2013 CYCLING FOR CULTURE Friday 18th Oct - Sunday 20th Oct

A bike ride through Country

“Maityuwampidlu Kaurna yarta-arra”

Imagine cycling for three days and covering over 300kms through breathtaking scenery and discovering a whole new world! Come on a journey “We walk taller when we hear our to discover Aboriginal culture and learn about the language spoken” stories and the land of the Kaurna people on which Steve “Gadlabarti” you live. If you are up for a physical challenge and Goldsmith, Kaurna Elder a cultural adventure this ride is for you!

A distinct group of riders will venture on a trip through Kaurna Country. We will explore sites of cultural significance for the Kaurna people and discover a part of the history of a place that most of us would know as the , the Hills or northern metropolitan Adelaide. We will ride along the Dreaming trail, listen to Kaurna Elders’ story-telling and get a better understanding of the lives of the Kaurna people past and present. An unprecedented cultural adventure!

“All the kids, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, learned the language and the songs and sang together from the top of their lungs... we all had the same passion.” Trevor “Tirritpa” Ritchie, Kaurna man, about learning the language and culture as a child photo: Sam Wundke Newspix

“My dream is that everyone in the Adelaide Plains understands the past of its people” Jack Buckskin, Kaurna man, 2010 Young South Australian of the Year and 2011 Living Legend

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE photo: Mark Brake Newpix

“Seeing a child’s face when they learn the language of their people and country…the joy, the pride, the identity and the wonder that will take them into the future. It is absolutely magic.” Auntie Alice “Alitya” Rigney, Kaurna Elder, with grandson, Trevor

What is this ride all about? Event sponsorship The aim is to raise awareness of the role of We will promote this event through the media culture in community and individual wellbeing. in and raise awareness through Language is an important part of culture and social media and a range of formal and informal individual identity. The was networks. Event sponsorship opportunities once thought to be dormant but has woken are available. To associate your business or up and is now a source of pride amongst organisation with this event as a sponsor or Aboriginal people. However, much work still supporter contact Graham Lewis: needs to be done to ensure that all children [email protected] have the chance to learn their language and 0435 061 008. their traditions. It is known that Aboriginal people are much better equipped to find their Day 1 - Friday 18 Oct - 72 km way in the contemporary society if they have a strong connection with their cultural heritage. Warriparingga (Bedford Park) to Karrakarlangga () START: Raising funds 8am at the Kaurna Living Cultural Centre Riders will be asked to propose a personal fundraising objective of between $1000 and $2500 each (in addition to paying own costs). Day 2 - Saturday 19 Oct - 117km Assistance and support for fundraising activities Karrakarlangga (Carrickalinga) to will include event brochures and a website with Kangkarrilla (Kangarilla) facility to create individual rider home pages and accept credit card payments. Prior to the Day 3 - Sunday 20 Oct - 127km event, opportunities will be created for riders Kangkarrilla (Kangarilla) to to interact with one another and with members Pirltawardli (Torrens Lake) Volunteering opportunities If you are interested in getting involved in of the Kaurna community for assistance with FINISH: fundraising and fitness goals. Torrens Lake, Adelaide organising this ride and have some spare time Donations over $2.00 will be tax deductable. and energy, please contact us! We need a broad range of skills and as many hands on Overnight stays in tents or swags on camp deck as possible. Organising this ride is fun and Riders grounds with facilities available. Places are limited (circa 20 riders) and are a rewarding experience and you will be able to show your talents and broaden your skills. expected to be highly sought. To be considered Where does the money go? riders will submit an expression of interest An initial project identified is to support Kaurna (see details below). Riders will receive an language development through the work of the event cycling top and public liability insurance Kaurna Language committee ‘Kaurna Warra Information and expressions of interest: cover. A support vehicle will accompany the Pintyandi’. The work of committed people over Riders Graham Lewis ride to transport riders equipment and provide the last 25 years can be seen in place names [email protected] maintenance, parts and First Aid. for parks and streets like Karrawirra Pari (River 0435 061 008 Torrens), Warriparinga and Tarntanyangga. A range of dedicated Kaurna people are Volunteering enhancing their language skills and the funds Astrid Melchers will be used to support the efforts of everyone [email protected] involved. 0431 556 971

Brochure Design by Kris Hodgins [email protected] logo by Shane Mankitya Cook

“Maityuwampingka ninku! Padni’adlu!” On your bikes! Let’s go!