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welcomebikesa contents 5 member profile Aimee Reid cycled her way to a healthier christian haag Hon. jay weatherill melvin mansell body – and lost 50kg along the way 6 bicycle friendly CEO, Bicycle SA premier of south australia Editorial Director SA, WA, NT & Tas We map Adelaide’s cycle-friendly shops and markets – and its bike-hire places 8 citizens’ jury The SA government has brought together 37 members of the public to chart a course to calmer streets 9 Vote Bike Councils control 80 per cent of our roads, so vote for a cycle-friendly future 12 Buy Australian A round-up of the best Aussie-designed and made products 14 by the numbers A visual overview of Bike SA’s
yearly achievements ach year over 70,000 people ride yclists and drivers have the outh Australia is the natural home with Bike SA, whether on one same objective – to get to their of cycling in this country. We enjoy 15 On tour E of our mass participation events C destination safely. Sa near-perfect climate, good roads Bike SA offers bikes and guided tours or our regional tours, Adelaide But having the same goal doesn’t and wonderfully easy access to the for a weekend away or a longer break Free Bike hires or the thousands of necessarily mean sharing the same surrounding countryside. 16 Bike to a beach body children and adults we teach how perspective – and sometimes drivers Unfortunately, like many other places, Personal trainer Denise O'Connell charts to ride safely. and cyclists may think of each we can only truly embrace cycling if the easy route to a toned summer torso Over recent years it has been other as obstacles rather than fellow the roads are safe and efficient. So we terrifically rewarding to see how road users. must all welcome the State Government 18 calendar many more people are riding for For cyclists, not wearing a helmet, decision to launch a Citizens’ Jury, which Bike SA offers opportunities to ride every transport, mostly in the inner not having a bike light or absent- is devising modern, effective strategies week. See what’s in store for 2014/15 metropolitan areas. mindedly cruising through a red light for sharing our roads. The jury comprises 20 after the fixie The transport choices we make is as dangerous as a driver making 37 members of the public, chosen at We take a look at what’s next in the generally come down to cost and an abrupt turn, blocking a bike lane random. They have been given a great world of two-wheeled trends convenience and for those short or swinging open the car door. opportunity – and responsibility. trips to the shops, your friends or Then add into the mix, pedestrians Hopefully they will find way to negate 22 Take the challenge your local restaurant, jumping on walking against traffic signals, the intense emotion of the car vs bicycle Tackle the BUPA Challenge Tour and ride your bike is unbeatable – it’s free, perhaps while listening to loud music debate, dramatically improve traffic flow the same roads as the world’s best you can park your bike outside your on head phones. and make travelling through the city 23 The right advice destination and you will generally But road users shouldn’t be inviting and safer. Lawyer Nick Spyrou shares some get there quicker as you glide divided into groups. Many cyclists I urge them to be adventurous in important tips about injury compensation through city gridlock. and pedestrians drive cars and vice spirit and test the restrictive boundaries But in order to encourage those versa. The simple fact is, no matter we so often set for ourselves. Nothing is 58 per cent of South Australians how we travel, everyone needs to easier to follow than a good – make that who say they would ride more if they play a part to ensure we share the a great – idea. The jury’s contribution felt it was safe to do so, we need road harmoniously. will also lend considerable support to Project Editor Gordon Kanki Knight to demand better and safer cycling That is why the State Government Bicycle SA, which leads the campaign Art Director Chris Bowden infrastructure for all. has asked 37 South Australians to for better cycling infrastructure, safer writers Chris Komorek, Denise Betts, Nikki The November local government think of innovative solutions as part streets and getting more people on bikes. Tucker, Julian Ferguson, Christian Haag elections will give us all a chance to of the State’s second Citizens’ Jury. The Advertiser unreservedly Map Art Georgia Gabrielle make our vote count and make our The Jury has begun its supports this valuable work. Indeed, photography Matt Turner, Tait Schmaal, roads better for all. deliberations. we celebrate it. Mike Burton cover photography Matt Turner cover model Gear Up Girl ambassador Zara Bicycle SA thanks all our sponsors, partners and supporters Hannaford. Zara offers Viyasa flow yoga at Tooth & Nail Gallery, city. For more information, GOVERNMENT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA, THE ADVERTISER, MOTOR ACCIDENT COMMISSION, OFFICE FOR RECREATION AND SPORT, DEPARTMENT FOR PLANNING, visit facebook.com/soulstretchingyogawithzara TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE, DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, WATER AND NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND SOCIAL Special Publications EDITOR INCLUSION, FORESTRY SA, ADELAIDE CITY COUNCIL, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TOURISM COMMISSION, BE ACTIVE, BOILEAU BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, SPLASH OF Andrew Holman COLOUR, ANDERSONS SOLICITORS, CMV FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA, SERAFINO, V INSURANCE, YOO YAH, AVANTIPLUS, ROOF RACK CITY, Advertising Malcolm Balcerek 8206 2729 NIPPY’S, TORQ, BAKER’S DELIGHT, GROUND EFFECT, TRAILS SA, HORSE SA, CITY-BAY FUN RUN, LIFE. 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fitness photography Noelle Bo b rige t’s hard to believe that Aimee In 2002, Aimee Reid weighed 120kg. Today, she’s Reid once weighed more than 120kg. Bike sa Her weekends were spent on the a slim and fit mother of two, and guess what sofa, dinner all too often meant a member profile McDonald’s drive-through meal and – she never dieted. Here’s how she did it… exerciseI was something other people did. “Back then, I was as inactive as you Words gordon kanki knight Aimee Reid, 33 could possibly get. My off time consisted of sitting around doing not a lot. What do you ride? Focus Cayo “I was bigger than size 20. I had to Team road bike; Ironhorse mountain buy men’s clothes – men’s jeans, men’s first time in her life. Rowing appealed, Her healthy lifestyle now includes bike; BT track bike. jumpers, men’s everything. That was a so she joined a club and started eating well, but she has never big wake-up call, when I was still in my training. She was encouraged to get succumbed to fad diets. What’s your favourite Bike SA very early 20s, part of me realised that fit for rowing by riding her bike. “I only changed my exercise. But after event? The Grand Slam series. I needed to do something. I realised “I found that riding was the you change that, you think, maybe if that I was really, really overweight.” favourite part of my rowing training. I started eating a bit better as well…” How far do your ride per week? Today, Aimee is an incredible 50kg And I was a shift-worker at the time, “I used to eat anything that was quick These days, about 150km a week. lighter, and she achieved her amazing so rowing didn’t really fit into that. and easy, which is generally not good weight loss without ever going on a diet. The beauty of cycling is you can fit it for you. Now, I go to a drive-through What’s your daily commute? “I’ve had a lot of people ask me how in anywhere. So I began to commute McDonald’s and feel terrible afterwards, It's hard with kids, but I try to I lost weight and they get blown away to work on my bike. It was only 20 but I used to eat it on a regular basis.” commute into the city once a week, that I was never on a diet. Diets are minutes each way, but I was doing “Today, I say one of my loves is food. so that’s about 10km each way. And I horrible, in my opinion, and they just that two or three times a week – I love wine, sweet foods – and it’s all try to incorporate it into my life. don’t work long term.” that’s 40 minutes’ exercise a day.” possible as long as it’s in moderation. What did work is gentle exercise, In 2004, two years after she first Because I do plenty of exercise, I know Why are you a Bike SA member? which started indoors at her local gym. started her effort to shape up, Aimee I can enjoy myself.” To be part of a cycling community “I’d had a very bad experience of entered one of Bike SA’s Grand Slam Her advice for anyone who wants to that promotes riding to appeal to all being out in public as a very overweight Challenge series events. It was 80km, shape up? “Everyone is busy, but you types of cyclists. person, so the last thing I wanted to do which Aimee described at the time as have to make time. was to be exposed to people. Even just “huge”. She rode slowly, but finished. “Find something you enjoy, so you can What’s your advice for other walking down the street, you’d have “The rest is history,” she says. “I love make it part of your life. If you go for a would-be cyclists? Ride with other people yelling something out of the cycling. I’ve been hooked ever since.” 10-minute walk three times a week it’s people and set yourself goals! You window, which is not a nice thing. Riding with Bike SA members more than you were doing a week ago. don’t have to be competitive though. “I started pretty slowly. I remember did wonders for Aimee’s confidence. “And focus on small improvements, going to the gym for the first time “Experienced riders can share so perhaps a goal of going to the gym and walking 10 or 15 minutes, really much with you. I always say that the three times a week for two weeks. slowly. That was huge for me.” best way to learn is with someone. You’re not going to notice changes “The first few weeks were horrible “The first time I got on the bike was straight away. Just be consistent.” BIKE SA – the sheer exhaustion of putting really scary. I rode nowhere near Aimee looks back on her former self FAST FACT yourself through that – but I found anyone else – I couldn’t do it – and and, unlike yo-yo dieters, who quickly the energy because I knew I had to spent the whole time wondering what return to their former weight, knows There are more do it. I really didn’t have a choice. would happen next. But I slowly got that cycling and the health benefits than 500km of While I didn’t really have any health closer to riding with others in the group it brings is part of her life now. Those mountain bike problems I knew that if I’d kept it up I and also built up the distance.” 50kgs are never going back on. trails in South would definitely have issues by now.” Aimee is now married and a mother of “I realised that I’m never going Australia As her weight started to drop, Aimee two kids – and she’s passing on her love back there. This is how I am now. was able to take up a sport for the of cycling and healthy living to them. I love it.”
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Jarmer’s Kitchen Jarmer’s Kitchen is a bike- friendly haven in Bowden – a new inner-city urban development with cycling at its heart. Right alongside Jarmer’s Kitchen is Adelaide’s first bicycle maintenance station (pictured) – a one-stop bicycle repair stand with a pump and plenty of tools. So pull in for a coffee and a snack and you can get to making those tweaks to your brakes or gears. Need help? Bicycle Kitchen (adelaidebikekitchen.com) is only a few streets away with vounteers on hand to help.18 Park Terrace, Bowden, jarmerskitchen.com.au
Argo on the Parade On a Sunday morning you could be forgiven for thinking that the Tour de France has come to Norwood. Argo on the Parade is the go-to place for Adelaide's riders in the know, so expect to find dozens of gleaming bikes and tanned riders in colourful jerseys tucking into a post-ride feast of a BLT sandwich or a quinoa and pear muffin accompanied by a cold-pressed juice or reviving cup of Monastery coffee, 212 The Parade, Norwood, facebook.com/argoespresso
Brighton Road tram stop 15 The Mike Turtur Bikeway from the city to Glenelg now has a one-stop bike repair stand, situated next to Tram Stop 15. It features an easy-to-use pump and all of the tools you need to change your handlebar or saddle height, fettle your brakes, tighten every bolt and more. And there are bike racks nearby, making it the perfect place to lock up before you go shopping or swimming. 44 Brighton Rd, Glenelg East, adelaidemetro.com.au
Santos Companies such as Santos are leading the way when it comes to providing end-of-ride facilities for staff. It offers 120 spaces in the Santos Centre, a dedicated bike entrance and access to spaces in two other buildings with around 60 spaces each, including areas for odd-shaped bikes. Santos also offers showers, change rooms and locker facilities in the three buildings as well as a gym. It also has a company cycling group mailing list, which helps to motivate 15-25 per cent of the company to ride to work on any given day. santos.com
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he state government has has reminded them why this is such for the second time enlisted the a challenging issue. help of 37 randomly selected “Looking at statistics has helped South Australian citizens to to separate the reality from the Ttackle the conflicts between mythology surrounding road safety,” motorists and cyclists and make the Plummer says. roads a safer place for all users. One of the greatest challenges Posed with the question “Motorists facing the jury is how to take the and cyclists will always be using our wealth of information that has been roads – what things could we trial to provided to them and turn it into ensure they share the roads safely?” practical and implementable ideas. the Citizens’ Jury has been meeting Emily Jenke, the jury’s facilitator, for the past two months to gather says the jury is working hard behind information and brainstorm ideas the scenes to reach an outcome. before presenting a report to the “The program of expert presenters government by the end of November. provided very well thought out and Love Your Ride spoke to two jury challenging ideas,” Emily says. members to find out more about the The jurors recently completed the process and find out what the future process of formulating 18 pages of may hold for our state’s road users. ideas and suggestions into concrete Melanie Lambert, a 40-year-old recommendations. They receive business manager from the north- considerable support from Adelaide western suburbs, says she has a City Council, Bicycle SA, government vested interest in creating harmony departments and others to help between cyclists and motorists. words Nikki Tucker ensure that the ideas being presented “I’m a cyclist, for recreation with are innovative and valuable. my kids as well as an occasional The jury has also been invited commuter,” says Lambert. “And my to connect with the community husband is a MAMIL (middle-aged outside of the jury room, looking to man in Lycra), so it’s important for cycling forums and Twitter (hashtag me to see our roads become safer #citizensjury). for everyone.” While Emily recognises that it Dave Plummer, a 34-year-old is important to consider the views disability services worker from the sharing the of the more hard-core cycling and southern suburbs is not a cyclist, but motoring groups, she has made it says he is still passionate about the clear that the jury is not looking to work that the jury is doing. add to the turf war that has been “I’m very interested in road waged by some commuters on South transport. I’m a member of a political Australian roads. party and I feel that it’s important “What we’re really looking at is how for people to have their say on issues people share,” she says. “What are that affect the community.” the behaviours that we want to see The jury has received and how do we make them a reality?” presentations from a range of Without disclosing the exact plans organisations, including the RAA, that the jury intends to put forward, Bicycle SA, the Motor Accident Dave indicated that there will be Commission and the Amy Gillett a focus on changing the culture Foundation. surrounding road-sharing. Both jurors say they have been road “We want to achieve long-term, impressed with the quality of the sustainable, low-cost change. We information they’ve been given. are looking at ways to create a They note that while the expert The SA government’s new Citizens’ Jury change in culture and to bring opinions haven’t changed their is finding ways to calm the “tarmac war” cyclists and road users together. An previously held opinions, they have attitude of ownership is at the heart been given new perspectives, which between some cyclists and drivers of the issue.” infrastructure 9 the right path South Australians are heading to the polls to vote for local mayors and Councillors. We look at what councils have done for cyclists and how your vote can keep them thinking bike words chris Komorek the good frome street
The Frome Street Bikeway is the cornerstone of Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood’s vision of Adelaide as a city that provides its residents with sustainable and accessible modes of transport. Launched in May, the separated bike path runs north-south from Frome St to Pirie St, with plans to extend it to Fitzroy Tce in the future (depending, of course, on the outcome of the poll). Part of the Adelaide City Council’s Smart Move “Safe Cycling” Bikeways network, it provides cyclists with a safe and direct route when travelling from one end of the city to the other. The project has drawn various opinions – positive and negative – and has been a strong focus of Lord Mayoral candidate Mark Hamilton’s election campaign. If elected, Hamilton promises to remove the Frome St cycle infrastructure and suspend the Smart Move strategy. It’s important to understand each candidate’s policies in the city and suburban polls when voting in the upcoming council elections, so we encourage you do to your research. Separated bike lanes are currently in use in cities around Australia and internationally, including Sydney, Melbourne, the United States, Canada and Europe. In the past seven years, New York City, an area dense with traffic and congestion, has installed 50km of separated bike lanes. In that time, cycling increased by 29 per cent and injuries to all street users reduced by 27 per cent. On top of that, various areas experienced drops of up to 35 percent in average travel time during rush- hour periods. It is still early days for the Frome St bike path and given we’re just coming out of winter, we expect many of the cyclists to be dusting off their bikes and getting set for a leisurely roll along the brand-new Frome St bike path in the coming months. 10 infrastructure
(just as you would in a car) then pulteney street wait. Once the lights have completed their cycle a small green bicycle One of the trickiest skills of will first light up and cyclists city cycling is navigating busy waiting at the junction are given intersections safely. When the traffic the right of way to continue their lights turn green, a clean and quick journey safely and ahead of the take off can often be the best way to other traffic. put a safe distance between cyclists A study in Chicago found that and motorists. It gives cyclists the where cyclists have their own signal chance to take a safe position on at an intersection, their attitude and the road – away from car doors and behaviour changed dramatically. wayward pedestrians. Chicago’s figures showed that Luckily, there’s a solution that is compliance with traffic signals jumped giving cyclists the time they need to from 31 per cent before installation cycle ahead of waiting traffic – the in 2012 to 81 per cent soon after. bicycle traffic signal. The installation of bicycle priority One of the first to be installed can be lights results in fewer cyclists found at the intersection of Pirie and predicting the sequence of traffic Pulteney Streets. lights at intersections and provides When waiting for the traffic lights, everyone with a smoother and safer cyclists can simply roll their wheel way to ride in the city. over a sensor located on the road We encourage you to check it out.
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“sharrows” north of the city. Port Adelaide Sharrows are markings painted on the road (shown above) which Bikeway indicate that a road is a shared space. Sharrow marked roads are designed Adelaide is home to some of the most to help keep cyclists away from enjoyable coastal rides in the country. parked cars and promote awareness Although not right on the coast, the of cyclists’ right to use a road. upgraded Port Adelaide Bikeway San Francisco is the leading city for is a 3.5km cycling loop that crosses sharrows, with some 2,500 sharrow the Port River and links up with markings on its city streets. Semaphore Rd – providing a safe and Bike SA members feel that the simple route to the beach. It provides use of sharrows encourages a more recreational and keen riders, young relaxed road environment. and old, with a scenic cycling loop that So next time you see a sharrow on is separated from traffic. the road while cycling, don’t be afraid Along with the upgrades of this to use a little extra bitumen during section, there has been an increase in your ride.
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Some of the key questions the vote4cycling to ask of your candidates bad 3. David Bills – Facebook for mayor and council Come on now Mitcham Council, we think you’ve been watching a bit too 1 STIMULATE THE GROWTH IN 4 DEVELOP REGIONAL TOURIST TRAILS BikeSA put the call out online much Tour de France. We like your WALKING AND RIDING TO SCHOOL How will you better support your for the worst in bicycle enthusiasm in creating the Lynton How will you support communities, council (where applicable) in the infrastructure its members have Bike Path, but it’s a bit steep at 20 schools and your local council to make provision of regional recreation and seen. Here’s what they reported, per cent, especially for the average progress in changing the way children tourism trails that can take advantage using the #BikedOff hashtag... commuter like David Bills who sent get to school by increasing rates of of significant economic benefits us this image. A few switchbacks, or a walking and cycling? delivered by cycle tourism? 1. Robyn Couch – Facebook bike escalator like the one in Norway Robyn is #BikedOff on his daily (bit.ly/bikeescalator), would help. 2 UPGRADE PROVEN URBAN BICYCLE 5 ENSURE INVESTMENTS TAKE commute along the River Torrens TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE ADVANTAGE OF OPPORTUNITIES Linear Park. This passage is already 4. Multiple commentators How will you support your local council TO INCREASE LEVELS OF RIDING quite narrow and an obstructive While there were a lot of in the provision of high-use urban How will you support your council to Stobie pole certainly doesn’t make great examples of poor bicycle bicycle transport infrastructure through leverage State and Commonwealth it any easier. Look out for this one infrastructure that received only one increased funding allocations? funding commitments to transport next time you’re on the path near the mention, we received a lot of entries investments? Adelaide Entertainment Centre. regarding the Pat Jonker Bikeway, 3 DEVELOP RECREATIONAL BICYCLE which runs alongside the Southern AND WALKING PATHS 6 ROAD-USER BEHAVIOUR 2. Stu Whiting – Twitter Expressway. It is a superb bikeway, How will you support your local council How will you support your local council The new bike lane on Brighton Rd until you reach the northern end, in the provision of high-use recreational to promote better compliance with road suddenly disappears when you reach a where you’re left facing a multiple infrastructure through increased funding rules to improve efficiency and safety pinch point. The good news? DPTI SA lane highway with no obvious way to and better use of existing public space? on roads and paths for all users? has already responded to Mr Whiting safely access it. After a long ride. no and has passed his picture to the cyclist wants to have to negotiate an relevant team for investigation. approach like this.
Whether you ride for transport, to get healthy or simply hang out with friends, Bike SA is helping thousands of South Australians get to their destination safely. We’ve teamed up with the Motor Accident Commission to offer workplaces with a 30-minute safe cycling presentation. Best of all, these sessions are free. Our Be Safe Be Seen presentation series provide riders with the ‘must know’ information they need to navigate our busy roads safely. With over 3,000 participants to date, why not ask your employer to host a session. Remember, they’re free and every participant receives a complimentary high-quality bike light. To check eligibility, visit bikesa.asn.au/ be-safe-be-seen
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6 9 As its name suggests, Brisbane Outdoor Gear is designed and made Advance australia 7 entirely in Brisbane. BO Gear owner Dave Bell is a hiker, climber, keen camper and fisherman, road cyclist, australian made or designed products for you and your bike mountain biker and bike polo player – so he’s the perfect test-pilot for his range of hard-wearing outdoor gear. His studio uses 100 per cent green 8 energy, and he gives back a minimum of one per cent of turnover to environmental causes. bogear.com.au KNOG In. dustrial sewing
Aussie designers Hugo Davidson workshop and Malcolm McKechnie are the duo 1 behind Knog, a brand that first shot Castlemaine’s Cathy Parry describes 2 to fame in 2003 with its colourful herself as as maker, mender and silicone-cased lights. Designed and 10 imaginer. Her products are constructed tested in Melbourne, Knog products to go the distance and keep you – including lights, clothing, tools and looking good on your commute. locks – are now found in more than 50 industrialsewingworkshop.com countries, and the firm has scooped 37 international design awards – as well as a coveted Australian Design Award. knog.com.au 4 5 Apres velo
Fyxo Leonard Greis had been a big wheel in 12 the fashion industry for 25 years before Andy White has ridden a long road to turning to cycle-inspired designs in get where he is now. A former courier, 2006. Today, his boutique brand Aprés creator of immaculately restored Vèlo offers some of the coolest cycling 11 3 classic Italian bikes and bike blogger, clothes and accessories on the planet – he now offers a range or Australian for time spent on and off the bike. The designs for time spent on and off the Sydney firm has grown into a global 18 bike – all with a liberal dash of Fyxo venture, bringing a sense of style not chic. The Australian products he offers only to Australian cycling lovers, but 13 includes clothes (pictured right) and also bike fans in the US, Europe and accesories, chainrings and lighting South Africa. Passionate about Aussie (item 4, left). fyxo.co design, he is dedicated to making Aprés Vèlo an Australian icon on the world cycling stage. apresvelo.com CycleSTyle 14
Melbournian Joyce Watts loves Buck-it 17 riding, but she’s no fan of Lycra or 15 down-turned handlebars. For her, the Adelaide-based clothing designer bike is all about getting from A to B Craig Northam turns tyre rubber into 15 in style. A connoisseur of all things eco-friendly belts and watch straps. cycling, she scours the globe, including Legendary fashion designer Sir Australia for the best in two-wheeled Paul Smith is one of his many fans. 16 accessories. cyclestyle.com.au buckitbelts.com
1. Blinder ARC 5.5 by Knog $129.95 from water-resistant, flexible silicone, its hook system challenging. At 850 lumens you get a whole lot of bright 6. Spare Camel Backpack by BO Gear $198 repair kit or innertube and mini-pump (or a can of beer). improvements. It features lightweight Australian-made while the band keeps your trousers away from the 16. Belt by Buck!t from $64 Putting out an incredible 550 lumens from a relatively stretches then holds firm. cyclestyle.com.au at a very competitive price. Comes with a small (250g) The perfect travel or commuter backpack. At 30 litres Available in black, honey and brown. cyclestyle.com.au canvas, a zip closure, a broad, adjustable strap (made chain. A whopping 19 colours: Fluoro pink, fluoro yel- Combine a love for recycling, design and bikes and small unit, this is the best option for night rides in battery pack that attaches via a velcro strap and provides it’s big enough to carry a week's worth of clothes, yet of Australian coton) and reflective strip. Wear it on the low, fluoro lime, fluoro orange, black, white, red, wine, you get the Buck!t belt – hand-cut, cleaned, punched unlit areas, including off-road sections. Perfect if 3. Blinder Road 3 by Knog $99.95 up to 20 hours of light on "low" mode. A clever battery its compact square shape means it is airport carry-on 8. Jersey Pocket Pouch by BO Gear $26.50 bike, wear it as a man bag, roll it up and put it in your royal, cyan, navy, electric blue, golden yellow, bright and crafted in Adelaide. buckitbelts.com you ride trails such as the Linear Path after dark. Of all of the lights we tested, the Road 3 USB came out indicator glows green, then blue, then red, then flashing compatible. Items that you can’t fit inside can be strapped A waterproof pouch perfect for your phone or wallet. pocket when you’re done. Available in red, black or yellow, khaki, beige, brown, emerald and bottle green. We've taken this light out on the road and both the top for tarmac use. It puts out 300 lumens and has an red as the battery runs down. And it’s USB-rechargable. to the webbing. Created by a keen hiker and cyclist (see Strap it under your seat with the velcro tabs supplied. blue. industrialsewingworkshop.com industrialsewingworkshop.com 17. The Chain Slapband $12.95 brightness and breadth of the beam from the ARC amazing 11 light modes, including narrow, wide and flash The light housing itself is made from aluminium, weighs Brisbane Outdoor Gear story, top right) the padded straps The pleated design means the pouch can expand to fit two Protect your pants cuff from getting caught in your 5.5 is impressive (and blinding to oncoming cars or beams in various brightnesses (all of them surprisingly just 70g and can be mounted to 26mm or 31.8mm bars or are super-comfy – there's no digging in or rubbing. The inner tubes, tyre levers and a C02 cannister. Features a 11. Bike Beanie by Aprés Vèlo $29.99 14. Watchbelt by Buck!t $75 chain with this ankle-friendly slapband. It is a pedestrians – so point it at the road). It’s waterproof, useable) with a maximum nine-hour burn time. It’s USB your helmet via a special mount (supplied). fyxo.co bag is made of 1000D Cordura – a DuPont fabric favoured reflective strip for night-time safety.bogear.com.au Made from merino wool and fleece this is the perfect Accessories don't come any more upcycled than silicone band with a metal inner and the pattern is recharges from your laptop or work computer’s USB rechargeable, too. On a ride from Meadows to Adelaide by the military for its robustness. Inside, there are four way to prevent a sweaty, post-ride head from cooling Buck!t's range of belts and "watch-belts". Handmade designed in Australia. cyclestyle.com.au and lasts up to 17 hours. Available in black, red, – all of it in the dark – the Road 3 proved itself to be an 5. Blinder ARC 1.7 by Knog $84.95 pockets – perfect for separating new clothes from old. Two 9. Musettes by Fyxo $14 too fast. apresvelo.com in Adelaide from used or defective bicycle racing tyres, gunmetal and “grape“ purple. knog.com.au able performer, lighting up the country road and providing This 100g light packs quite a punch. Visible up to 1km outside pockets provide quick access to items. Available Just like the Tour de France riders use. Crafted from the watch straps are supple, comfortable and super- 18. Cognoscenti Riding Cap enough light to descend at speed. Available in black, red, away it's the perfect daily commuter model. As with other in black and grey; royal blue and hot pink or custom colour simple cotton and featuring a press-button closure, it’s 12. T-shirts by Fyxo $25 each tough. buckitbelts.com by Aprés Vèlo $19.95 2. Omni Wearable Rider’s Light by gunmetal and “grape“ purple. knog.com.au Knog models, it’s USB rechargeable, waterproof and (for a few extra dollars). bogear.com.au perfect for hauling a baguette and wheel of brie home. Made in Melbourne. Choose from seven designs for Are you part of cycling’s COGnoscenti? Well, if the cap Twowheelcool $39.95 made of UV-resistant silicone and aluminium. With a burn Available in red, grey (both pictured) or black. fyxo.co cycling fans of all ages. fyxo.co 15. Babywear by Fyxo $40 each fits! This is the classic cotton cycling casquette with Wear it on your ankle, arm, bag or bike. The Omni offers 4. King Bright Light by Fyxo $89 time of up to 11.7 hours it'll last a week before most rider 7. Saddle Bag by Lekker $79 A biking baby onesie – just the thing for your little all the trimmings, including a centered ribbon trim, four lighting modes, lasts 50 hours and when the battery OK, so there’s bright, and then there's King Bright. This need to plug it into the computer. And when you do, it's Ahhh, the classic leather saddle bag. The neatest and 10. Musette by Industrial Sewing Wkshp $39 13. Leg Band by Industrial Sewing Wkshp $24 champion of the future. Available in four fun colours prints on sides and peak (including under the peak for runs dry it can be rechared via your laptop’s USB. Made is the light to use when trails get seriously dark and back to full charge after just four hours. knog.com.au most stylish way to carry your iPhone, house keys, a The old-style Tour riders’ bag but with a swag of Dual reflective stripes increase your visibility at night and designs. fyxo.co that flipped-peak Fausto Coppi look).apresvelo.com
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very year, Bike SA is fortunate gradient, anyone can ride or walk the more than 30 local wineries. South of Auburn is the region’s to meet the many thousands comfortably along the Riesling Trail – Of course, it’s not only about food and younger sibling, the Rattler Trail. of interstate and international from kids to grandparents. wine. If you’re looking for more places This 19km route will take you through visitors who hire a bike from us. And there is no better place to snake to ride, there are a number of quiet farming country to Riverton. When the EAnd as we locals have heard time through the bush than in the Clare back-road loop trails that will guide you canola is in flower there’s no better place and time again, our state’s praises are Valley – that “boutique little beauty through the surrounding countryside. to ride. The Riesling Trail – just 90 (with near monotony), so frequently of a place” as one of our European Or for a complete change of pace, minutes from Adelaide! sung, “What an amazing place; visitors once described it. jump on your road bike for the 40km Everything is just so close – the beach, All up, the trail is a little over to Burra then reward yourself with an Tour de Vines operates tours in the hills and those wineries!” 30km of unique bushland, rolling authentic Cornish pasty. Clare Valley, tourdevines.com.au At just over an hour and a half from vineyards, some of the best wines in Adelaide, we’re going to take a look at the state and quality local produce SA’s most iconic (and first) rail trail that will have you rolling up experience, the Riesling Trail, which (literally) time and time again. has been ridden on, walked on and Two experiences really stand out run on since it opened in 1994. when you jump on a bike in this area. bikesa cycling holidays Some fast facts: the Riesling Trail First is the “slow-move” as we call starts in Auburn and travels north it. When you dawdle along at 15km/h, past Clare to Barinia, passing through the aroma of the countryside awakens Leasingham, Watervale and Sevenhill, the senses – at certain times of the ike SA has been providing and we get to meet and talk to many of all familiar names to South Aussies. year, it’s almost pungent. visitors to our state with the 20,000 visitors who take advantage Across Australia, rail trails provide Second, the locals. They have a exceptional cycling holiday of this unique service each year. terrific economic benefits to regional strong sense of pride in what they experiences for over 30 years. So in response to the increasing communities and a key ingredient in do and they really want to share BFrom our Annual Tour, to our demand for shorter cycling holidays, the Riesling Trail’s success has been the their stories. It’s a camaraderie that biennial 15-day Outback Odyssey, Bike SA will soon launch our Stay way local business has supported it from deepens your holiday experience which takes riders from Adelaide to the Short, Ride Long suite of tours that will the start. Business association Clare immeasurably. Flinders Ranges, we’re proud of sharing showcase the best of Adelaide by bike Valley Winemakers has long seen great The trail is open all year round, but the many and varied stories of our and beyond to the Adelaide Hills. benefit from having the trail meander there’s no better time to visit than regional communities. In keeping with Whether your passion is road past their members’ cellar doors. during Vintage, which is between late our catchphrase, “Small is beautiful” riding or exploring our off-road trials, As the name suggests, rail trails run February and early April. Mid May these tours are limited to 200 riders. we invite you to join the bed+bike along disused rail corridors and, as we sees the hosting of the Clare Gourmet We’ve also been delivering the revolution and enjoy a short-stay ride all know, trains don’t climb hills, which Weekend, which this year celebrated Adelaide Free Bikes service since 2005 with Bike SA. means trail cyclists don’t have to climb 30 years of showcasing the regions’ hills either. At little more than a gentle outstanding local produce along with
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ot only is cycling a great way to • It’s low impact. This means less ride at night. A clean bike is easier to 2 Vary your speed. Fitness gains get around, it can help you get strain and injury when compared to check for faults. come faster if you vary the intensity of fit, lose weight and tone up ready other forms of exercise. • Research when and where to your workouts – including some high- for a summer of bathers, beaches • It’s time efficient and can ride at bikesa.asn.au. intensity bursts. Try this interval set N and beautiful locations. With a save you money. Switch • Check the weather forecast, then twice or simply sprint off every time little planning and research, cycling can driving to work for cycling and you’ll dress accordingly. the traffic lights turn green. be a stress-free way to incorporate more exercise as you commute, while movement in your life. also saving on fuel and parking. Get more energy Minute Effort • It’s FUN. There’s no better way to Sue Smith, a beginner cyclist, recently 0-2...... Hard Why cycling is good to incorporate discovery the area around you with started commuting to work on a second- 2-4...... Easy into your summer body regime other people of all ages and abilities. hand bike, initially to save money. 4-5...... Hard • It’s a great leg workout. Our legs By commuting whenever she 5-6...... Easy are where you’ll find the biggest Preparation is key to making your ride can, Sue knows that she has her 6-6:30...... Hard muscles in the body. Muscles need a fun adventure, says regular cyclist exercise time locked in for the day. 6:30-7...... Easy fuel, fat is fuel. Need I say more? and personal trainer, Darren Buckby. “And I feel energised and refreshed 7-7:15...... Hard • It’s easy. All you need is a bike and “Research the local bike infrastructure when starting work,” she says. 7:15-12...... Easy a helmet, then sit and pedal. Not at maps.sa.gov.au/cycleinstead. No Sue’s key safety tip is to ride a lot of effort is required to improve matter where you live in Adelaide, conservatively and be aware of your 3 Build up your endurance. Head cardiovascular fitness, strength, there’s somewhere beautiful to ride surroundings. out on a long, slow ride once a week or flexibility and joint mobility. right on your doorstep.” fortnight (visit somewhere new). • It strengthens bones. Sunlight Guidelines 4 Incorporate cycling into your exposure increases vitamin D Darren’s tips for getting started 1 Use cycling as your warm-up for day. Socialise with friends and share levels for calcium absorption,while • Make sure your bike is safe. This other activities. Cycle to the gym, a coffee after (keep it Lycra-free). moving your muscles increases means a bell, reflectors, brakes that the local outdoor fitness session or to a 5 Stretch! See bit.ly/stretchforbike bone strength. work well and lights if you intend to local park to do your own workout. for more
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6 Stay hydrated. Your fluid A basic rule of thumb is to make requirements increase when cycling, so sure that pre- and post-workout snacks bliss balls drink before, during and after a ride. contain a combination of protein, 1 cup of medjool (fresh) dates 7 Dress for the weather. Pay carbs and healthy fats. The key is to 60g Whey Protein or Organic attention to the weather forecast and keep them snack size, unless you eat Pea Protein dress accordingly. Layering is key. a meal after your workwout. Timing 1 ½ cups almonds or walnuts 8 Plan your ride. Be mindful of is important – you don’t want to feel 4 tablespoons cacao powder heavy traffic areas. sluggish because you had a massive 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 9 Eat well. Stick to food that will bowl of porridge just before setting off. 2 teaspoons tahini, provide you with nutrition for energy Coconut flakes for rolling and recovery (see recipes, right). Pre-workout 10 Rest. Take at least one day off The muscles have all the energy you Combine all in food processor and blend every a week. This gives your body need for a one-hour ride – so ditch the well. Remove and shape into balls and time to recover and get stronger. pre-cycle snack. If you feel you really roll in coconut flakes. You can add need a snack, opt for carbohydrates, a things like goji berries, seeds, etc.
Fuel Your Ride little protein and healthy fat. Bananas, R eci p e & Photo c/o Proactive Lifesty l F itness Nutrition is confusing isn’t it. Every a small bowl of oats/muesli or peanut day seems to bring a new fad diet, butter on fruit are great options. lifestyle advice and new do’s and don’ts handle bars Preheat oven to 120°C fan forced. Lightly grease and on eating to lose weight or tone up. Post-workout 2½ cups whole rolled oats line a 20 x 30cm (base measurement) rectangular Let me keep this simple. Food is fuel. After a workout you need to replace ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut baking tin with baking paper. Place the rolled oats, Nutrition is really important for your the energy you have used, whilst also ¼ cup pepitas or sunflower seeds coconut, pepitas, chia seeds, cinnamon, dates, athletic performance (yes, you are an providing protein for muscle repair. 2 tablespoons chia seeds, apricots, almonds and cashews in a large bowl. Place athlete!), so giving it a bit of thought Eat within 30 minutes of your 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon the oil, sugar, rice malt in a medium saucepan, cook will prevent problems later on. workout. Go for high protein, carbs 50 gms dried pitted dates, chopped stirring over a medium heat until sugar is dissolved What you choose to eat before and and healthy fat, such as yoghurt with 60 gms dried apricots, chopped and ingredients are well combined. Add this mixture to after exercise is completely up to you. fresh fruit, a hard-boiled egg with fruit, ¼ raw cashews, roughly chopped the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Add the beaten Yep. You know your body better than vegetable sticks with hummus or Bliss ¼ cup chopped whole almonds egg and mix until all ingredients are well combined. anyone else in this world. Here are Balls (also great during the ride, see ¼ cup light olive oil or grapeseed oil Press mixture firmly into prepared tin. Press mixture some tips, but ultimately, you need to right). And drink – hydration is vital. 2 tablespoons brown sugar with the back of a spoon to get a smooth even surface. become the Sherlock Holmes of your Enjoy the ride! ½ cup rice malt syrup Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until an body. Try something, if you feel sick, Denise O’Connell is a dietitian 1 egg, lightly beaten even golden brown. Set aside to cool completely in the
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ateline: 2am, Dalston, East London. dancing to recognisable music played I’ve arrived at the front door to a on a PC (not a turntable or even a Mac! D“by invitation only” underground Quelle horreur!) And they are drinking bar. A security guard leads me through normal beer. a second hidden door to a set of black Now, most of the people dancing here stairs, I turn a corner and there it are locals, which means most have is – the London basement where the arrived on foot or by bicycle. Which uberest of the uber-hip gather to drink. gets me wondering – what kind of bike I scan the crowd in this 60-capacity do post-hipsters ride? club. There are no beards, no I confuse my security guard friend by thick-rimmed spectacles or T-shirts following him upstairs and back to the featuring obscure band names. road outside. I need to do a recce of the post fixie They’re so hip here that they’re post- bicycles chained up outside this venue hipster. This is the future of cool. and I need to do it now. Now, if you’re having trouble keeping A stocktake of the bikes locked to hipsters riding fixed-gear Bicycles have been up, let’s back-pedal a bit. The fixed-gear the lampposts confirms my suspicion – bicycle (a single-geared bicycle with there’s not a fixie to be seen. Instead, the pinnacle of cool for years no freewheel) is the form of transport I find four types of bikes vying to be beloved of the hipster – a hipster being the next big thing, and after a bit of – but new cultural tribes and new bikes a bearded guy or vintage-wearing girl lingering in the cold and drizzling are just around the next bend who’s into counter-culture, vinyl records, weather I manage to match the bikes skinny jeans, “being creative”, organic with four distinct types of post-hipster words gordon kanki knight coffee and microbrewed beer. species. Here’s a visual briefing to help But the people in this club don’t have you spot them when they migrate to a facial hair or wear old frocks, they’re café or club near you…
The The 10-speed flying racer pigeon
Who wants one gear when you can have 10! Who wants colourful wheels when you can have China’s Flying Pigeon bicycle was once the most popular vehicle in the world – polished chrome! The 10-speed bike was the star of the 1970s. Drop handlebars, a “racing” look and more popular than the Volkswagen Beetle, the Corolla or the Vespa. The bike is basically what names like Raleigh, Standish and, of course, Malvern Star. Now these vintage beauties are being re- is called a roadster – steel frame, mudguards, three gears and available in one colour, black. stored and returned to the road. It’s cycling meets recycling. Ride geared and beardless! Durable and simple, they’re perfect for short rides to the shops. Dress up and ride tall.
The The iconic gravel bmx racer
It’s at the back of your mate’s shed under the cobwebs. The nylon mag “tuff” wheels, gold An entirely new bike for riders with a well-developed spirit of adventure. anodised parts, knobbly tyres, and aggressive names like Mongoose, Diamondback, Redline It’s touring bike meets off-road bike, perfect for long rides on rutted roads, gravel and grit. and, erm, Huffy. Restored models now go for big bucks, but that’s missing the point, these Rugged and robust, it’s perfect for the mean streets of Unley and Glenelg. To be worn bikes are all about kerb jumps and bunny hops. Be a BMX star! with T-shirt and shorts, a splattering of mud and a grimace.
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ummer is coming. A long state. They were among the 762,000 2015 the people’s peloton will travel enjoy lunch and the chance to swap winter of grey skies and chilly people who lined the roads to cheer between Glenelg and Mount Barker, a stories; before long, it’s time to winds has finally given way to on their heroes, who shook riders’ journey of 151.7km. head to the barriers and cheer the sunshine; the mercury continues hands, who turned out to street Not up for the full ride? You professionals home. Sto climb and all over South parties and savoured the can start from Willunga Glengowrie resident Ben White Australia, cyclists are on their bikes atmosphere this event (118.7km), Mt Compass tackled his first Bupa Challenge Tour and heading out exploring. brings with it. (77.5km) or Macclesfield this year and enjoyed the experience The final months of this year will Cycling fans love BIKE SA (27km). There’s so much he’s now part of the Mega soon bring us to January – and to the the Santos Tour FAST FACT nothing quite like the Spinners team that will line up for Santos Tour Down Under. Down Under for cycle tourists thrill of pulling on the January 24 event. It’s been part of South Australian how close it brings spend on average your Bupa Challenge “It’s really enjoyable and quite life since 1999, undergoing a them to the action, $244 each Tour jersey and lining challenging physically and mentally,” remarkable transformation in that and you can’t get any up in the early hours Ben says. “It gives you something to per day time. What began as a grassroots closer than taking to beside thousands of work towards, doing a bit of training. race is today the largest event of its the race route yourself. other passionate cyclists. And on the day it’s exciting because kind in the southern hemisphere. Welcome to the Subaru Times for the event you’re surrounded by a lot of like- It’s the first stop on the UCI Breakaway Series, featuring are recorded – fostering minded people who are there for the WorldTour, a festival of cycling the Bupa Challenge Tour presented friendly rivalries in the process – same reason.” loved by locals and visitors alike. by The Advertiser, which invites but the event isn’t a race. Instead it The 39-year-old took up cycling This year’s Santos Tour Down recreational riders of all abilities to celebrates the simple joy of cycling, about 18 months ago and now covers Under brought 36,000 interstate tackle the same twists, turns, hills an activity loved by people of all ages. about 120km in his three rides each and international cycling fans to the and sprints as the world’s best. In Once across the finish line, riders week. He’s also among hundreds of people who will be supporting the Cancer Council SA Ride for a Reason campaign, with everyone who donates $1000 or more eligible for free Bupa Challenge Tour entry. All eyes will be on Adelaide when the 2015 Santos Tour Down Under wraps up on January 25, but before the riders storm home it will be time for our youngest cycling stars to shine. The Bupa mini tour for kids takes place ahead of Be Safe Be Seen MAC Stage 6, with riders aged six to 12 completing laps of the start/finish straight. A T-shirt and gift bag go home with each participant, and everyone is invited to stay on and watch as the race is decided. Whether you’re pedalling part of the race route, hearing stories of triumph at the Legends’ Night Dinner or checking out the latest bike gear in the Adelaide City Council Bike Expo and Tour Village, the Santos Tour Down Under awaits. This festival of cycling gets bigger and better each year, and everyone is welcome. The Santos Tour Down Under will be held from January 17-25, 2015. Visit tourdownunder.com.au for more information and to register for the Bupa Challenge Tour and Bupa mini tour for kids.
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He is aware that his injury may cause “Costing less than a coffee a week, him problems in the future and he wants Bike SA membership gives you public to be prepared if that’s the case. liability and personal accident cover. “Obviously it was easier for me (to “Not only are you insured, you also seek legal advice),” says Nick, who receive free initial legal assistance.” suggests seeking professional help in Over 5,000 members have joined cases like his own. Bicycle SA and its numbers are “Speak to somebody with a lot of growing as people make the most of experience – particularly if you’re insurance and feel part of a vibrant borderline,” says Nick. “The general cycling community. public is not really qualified to make a As for Nick – his accident only decision on whether you have a claim.” inspired him to cycle more. He was Despite stories like Nick’s, Christian back on the bike after six weeks and Haag, CEO of Bike SA believes that now rides four days a week. cycling is still the way to go. “This is the best time of the year for “Cycling is much safer than you cyclists, weather-wise, so hopefully we think – especially as more people start get a few more out of the woodwork riding,” explains Haag. – I’d like to get 10 (people from the “In fact, we often say that by not company cycling) before too long.” cycling, you’re doing yourself more harm by not keeping active.” Indeed, cycling has been growing in popularity over the past decade. With Bike SA more than an 88 per cent increase of bums on bikes in Adelaide since 2003 membership – more commuters are ditching the car to take to two wheels. Benefits And as numbers swell – cycling is Insurance including healthcare becoming safer. costs, liability and loss of income. words Julian Ferguson Several studies point towards a Legal advice free first legal “safety in numbers” effect – the more consultation with Andersons people on bikes, the safer it becomes Solicitors. and the city is becoming an ideal Discounts to events, bike holidays case study. and 60 bike stores across SA. Yet for peace of mind, many two- For more information, visit bikesa.asn. wheeled commuters may want some au/membership caught in a additional protection.
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t STARTED as just another all the right things – he submitted daily commute for Nick Spyrou. He his paperwork to the drivers’ insurer was cycling along Henley Beach and his immediate medical costs Road in peak-hour traffic when out – from orthopaedic surgeons and ofI nowhere an oncoming taxi turned physios – were all covered. right – straight into him. But digging a little deeper, “Without looking, he cut through. Nick’s colleagues told him he wasn’t I saw him, tried to avoid him by entitled to any pain and suffering veering to the left and unfortunately I compensation. According to new R slammed into the passenger door with legislation, his injury wasn’t deemed ight now 638,000* Australian children are my shoulder,” explains Nick. severe enough. living in disadvantage and need our help. Little did the taxi driver know “If I’d had this accident prior to that Nick, pictured, is the manager July 1, 2013, I’d have been entitled Supporting a child’s education is one of the most effective ways of a personal injury law firm – to compensation. But because it to break the cycle of disadvantage. Every dollar your fundraise for Andersons Solicitors. happened post July 1, 2013, I’m not “The driver stopped. The ambulance entitled to compensation.” The Smith Family through your ride will help provide disadvantaged came and took me to hospital – and Thankfully for Nick, he had a team children with the essential resources and opportunities they need that’s when I found out I had a broken of legal experts by his side. shoulder. I had four weeks in a sling. He understood the importance of to transform their lives through education. The Smith Family is the Couldn’t drive. Couldn’t sleep. It was a submitting all the right paperwork offcial charity partner for the Coast to Coast Bike Ride 2015. difficult period,” explains Nick. – and he investigated what he could To get started call The Smith Family today on (08) 8224 1431 With a team of lawyers – Nick did and couldn’t claim for. bike sa 2014/15 *Australian Bureau of Statistics (2013). thesmithfamily.com.au Outback Odyssey 2015 MTB Touring | 16 DAYS OF FREEDOM
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