Brighton. Minda has a rich South Australian history as one of the oldest and most respected disability service providers, providing the highest-quality of care and support to people with an intellectual disability. Minda’s purpose is to create an environment where people with an intellectual disability can embrace and enjoy the experiences of life: including experiencing bike riding where Bike SA was happy to come out and lend their time and experience. The Bike riding sessions were designed to help participants become more skilled and learn to control their bicycles in a safe manner leading towards further independence. The Bike skills sessions also provided the participants carers and guardians with the knowledge and tips to help their wards not only to become more confident but also to keep safe and abide by the road rules when taking part in future cycling activities. The weather was very kind to the Bike SA team; cool but sunny and dry which allowed us to keep the show running. Whilst some of the adults and their carers brought their own bikes and others borrowed Bike SA bikes along with Minda providing three adult tricycles which enabled all riders to take part and were fantastic vehicles to get the participants with less balance up and riding. Our Instructors (with encouragement from the Minda staff ) even had a bit of fun on those at the end of the day! Many of the riders had either never ridden a bike before or were very wobbly and unsure of themselves so Bike SA instructors gradually lead participants through a series of skill based learning activities including taking off efficiently and then slowing down. As the group began picking up the riding skills the individual Instructors working with the participants worked on braking and the different techniques to slow down and come to a complete stop. During the sessions Instructors helped some participants go through a range of cornering and slalom activities which were challenging trying to get the tricycles to turn sharply.

Warwick rides After completing these activities we helped the carers and participants understand the gears and how to use them as many people find them confusing! Bike SA Instructors spent time practicing changing gears whilst riding and practised when gears are needed. This information was particularly useful for the guardians and carers as it will help everyone’s riding to be more enjoyable and easier. As the skills sessions came to a close Bike SA and Minda staff in high spirits as all the participants were happy with their progress and proud they could display their new skills safely riding their bicycles in a controlled manner and maintaining appropriate speeds. Michael Taylor, Manager, Leisure options, Minda reported that the sessions were a great success and noted “Bike SA’s program was much loved by all cyclists, who thought it was hilarious seeing staff person, Kate, wear a helmet. The activities

were well structured, tailored where needed to suit the group and the instructors interacted well with all the cyclists. Our participating cyclists had the chance to develop new cycling skills and improve their confidence, particularly for Robert who was using his own trike for the training and Warwick, who had the luxury of 1:1 training which he positively responded to. All cyclists’ evaluations indicated that they would like to participate in this activity again, with Joel saying he wants to do it every weekend! It was a very successful activity, enjoyed by all.” Bike SA regularly tailors bike sessions to cater for the needs of groups and individuals from oneon-one to groups delivered sessions: we believe bike riding should be available to everybody including those with intellectual or physical disabilities. Kay Davis is Education Development Manager

The Smith Family is proud to be the official Charity Partner for the 2013 Mt Lofty Challenge It’s hard to imagine the loneliness, the feeling of isolation. Yet that’s what thousands of Aussie kids struggle with every day, just because their families are financially disadvantaged. Through no fault of their own, these kids lack the basics to fit in and do well at school. And that means they fall behind. For many, it’s the start of a long journey of underachievement that impacts the rest of their lives. But you can help. Register for Adelaide’s Mt Lofty Challenge, get sponsored for your ride and support The Smith Family. Your support will help Aussie kids in need get the futures they deserve. For more information about registering yourself or a team to get sponsored for The Smith Family call Emily on 08 8224 1435. Learn more about the Mt Lofty Challenge at bikesa.asn.au

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Way2Go Bike Ed training in Roxby Downs Kate Irvine

uring June this year eight Bike SA Instructors delivered the DPTI Way2Go Bike Ed program in two primary schools. The two teams of Instructors packed up bikes for themselves and a fleet to be used in the schools and made the 7.5 hour road trip to Roxby Downs in central South Australia. Way2Go Bike Ed is a Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure funded program delivered by Bike SA across all of South Australia. The program in delivered in seven separate sessions in Primary Schools engaging children aged 9 – 13 years building skill and safety knowledge needed for cycling on the road including instruction on left turns, right turns, roundabouts and passing parked cars. Roxby Downs is by far one of the most remote locations the Way2Go Bike Ed teams have delivered in and none of the eight instructors on board had ever been to Roxby Downs before so none of us quite knew what to expect. The town itself is neat and tidy and surprisingly large with a lovely grassed area in the town centre. Surrounding this are sealed roads, plenty of bike paths, roundabouts, several stores and a supermarket, all situated in a nicely laid out plan surrounded by millions of hectares of red desert. Both Roxby Downs Area School and St Barbara’s Parish School took part in the Way2Go Bike Ed program with a total of 160 students participating. It was apparent on arrival that students, staff and the local community were excited to be involved in the program with a great warm welcome from all. Being in a remote area a program like Way2Go Bike Ed is a rarity and a fantastic opportunity for students to participate in. Being quite a small town cycling is one of the main ways for students and locals to get to and from school and one of the main activities we found that children do in their spare time. The need for correct and safe cycling behaviour was clearly present. Many of the parents commented that mining vehicles and cars have ruled Roxby Downs for so long as they are just used to little or no other traffic on the roads and therefore becoming lax in their road awareness.

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As the program progressed so did the students cycling skill levels. Many students in Roxby Downs are new arrivals to Australia with their families migrating over for the mining in nearby Olympic Dam. These families have come from all parts of yhe globe, including Peru, Chile, South Africa, Russia and the United Kingdom. A number of the students from Spanish speaking countries were thrilled when two of our instructors (Alister and Joey: both individually having toured South America on bikes) revealed their fluency in the language making their Way2Go Bike Ed experience all the more special for them. Parents introduced themselves to the instructors and chatted about cycling and the importance of training for children in Roxby Downs. A parent living in Roxby from South Africa, whose children attend St Barbara’s Parish School noted “Roxby Downs has a large multicultural population and it is just fantastic that a program like Way2Go Bike Ed has come here to teach valuable skills to our children. After all riding a bike is a universal language!” It was an amazing experience to be delivering Way2Go Bike Ed in such incredible surroundings;

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deep red sand and desert plant life on the back drop of clear blue skies made for a great cycling experience in a remote area. Roxby Downs has quite an extensive network of sealed bike paths that were built by BHP Billiton and run through all the reserves inside the township. It allows cyclists to cross the township without going on too many of the major roads. The students participating discovered more of their own town than they actually knew existed. A Year 4 student at Roxby Downs Area School said to me “I’ve been living here for ten years and I never knew all these paths existed!” With a (not so) warm average overnight temperature of –3°C the first session of the day saw most children trying to ride their bikes with their jumpers pulled down over their hands which made braking interesting! Also the Pyjama day hosted by Roxby Downs Area School raised smiles as 90 children rode their bikes through town, many wearing their favourite PJ’s! The Way2Go Bike Ed teams had a positive impact on all of the students’ road awareness with students learning the correct and safest procedures for cycling on the road. Teachers from both schools noted a definite increase in students riding to school but also a remarkable increase in students becoming more aware of traffic and including their own behaviours as road users. It was a great regional trip with all instructors thoroughly enjoying their time in Roxby Downs. We left knowing we had made a positive impact on the community and that we were appreciated in delivering the bike Program. As we were leaving a Year 5 student at St Barbara’s Parish School presented us with thankyou gifts and chocolates from the children saying, “I love Way2Go Way2Go Bike Ed! It has been the best program ever. We get to come to school and just go riding on our bikes. It is the best fun ever!” Kate Irvine is Education Coordinator

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Celebrating 30 years The Murray Plains Cycle Trek story Gavin Smith

or several years a small number of us Mannum residents have been cycling around the district, often on quiet unsealed back roads, exploring and for pleasure. One day earlier this year we did a ride from Cambrai to Lake Moodie, toward Sedan, and I had thoughts of a marked trail for people to travel without needing to know the area . This was the beginning of the Murray Plains Cycle Trek, a linear trek with markers guiding riders along the quiet , scenic back roads from Mannum to Sedan via Sanderston and Cambrai over 54 kilometres, one way, on mostly flat terrain with some inclines to test the beginners. From Mannum it winds up Long Gully Road and takes riders along the Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges and sections of the old Sedan railway line to Sanderston, Cambrai and to Sedan. There are many things of interest along the way including bush birds, old growth significant trees, old ruins, the plains and hills landscape, plus roadside wombat warrens. During the planning and construction of this project more than 1100 kilometres of the Trek course have been driven and more than 60 hours of volunteer time as well as Mid Murray Local Action Planning being able to access funds for Sustainable Recreation Projects. Luckily the Mid Murray LAP were able to help provide materials

for the project as well as provide a quality printed brochure that we collated information into for guiding riders. This Cycle Trek will hopefully add to other environmentally friendly tourist attractions on offer in the Western Murray Plains Region that to date have been largely untapped and we hope it will show off the threatened Mallee vegetation along with the wildlife that depends on it. Facilities are on offer at the Murray Plains towns along the way, including Mannum, all services; Sanderston (Saunders Gorge Sanctuary) has bush camping and Eco Cabins; Cambrai, deli and pub; Sedan IGA and pub (free camping at rear for pub patrons). The course can be done in short stages for the less competitive types or used as a full on time trial course for the competitive types on mountain bikes. It is not on the scale of the Mawson Trail, but hopefully interest in it will promote planning of additional stages in the future to Morgan and beyond, possibly looping back to Mannum. Thanks must go to Mid Murray LAP officers Warrick Barnes and Aimee Linke and fellow Friends of TP Bellchambers and Murray Plains Reserves, Terry Murphy and Doggo the Dog (project supervisor), for the many hours of help to make things happen in a few months over this Winter. Some trek sign work is yet to be done but the project is up and running for use.

‘Your Goods are Damaged’: Everyone’s fear when purchasing bulky, breakable items requiring shippage Dale Clegg, Malak, NT

e are all too quick to criticise when we don’t get the product or service that we pay for

and share the negative experience by any means we can. On the other hand when we have things go well, or have issues rectified, people are less inclined to share the positive experience, selfishly bathing in the glow of satisfaction. Some years ago one of the big Aussie banks undertook research which indicated that when service was bad (perceived or otherwise), a person will tell 20 others, when the service was good, they would tell only one. I feel obliged then to share my recent good experience.

Having purchased several bikes from Super Elliotts, a well known Adelaide cycling store, I sent in a friend of mine to size one up. Having recently moved to Darwin, as she was in the process of doing, we asked Super Elliotts if they could arrange and include transport, which they did at a reasonable and inclusive cost. All together a good deal. On arrival of the bike we were contacted by the transport agent, Territory Warehouse in Darwin, and were advised the bike had been damaged in transit. Photographs of the damage were taken and provided. Stuff happens in life so you learn to live with it and just pray someone will do the ‘right thing’ and correct your misfortune.

I am aware that Australian Consumer laws state that where goods are paid for inclusive of delivery the business of the transport company becomes the business of the seller for that transaction (remember this although it would probably only relate to Australian Sellers). Super Elliotts were contacted and they were ‘Super’ in their service and action in despatching a replacement bike. I was kept in the loop through emails and a week or so later the new bike arrived in Darwin, in one piece! I feel it important to openly thank Super Elliotts and in particular, Bernie, Merek and the sales consultant Rhyse for their service and support.

The European bicycle circle Paul Hellander

o Lycra and Spandex not do it for you? Is coffee in a plastic cup and a sticky cake that has seen better days not quite fit the bill? Are you riding a mountain bike where there are no mountains, or a racing bike when you are not in a race? Have you ever thought there may be a different way? In Northern Europe the bicycle is an urban transport and recreational vehicle, a shopping cart, a picnic carrier, the means to get out and about and enjoy cycling without the hype, dressing up and artificiality. It is a way of life: subtle, unassuming, practical, classy, sassy and safe.

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If you’d like to join a group of European bicycle riders for relaxed forays around the city or suburbs, picnics in the park or breezy cycling along the coasts where baguettes, olives brie, shiraz are de rigueur and the only clothes you need to wear is your daily attire, then look no further. The European Bicycle Circle is about to happen. Your bike will be based on the classic city bicycles of the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany or Denmark, you will enjoy cycling 30 km without breaking into a sweat, you will be convivial — arty even, perhaps literary, or poetically inclined — with a penchant for fine wine, smelly cheese, hot

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chillies, crispy French bread, conviviality and joie de vivre. Your clothes will be comfortable and stylish and your bicycle will be your daily steed. The European Bicycle Circle is looking at a series of monthly start-up rides in and around the city, our parklands and our beachlands starting on 20 October. The rides will be led by a veteran cyclist, linguist, former travel guide writer and photographer, public servant and proud owner of a solidly comfortable Dutch Gazelle bicycle. For further information, or deeper inspiration contact Paul Hellander on 0423 022 595 or paulhellander@me.com, or seek out the European Bicycle Circle Facebook page.

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Volunteer with Bicycle SA

oin some of the most skilled, experienced, passionate, entertaining and hard-working volunteers in cycling. Whether you volunteer for a few hours, a whole day or even for a multi-day ride, your time is a much needed and valued resource. We can’t do it without you. We have several opportunities for volunteering throughout the year and are currently looking for volunteers for our spring events. Working on our single and multi-day events ranges from riding or being a traffic marshals, managing refreshment stations, providing logistics support, driving support vehicles or one of many other roles. Upcoming volunteer opportunities include: Amy’s Ride SA Community recreational ride Sunday 4 November Adelaide to McLaren Vale Gear Up Girl Challenge SA Community bike ride for women Sunday 24 November at Adelaide Grand/Mini Slam Challenge Series Series of five recreational road rides throughout the year Starts 17 February 2013 at Mt Torrens

Boileau VeloAdelaide Community recreational ride Sunday 17 March 2013 Adelaide and Adelaide Hills For more information please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Maureen Merrick, 8168 9999 or maureen.merrick@bikesa.asn.au

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New Members Poch Amores Rebecca Anderson John Anderson Louise Armstrong Hugh Armstrong Graeme Atwell Jane Baker Michaela Balnaves Steve Barltrop Jason Bassett Jonathan Bastiaens Callum Bell Mark Bellgrove John Bennett Andrew Benson Kathy Best Robert Bischop Andrew Bishop Katrina Blyth Peter Bond Jennifer Boniface Caroline Bourke Don Bowden David Brooker Peter Brookman Kathryn Brown Eric Browne Angus Bruce Lee Bruland Trent Burnard Alison Butler Aaron Caruana Ian Chapman Annette Coleman John Cooper Terry Cox Nick Crush Alice Davidson

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Michelle Harvey Michelle Hassett John Hawkins Philip Hazell Katrina Heijkoop Paul Hellander Travis Henderson Thomas Hession Lesley Heywood Anthony Hoare Frank Hodak Debbie Holt Reuben Hooper Lyndal Hordacre Kobayashi Robert Howat Chris Hughes Tamara Hunt Karen Hurcombe Catherine Hurson Vivian Imajo Peter Instone Darren Jackson Jodi Kaesler Marcus Keller Peter Kikianis Graham King Katherine Kirkby Rebekah Klix Kerstin Kothrade Tony Laden VirginiaLambert Karyn Lanthois Daniel Larcombe Angelo Latte Rodney Lawrence Catherine Leane Sergio Lordao

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Monica O’Brien Augustus Okoye Robert Oldham James Oliver John Osborne John Parker Allyson Parsons Anthony Patterson Matthew Patterson John Perry Sichandy Phuy Karen Pike Jessica Pollard Robert Potter Raymond Radice Robert Ralston Suzy Ramone Andrew Rasch Darryl Rawson Mitchell Rech Sanne Reijenga Damien Rigter Aaron Rilstone StefanRossner Wayne Russell Jennelyn Ruth Mark Salkeld Robert Salter Robert Samarcq George Schulze Mark Schulze Josie Scott Chantal Secomb Mitchell Seekamp Stephen Sharp Andy Shea Roscoe Shelton Inez Shippey

Barry Sims Sukhwant Singh Gurmeet Singh Andrew Smith Susan Smith Jennifer Smith Lawrence Smith Michael Southren David Spearen Malcolm Steel Gabriella Szondy Peter Tamblyn Jim Temple Russell Tonkins Sarah Treadgold Michael Tregenza Carrie Tucker Joanne Tyler Fiona Warhurst Talitha Warnock Patrick Wass Cen Meng Wei Martin Weidenbach Stephen Williams Tom Williams Rebecca Wilson Mick Wilson Kay Wright Lydia Wyatt Jun Yin Joseph Young Mahmoud Yousefi Frank Ytsma

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Celebrating 30 years Message from our volunteer sponsor: Andersons Solicitors

FIGHTING FOR YOU

THERE FOR BIKE SA... EVERY TIME Every turn of the pedal, every ride, whether riding to work or pushing the limits, Andersons Solicitors is proud to be there for all Bike SA members with 10% discount on all legal matters, free simple Wills and your first interview is always free.

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t Andersons, we’re passionate about the civil and legal rights of individuals. Our solicitors and staff are dedicated to protecting those rights and promoting the safety and wellbeing of cyclists whilst also acknowledging their rights to recourse at law where appropriate. We represent a number of member organisations who share those same passions and dedication, and in late 2010 we recognised an opportunity to further promote the protection of individuals’ rights by partnering with Bike SA. The Bike SA mission of ‘More People Cycling More Often, in Safer, Healthier Communities’ sits well with the Andersons ethos, both as a group of people and as a plaintiff law firm. We’ve worked very closely with the management, staff and members of Bike SA for nearly two years now and we thought it was time to clearly show that same level of support for the tireless volunteers who give up their time freely to make Bike SA a great experience for all. We’re very excited to be participating a three year sponsorship deal with Bike SA (commencing July 2012) that particularly concentrates on the financial support of the volunteer service.

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Epic adventure to the outback

f you’ve ever dreamed of riding your treadly to the Flinders Ranges, then book your place on the 2013 Outback Odyssey. Over 15 days in May riders will cover the 900 km of the Mawson Trail from Adelaide to Blinman. Held every other year, the Outback Odyssey is an epic adventure through spectacular country. The Mawson Trail is for mountain bikers, using a mix of unsealed roads, dirt tracks, farm trails and

passes. Each day during the Odyssey we ride to the next campsite, where we relax around the campfire, enjoy a glass of wine, plenty of food, fun and friends. It could be one of the best adventures of your lifetime. And if the Full Mawson is a ride too far, you can elect to ride part of the trail on one of three Mini Mawson sections. Find out more and register at <bikesa.asn.au/ outbackodyssey>.

2013 OUTBACK ODYSSEY 11 - 25 MAY 2013

re An epic adventu INDERS RANGES L F R A L U C TA C E P through THE S full mawson 11-25 may 2013 shorter options “The Outback Odyssey was SENSATIONAL... everyone had a ball.” Andy, 2011

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mini mawson one 11-15 may (5 days)

mini mawson two 15-20 may (6 days) mini mawson three 20-25 may (6 days)

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hat’s your bike frame made of, chromiummolybdenum steel alloy, aluminium alloy, titanium, carbon fibre epoxy composite, or something else? To the something else list you can now add cardboard. That’s right, the bike in the pic is made of cardboard. It’s the Alfa cardboard bike from Israel, and the cardboard is coated with a waterprrof material. Drive is by a maintenance free belt system. It weighs under 10 kg and can carry riders up to 220 kg. Cost to build is in the $US9 – $US12 range and the selling price from $US20 upwards depending on accessories.. There’s an electric version coming. For more, see <www.erb.co.il/en/aboutus. asp?p=yxdn-vrjd-ufzg-ukyv>.

According to the Green Head website “The Pizza Peddler Rolling Pizza Cutter delivers every pizza lover’s dream of having a cute little silicone monkey riding a unicycle on top cutting perfect slices. Even better: As the wheel slices through the pizza, the monkey’s little legs move to push the pedals.” See it at <www.thegreenhead.com/2012/07/pizza-peddler-rollingpizza-cutter.php> and/or <www.bookofjoe.com/2012/07/rolling-pizzacutter.html>. Two editorial notes: It should be ‘pedaller’ not ‘peddler’, and it’s not a monkey but an ape: no tail. (Your editor cuts the pizzas he bakes with a Chinese cleaver: no moving parts to clog.)

Astrophysicist Ethan Siegel runs a blog named, appropriately, ‘Starts with a Bang’. A recent ‘Weekend Diversion’ (i.e. nothing about cosmology) was about cycling: <scienceblogs. com/startswithabang/2012/08/19/weekenddiversion-be-safe-be-free/>. (Beware: It includes a pic of one L Armstrong.) Included in discussion on helmets was the helmet you wear if you want to be chic: ‘Hövding is a collar for bicyclists, worn around the neck. The collar contains a folded up airbag that you’ll only see if you happen to have an accident. The airbag is shaped like a hood, surrounding and protecting the bicyclist’s head. The trigger mechanism is controlled by sensors which pick up the abnormal movements of a bicyclist in an accident.’ It’s claimed to comply with all safety requirements. Read about it at <www.hovding. com/en/how/>.

Image credit: Hövding, Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin.

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Celebrating 30 years Support the stores that support us Adelaide Hills Cycles Aldgate Bike Shop Avanti Plus Salisbury

19 Gawler St Mount Barker 8398 2077 120 Mt Barker Rd Stirling 8339 5954 3/1760 Main North Rd Salisbury Plain 8258 8885 Shop 21, Adelaide Arcade Adelaide 8223 6566 The Battery Bar 239 Diagonal Rd Warradale 8296 9652 Bernie Jones Cycles 124 Halifax St Adelaide 8232 7277 Bicycle Express Bike About 2/80 Onkaparinga Valley Road Woodside 8389 7681 69 The Golden Way Golden Grove 8288 7766 Bike Lane The Bike Station 352 Brighton Road Hove 8296 6011 Bio-Mechanics Cycles & Repairs 260 Waymouth Street, Adelaide 8410 9499 Brooks Cycle Depot 63 Bridge Street Murray Bridge 8532 2868 Challinger’s Cycles 8 Tyler Street Port Lincoln 8682 3468 254 Pulteney Street Adelaide 8232 3330 The Classic Bicycle Shop Clark’s Cycles 354 Magill Rd Kensington Park 8332 3083 45 Cliff St Port Noarlunga 8327 0200 Complete Cycle 182 Gouger Street Adelaide 8221 5068 Corsa Cycles 468 Goodwood Rd Cumberland Park Cumberland Cycles 8271 6550 Cycle On 2/19 Albyn Terrace Strathalbyn 8536 3211 106 Semaphore Rd Semaphore 8449 8199 Cycleworx 820 Port Rd Woodville 5011 8268 6404 122 Unley Rd, Unley 8271 8001 1a Pattinson Road Newton 8336 9958 Euride Lindes Lane, Rear 93 Rundle Mall Adelaide Flinders Active Lifestyle 8223 1913 1 Hospital Rd Port Augusta Flinders Cycles Outdoors & Leisure 8641 0269 52 Commercial St East Mt Gambier 8725 6002 G&D Cycles 63 Murray Street Gawler 8522 2343 Gawler Cycles 2 –3 53/67 Hindmarsh Square Adelaide Giant Adelaide 8223 5978 754 Anzac Highway Glenelg 8294 4741 Glenelg Cycles 70 Payneham Rd Stepney 8362 2609 International Cycles 266 Pulteney St Adelaide 8359 2755 JT Cycles 650 North East Rd Holden Hill 8369 0550 1 Phillip Highway Elizabeth 8250 7100 391 Brighton Road Hove 8358 1500 394 Main North Road Blair Athol 8262 5449 100 Anzac Highway Everard Park 45 Kensington Rd Norwood 8331 3255 LifeCycle Bicycles 22/26 Goodall Parade Mawson Lakes Mawson Lakes Cycles 8260 7167

102 King William Rd Hyde Park 8272 0422 Mega Bike 262 Main Road Blackwood 8278 7970 197 Rundle Street Adelaide 8223 3315 55 Main North Rd Medindie 8342 1882 Mike Turtur Cycles Mitcham Cycles 21 – 23 Belair Road Kingswood 8271 0692 Moonta Cycle & Sports 49 George Street Moonta 8825 3222 91 Melbourne Street North Adelaide 8267 4778 North Adelaide Cycles 216 The Parade Norwood 8332 1889 Norwood Parade Cycles Over the Edge Sports 6 Stuart Street Melrose 8666 2222 143 Main Road McLaren Vale 8323 7345 Oxygen Cycles Paddy Pallin 228 Rundle St Adelaide 1800 039 343 232 Grenfell St Adelaide 8842 2004 Pedal and Thread The Penny Farthing Bike Shop Avanti Plus Port Augusta 52 Victoria Parade Port Augusta 8641 1128 428b Marion Rd Plympton 8297 0312 Plympton Cycles Ray’s Outdoors 61–69 West Tce Adelaide 8231 3633 399 – 403 Main North Rd Enfield 8359 5866 721 Tapleys Hill Rd Adelaide Airport 8355 4333 1 Phillip Hwy Elizabeth 8252 0166 199 Payneham Road St Peters 8363 1003 Road Rage Cycles Roof Rack City 37 Gilbert Street Adelaide 8211 7600 SA Camping 109 Jetty Rd Glenelg 8376 1330 55 Gawler Place Adelaide 8221 6262 SA Remedial Therapy Clinic 192 Rundle St Adelaide 8223 5544 Scout Outdoor Centre 92 Richmond Rd Keswick 8351 2111 Snowy’s Outdoors 125 Beach Rd Christies Beach 8326 1664 South Coast Cycles 290 Unley Road Unley 8271 9733 Standish Cycles Shop 12 Tea Tree Plaza, 976 Main North Rd Modbury 8264 6001 348 North East Rd Klemzig 8261 1696 26 Park Tce Salisbury 8285 1144 Marion Shopping Centre Marion 8377 1752 170 Main South Rd Morphett Vale 8384 4704 West Lakes Mall West Lakes 8356 5492 195 Henley Beach Rd Mile End 8443 5435 5 Barfield Crescent Elizabeth West 8255 1979 Star Cycles 200 Rundle St Adelaide 8223 3946 Super Elliotts 40 – 44 Blackburn St Reynella 8322 6714 Tailwind Cycles 138 The Parade Norwood 5067 8431 5711 Trak Cycles 4–10 Ebenezer Place Adelaide 8232 0158 Treadly 47–67 Main South Road O’Halloran Hill Upfront Bikes 8381 9069 73 Victoria St Victor Harbor 8552 1417 Victor Harbor Cycle & Skate

An entrant in this year’s The Australian Innovation Challenge is the ShooUp taillight. It has 27 red LEDsflashing in sequence with a retractable section to make it much wider than conventional lights. More at <shooup.com.au>.

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Another entrant in the Innovation Challenge is the Wingman suit bag. Carry your good clothes without creasing, together with other bits and pieces. Price? $180. See it at <hentydesigns.com/wingman>.

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community bike ride ride the s.e. Freeway through the heysen tunnel and 35km of car-free adelaide hills roads