Give a Metre – How to apply the Minimum Passing Distance Rule
Bicycle NSW has released a new initiative on the Minimum Passing Distance Rules.
See the details at https://bicyclensw.org.au/giveametre/
BNSW Spring Cycle – 15th October, 2017
Spring Cycle returns to Sydney on the 15th October and the 2017 ride will be bigger and better than ever!
The 10km Sydney City Ride, 50km Classic Ride and 105km Challenge Ride will once again take you over the Sydney Harbour Bridge main deck car free, past the Opera House and into the historic Rocks area. The 10km Ride will finish in Pyrmont while the 50km and 105km rides will continue through the eclectic Inner West suburbs and finish at Sydney Olympic Park.
This year also sees the introduction of the 16km River Ride, perfect for families and novice riders who are keen to explore the wonderful cycleway along the Parramatta River. This ride will start in Parramatta Park and finish in the festival atmosphere of Sydney Olympic Park with the 50km and 105km ride.
From beginners to seasoned cyclists, Spring Cycle is one of the best days you will experience in the saddle. Join Bicycle NSW and 10,000 plus riders for the event that shows off Sydney like no other!
SBUG Trip away in Canberra – 22nd October, 2017
From 22 to 27 October SBUG members will be visiting Canberra for a few days cycling. There will be various rides to cater for all levels of riders. All rides will be suitable for Road or Mountain bikes. All SBUG members are welcome. Contact Les or Anne Cornish on 0413 389 376 for more details.
SBUG Weekend away in Bermagui – 25th August, 2017
SBUG members are planning a weekend away to Bermagui on 25, 26 & 27 August, 2017. Rides on Friday afternoon, Saturday & Sunday varying from easy short rides to longer more challenging rides in this picturesque coastal area and the surrounding farm land. Rides are suitable for Road or Mountain bikes. All members are welcome. Contact Wayne Beckenham on (02) 4423 7430 for more information.
Cootamundra Bike Festival – 28th October, 2017
The Rotary Club of Cootamundra’s Coota Bike Festival is a weekend of bike riding fun, catering for all levels of cyclists. There are plenty of events for cyclists and plenty to look at if you don’t ride.
There will be early rides on Thursday October 26 and Friday October 27, see the schedule page for more details.
On Saturday October 28 the main event will be held, the Cruisin’ Coota ride with 4 ride distances to choose from, 94km, 60km, 38km or 10km. These rides will be supported and have drink stops along the way.
On Sunday October 29 we will have 2 recovery rides, one nice and easy and one for those who need to see more of the country side.
The Rotary Club of Cootamundra’s Coota Bike Festival and the Amy Gillett Foundation (AGF) have joined forces to promote safety on the roads, urging bike riders and motorists to be more vigilant in their responsibilities toward improving safety.
For more details go to http://www.cootabikefestival.com.au/
SBUG 20th ANNIVERSARY Gala Dinner
On Saturday 4th March, 2017 a very successful SBUG 20th Anniversary celebration and SOLA fundraiser was held at the Butter Factoty Restaurant. About sixty people attended and we were pleased to see some of the original members including Terry Threlfall, Naomi Spencer, and Duncan Marshall attend. These “originals” were each awarded a certificate of appreciation for the role they played in starting the BUG. Also present was Council representative Councillor Nina Cheyne and SOLA Operations Manager Julianna Skeels and one of their employees Brett, all of whom gave addresses. BUG stalwart Tom McDonald also gave a very interesting talk on the history of the BUG, and attendees were entertained by a continuous slide show of thousands of photos and videos that had been taken over the years.
SBUG 20th ANNIVERSARY Gala Dinner – Changed Venue
Due to circumstances beyond our control, SBUG’s big 20th Anniversary event on 4th March next has been changed as follows:
- Venue is now THE BUTTERFACTORY RESTAURANT at Greenwell Point Road, Pyree.
- There is now no band or dancing
- Price is now $45 per head.
The Butterfactory is well established and well known for it’s fine food in a beautiful country setting. The restaurant is tastefully decorated with a lovely rustic ambience. See www.butterfactory.com.au
Here are some things you can expect on this big night:
- Champagne and/or Orange juice on arrival at 6:00pm
- Entree and Dinner
- SBUG 20th Anniversary cake for dessert
- Drinks from bar or BYO wine, corkage $5/bottle
- Coffee or tea at $3.50/cup
- Drawing of prizes in our Anniversary Guessing Competition
- Expert Compare
- Some short addresses and special presentations
- SBUG HisTory special presentation by Patron Tom Mcdonald (10 mins)
- Continuous silent slide show of 20 years of SBUG photographs on big screen
Numbers are strictly limited to 60 and we have approx. 50 confirmed already.
Cut-off is 60 people or 13th February whichever comes first.
So, If you would like to attend please deposit $45/head ASAP in Bendigo account:
BSB 633000 Acct No. 156821456 (note – this is a special social account)
You must state your name in the Reference box when paying.
Thank you to all those who have already purchased the $75 tickets.
You will receive a telephone call from one of our sub-committee explaining how the $30/head will be refunded.
And don’t forget to sell those Guessing Comp raffle tickets – there are 25 great prizes totalling about $2500. Books from Amanda mumwah2@gmail.com or ask any Committee person.
Finally, work it all off on Toms Sunday AfterRide to Albatross Museum.
Ride and enjoy and support others.
Mel
El Pres.
BIKE WEEK 2016 – Certificate of Appreciation
SBUG 20th ANNIVERSARY Gala Dinner Dance – THIS FUNCTION HAS BEEN CHANGED – See Latest News and Events on the Home Page
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Anyone who has not yet bought tickets. We have to confirm numbers with the venue and caterers early in February so you only have until 31st JANUARY TO BUY TICKETS – DON’T MISS OUT!
2017 is the 20th Anniversary of Shoalhaven Bicycle User Group Inc.
To celebrate we will be holding a GALA DINNER DANCE on Saturday, 4th March, 2017 at the Nowra Golf Club, overlooking the beautiful Shoalhaven river.
We are inviting any past members of SBUG, members of other cycling groups and interested members of the public to celebrate with us.
All profits from this major event will go to Slice of Life Australia (SOLA) a local not-for-profit organisation providing supported hospitality employment for People with Disabilities.
It will be an evening of fun, excitement and nostalgia.
- Pre-dinner canapes and champagne, Main course and Dessert
- Presentation of the history of SBUG by patron Tom McDonald
- Continuous silent slide show on the large screen – hundreds of photographs from the past 20 years.
- Music, dancing, surprises and support featuring live music by ‘Shrewd Rhythm’.
- Address by SOLA founder Karen Anstiss.
- Drawing of winners in the Guessing Competition
- Cutting of our 20th Birthday Cake
GUESSING COMPETITION
To help raise funds for SOLA a Guessing Competition will be held in conjunction with the Gala Dinner Dance.
Thousands of dollars worth of prizes to be won ranging from a free Bosco tax return to Cafes meals and a Bike Shop vouchers.
Members who have business contacts are invited to help us provide more donated prizes.
All donors will be extensively promoted.
Members have been given books of tickets to sell.
All the prizes will be drawn on the evening of the Gala Dinner Dance. You do not have to be in attendance to win.
SAVE THE DATE – MAKE UP A TABLE
Tickets are available for cash payment from the SOLA Cafe, 82 Illaroo Road, North Nowra or from a member of the sub-committee after depositing payment into our special Bendigo Bank account.
BANK DETAILS
Bendigo Bank
BSB 633000
Account Name: Shoalhaven Bicycle user Group
Account No. 156821456
MAKE SURE YOU GIVE YOUR NAME WITH PAYMENT. No name – No ticket.
After direct depositing payment an email must be sent to cornish460@hotmail.com stating that you have paid and giving your name (and contact details if you are a non member) so that tickets may be forwarded.
Guessing Competition Donors and Prizes
In conjunction with the 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner Dance to be held on 4th March, 2017, SBUG are running a Guessing Competition. All profits will go to Slice of Life Australia (SOLA) a local not-for-profit organisation providing supported hospitality employment for People with Disabilities. All the prizes will be drawn on the evening of the Gala Dinner Dance, you do not have to be in attendance to win.
Tickets are available from SBUG members or call Mel on 0439 483 088.
Donors and Prizes
| Donors | Prizes | Approx. Value |
| Daves Cycles, Nowra | Voucher | $70 |
| Bosco Accounting, Nowra | Tax return | $140 |
| Slice Of Life (SOLA) Nowra | Cafe voucher | TBA |
| Beauty on the Bay | Fascial & Massage | $170 |
| Anonymous | Electric Keyboard | $650 |
| Our Bookshop & Cafe, Berry | Voucher | TBA |
| Berry Music Centre | Ukelele | $60 |
| Cafe – Ninety One Junction, Nowra | Voucher | $50 |
| Anonymous | Acoustic Guitar | $250 |
| Baileys Bottle Shop, Shoalhaven Heads | Rosemont Wine – 1.5ltr | $40 |
| Nowra Cycle Centre | Giro cycling helmet | $60 |
| Adane Furniture & Bedding | Homewares | $180 |
| Woolworths, Nowra | Voucher | $50 |
| Create a Celebration, Nowra | Voucher | $100 |
| Blooms Chemist, Nowra | Beauty Products | $255 |
| Go Vita, Nowra | Health Products | $30 |
| Hyams Florest, Nowra | Voucher | $35 |
| Deanswift Books, Nowra | Books | $30 |
| Dymocks, Nowra | Voucher | $30 |
| Stanley Johns Menswear, Nowra | TBA | $70 |
| Priceline Pharmacy, Nowra | Mens toiletry bag | $25 |
| Sahara Boutique, Nowra | Ladies jewellery | $120 |
| Jolly Ollies, Nowra | Voucher | TBA |
| Tree Adventure Shoalhaven | Adventure | $100 |
| Christine Burns | Cakes/goodies basket | $80 |
| CURRENT TOTAL VALUE | $2,595 | |
| Prizes will be bundled into three packages; 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. | ||
| More prizes coming! | ||
L’E TAPE ASTRALIA
L’Étape Australia is the only official Tour de France event in Australia. It is open to riders of all abilities and provides cyclist with the closest experience to riding in the Tour de France an amateur can have.
At the front of the main peloton, there is an official Elite Wave sanctioned by NSW – AusCycling. The best cyclists in the country will come to Kiama, the Shoalhaven and the Southern Highlands to compete in L’Étape Australia.
Cycling manufacturer Shimano has issued a global review of one of its most prolific bike parts after widespread reports of malfunction and injury.
Key points:
- Bicycle part manufacturer Shimano has issued a global review of its cranksets
- There have been long-running complaints about the crank arm splitting from the body of the bike, causing crash risks
- The review was only launched after an investigation in the United States found the fault potentially contributed to a serious accident
At least 2.8 million cranksets globally are set to be the subject of an inspection and review program launched this week by Shimano, the largest manufacturer of bicycle components in the world.
It follows investigations by product safety agencies in the United States and the European Union after more than 4,500 complaints were made in just over a decade about the cranksets failing riders.
The crankset, or ‘crank’, is the part that connects a bike’s chain to the arm of its pedal.
But Shimano’s Hollowtech II model has become notorious for problems with its adhesion corroding over time, forcing the crank arm to split when pressure is applied to the pedal.
Canberra cyclist Henry Strong owns two sets of the affected cranks, and said it was frightening to be using potentially faulty equipment while cycling at high speeds.
“The feeling that you might have faulty equipment when you’re doing 75 or 80 kilometres [per hour], that’s quite terrifying,” he said.
“When you’re cycling, something going wrong could, of course, be fatal.”
The issue has been the subject of long-running online forums and dedicated social media pages.
“I don’t think I’ve seen [a recall] like this in this industry, it’s huge, it affects potentially thousands and thousands of people,” he said.
“This is something that should have been recognised years ago.”
Mr Carling counted eight bikes affected by the problem in his small bike workshop in Canberra, even though they were originally being repaired for different issues.
Shimano said it had not been able to determine the cause of the issue, but had now acted on the complaints after a US Product Safety Commission investigation found the fault could have contributed to a serious accident involving an American rider.
“We are deeply sorry that any riders have been affected by this issue,” a Shimano spokesperson said.
Shimano’s Australian branch declined to reveal how many complaints it had received about the issue, and how many units it anticipated were affected in Australia.
The company said it would launch an app in October to facilitate its replacements.
“But it’s too little too late, if you ask me,” Mr Strong said.
“You’ve already had thousands of people that have had incidents, many broken bones, some people hospitalised.
“It appears as though they’ve finally come to the point where they have to acknowledge it, but I think they should have done it a lot sooner.”
Mr Strong, who competes in triathlons, will not be able to use his bike without a replacement before the first race of the upcoming season in two weeks.
“I don’t feel particularly safe using this equipment,” he said.
“We trust that the equipment we buy and invest in will support us, and will be reliable and meet a certain standard.
“I think Shimano has failed to meet that standard by continuing to manufacture and sell faulty equipment for close to 11 years.”
Riders are directed to get their bike inspected at a Shimano dealer, who will decide if it needs to be replaced.
Mr Carling said he was bracing for an influx, but questions about who would pay to fix the issue remained.
“I don’t believe that should be the customer, it is probably going to have to fall back on Shimano, but how are they going to do that?” Mr Carling asked.
A spokesperson for the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) said it was aware of the recall in the US and EU, and that Shimano Australia had commenced an inspection and replacement program for affected cranksets.
“If a supplier becomes aware of a death or serious injury/illness caused by a product they supply, the supplier must make a mandatory report through the Product Safety Australia website,” the spokesperson said.
