This will be the fifth year of the "Ride for a Reason" Charity Challenge in support of Bowral Tulip Time and Father Chris Riley's Youth of the Streets. All sponsorship funds raised go to Youth of the Streets. All fit "roadies" capable of completing a "Century" are welcome.
The BT Future2 Wheel Classic follows the route taken in 1955 by Jack Griffin, a professional cyclist. His son Ray of Future2 was inspired by his father's recollections of the ride, on rough dirt roads for much of the way. The idea is to get to Sydney on bike while raising money for young Aussies in need.
Open for discussion and posted in the Bunch Ride Finder Forum, 'orrsome153' give his personal view as to why he thinks Bunch Rides are better than racing...
In September, Bicycle Victoria counted 9111 cyclists using the road on weekend mornings between 6am and 10am. Accident figures compiled by Kingston Council show that, in four years to 2004, there were 102 accidents involving cyclists along Beach Road, including two deaths and 35 serious injuries.
Join Lance Armstrong and Robbie McEwen for a free Bunch Ride this Saturday - Tell your mates, bring your partner and let's make this HUGE - We need it to be bigger than any other Bunch Ride Lance has done - Come-on-Aussies!
There’s been a debate brewing in the Beach Road peloton over the past few weeks. Lately we’ve been seeing more and more riders sporting their time trial bikes in the bunch rides. The fact that more triathletes are out riding and the National TT championships are fast approaching brings out the TT bikes and aero bars into the bunch rides.
Wear bright clothing. Leave MP3 players and mobile phones at home. Never ride more than two abreast. And never travel in packs of more than 20. - SMH.com.au
We listed the M1 Cycles bunch rides only a week a go and already they have had a increase in riders in the bunch as reported on The Gladestone Observer.
The SMH online has documented the 'skit' from the Good News Week where Magda Szubanski expressed her frustration towards lycra-clad cyclists on Beach Rd. The TV host and comedian started by saying she was fed up with cyclists riding for exercise — "a four-lane highway is not your gym".
"One of the most important pieces of advice I can give to a cyclist attempting their first bunch ride is to ride next to someone experienced, and possibly stay at the back of the bunch until you become more confident riding behind and next to someone," - Kerrie Meares
Bunch Ride Finder is now on Twitter - if you want up to date news on all things bunch ride related follow our Twitter Updates.
Like to go for a group ride with the BOSS?
It's official, Lance is planning a bunch ride Down Under.
Let's make this the biggest of all the bunch rides!
So what happens when cycling Legend Lance Armstrong Twitters his intentions to go for a bunch ride in Scotland?
PEZ Cycling News featured a small article in their 'EuroTrash' section to help us with our search for all the bunch rides in the USA and beyond. PEZ Cycling news is one of our favourite sources for Cycling News, why?
Looking for your next endurance mountain bike race in Australia or New Zealand, or just want to keep up to date with the latest endurance mountain bike news?
Monday, August 2, 2010
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