Ride Leader Training course for Bicycle NSW members

Saturday 6th December 2008

Field Studies Centre, Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park

We at Bicycle NSW greatly value our Ride Leaders.  By completing the Ride Leader Training course, you are taking the time to increase your level of knowledge and skill in Leading Recreational Rides. By increasing the level of knowledge and skill among a greater number of Ride Leaders, Bicycle NSW - consistent with our Mission – seeks to encourage more members of our community to enjoy the benefits of cycling through: 

• Better organised rides – more satisfaction for participants
• Better planned rides – improved levels of safety for participants
• Better conducted rides – reduced levels of risk for participants and organisers  

Many rides originate when someone wants to share a favourite ride with other cyclists. This type of ride usually includes scenery, sections of road or attractions that are of special interest or benefit to other cyclists.

Other rides are designed specifically to attract cyclists of a certain skill and/or fitness level. For example, you may wish to conduct a ride during Senior’s Week for older participants, and then set about devising a route for this purpose.

No matter how the idea for your ride originates, the Ride Leader Training courses are designed to help you plan and lead a safe and enjoyable ride.

Course details:

Saturday 6th December 2008

8.30am – 4.00pm

Field Studies Centre, Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park

Cost: $25

Please note, you will need to bring a volunteer along with you to the course. Your volunteer will need to bring a bike and helmet as they will be acting as part of your riding group for the practical skills.

The Cycle City Fitz's Challenge 2008 is on again on 26 October 2008 in Canberra. You can choose the challenge that is right for you, with four levels of difficulty from 50 km to a gruelling 207 km climbing epic, in the picturesque, and sometimes hilly, countryside around Canberra. This is the 21st anniversary of one of Australia's classic cycling events, so come to see the national capital in spring and enjoy an extraordinary experience with hundreds of other cyclists. This is a personal challenge not a race. Go to

http://www.pedalpower.org.au/ for more information. You can register online at early bird prices or register on the day. Email us at fitzs@pedalpower.org.au for any inquiries.

SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER 2008

The City of Sydney Spring Cycle

Now includes new routes from Blacktown and Liverpool!

Entries now open!

Celebrate spring in a spectacularly memorable way!  Experience the thrill of riding over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, pedalling through some of Sydney’s most beautiful scenery, and then celebrating your ride in festive style at Sydney Olympic Park

The City of Sydney Spring Cycle is Sydney’s most popular annual recreational cycling event where thousands of cyclists of all ages and abilities join together to enjoy a Sunday cycle through some of the most picturesque surroundings of the city.

You can enjoy a fun bike ride while raising money for the MS Society – the event beneficiary charity!

This year we are proud to introduce 2 new routes, Ride Blacktown and Ride Liverpool in addition to the traditional Ride North Sydney. Or maybe you’d prefer to Ride The Park, a more gentle 7km around Sydney Olympic Park - ideal for families.

Saturday 29 November 2008

Hot on the heels of the hugely successful Gear up Girl Workshops in July and February 2008 and August 2007, the Gear up Girl Workshop is back!