Bicycle SA in Adelaide, South Australia | Non-profit organisation

Bicycle SA

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8168 9999

Address: 11A Croydon St, Keswick 5035 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.bikesa.asn.au/

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25.01.2022 World Bicycle Day is fast approaching on Wednesday, June 3. Bike SA encourages all Australians to join the World Cycling Alliances initiative and RIDE, POST and SHARE. Get out for a ride, no matter how long or how short, take some photos and share them on social media with the hashtag #WorldBicycleDay. Download the WCAs Toolkit at https://www.worldcyclingalliance.org//c/world-bicycle-day/ and access a swag of digital assets to get you through. Help to make sure World Bicycle Day 2020 trends around the globe and shine a spotlight on healthy, safe and environmentally responsible active transport!

24.01.2022 THE FUN IS BACK, COME RIDE WITH US! Shake off the 2020 gloom and join Bike SA on Sunday 15 November for La Grande Gita, a celebration of all that's great about cycling and the magnificent Barossa Valley! On the inaugural Adelaide Italian Festival ride, road and gravel cyclists will savour the Barossa's unrivalled food, wine and spectacular scenery on one of three great ride routes and - if you wish - join the fun of showing off your vintage bikes or fancy-dress vintage cyclin...g fashion. Ride it - wear it - show it - flaunt it! Places are limited so click the link below to book now! https://www.bikesa.asn.au/event/road-rides/la-grande-gita/ See more

23.01.2022 We are faced with increasing restrictions on the way we move, avoiding ridesharing and public transport. Encouraging a switch to cycling increases population health whilst effectively maintaining social distancing. https://www.theguardian.com//why-not-encourage-cycling-dur

21.01.2022 This is great news - The Adelaide Hills Council has identified an extension of the Amy Gillett Bikeway as a Priority Project to kickstart recovery in a communit...y still reeling from the Cuddlee Creek bushfires and now facing the devastating impact on tourism of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council will be seeking a total of $9 million from Government for 3 components of the extension: Balhannah to Hahndorf, Mount Torrens to Birdwood, Birdwood to Mount Pleasant. These new sections of the rail trail are expected to form part of the proposed Wine Capital Cycle Trail spanning 250 kilometres and four world renowned South Australian wine regions" Hills Voice 9/4/20 Photo Credit: Barry Woodman

21.01.2022 To our awesome Fat Tyre Community Well, its certainly crazy times so you wont be surprised to hear, we have made the tough decision to postpone the Fat Tyre ...Festival until 2021! Cycling and the Festival means so much to the community, its a big part of our year and it brings wonderful people together to play, laugh and celebrate cycling. Right now though, stopping virus transmission is the worlds priority and therefore ours too. This is bigger than us and we all have a part to play. But in the meantime please keep yourself in peak physical and mental condition and get out into nature and move your bodies while you can! On a positive note and something to look forward to.... Were pretty excited to announce more funding for the region which will expand the trail network into the Mt Remarkable National Park - keep following the progress on our socials! Keeping hope and having fun amidst all this is a priority too so we sincerely hope youll join us in 2021! Stay well out there people. Your FTF committee #melrosefattyrefestival #seesouthaustralia #cycling #mtblife

21.01.2022 BISA has brought to the attention of the State Government bicycle projects that can assist during the current emergency, as well as economic recovery over three... timeframes: Immediate term (0-4 months): cycling as an alternative to public transport; cycling for physical and mental health; reducing traffic-related hospital admissions Short term (2-6 months): economic stimulus to support existing industries; positioning for longer-term economic recovery Medium term (> 6 months): longer-term economic recovery and tourism-focused growth. http://www.bicycleinstitutesa.com//202003-coronavirus-resp.

21.01.2022 Cities in Europe are reallocating space for walking, cycling and queuing. Meanwhile, in Adelaide, schools back. While we are lucky to be in this position, our streets will probably never be as peaceful again.

20.01.2022 Wisdom of the trail 6 There can be no growth without personal discomfort. Or more simply, "no pain, no gain."... For me this applies to everything you, we or communities want to improve. Trail advocacy, planning and construction are great examples. Improving fitness or bike skills too. To build the strength and determination to ride up a massive hill will require suffering. For me, I like that suffering and as soon as Ive conquered 1 hill, Ill go find a bigger 1 or try to change up a gear or 2. To get better at "sending it" to clear the gap, mistakes can be costly to bike and body. But the reward of clearing the gap, is exhilarating! There is simply no way to get better without stepping outside your comfort zone. Words, plans, thoughts are cheap. There must be sweat investment to make any idea work. Ideas are nothing if you cant follow through with the personal physical investment. Or the "self" sacrifice. For every trail I have ever been involved in theres been personal sacrifice. Be it lost time with family or loved ones, busted fingers or a really sore back. The committee meetings are sometimes the most painful part! I dont want sympathy. I just want people to understand that for every trail you are enjoying, someone has gone beyond their pay grade, or sacrificed some personal fun or simply volunteered their precious time to make this world a better place. As is the case for most things humans enjoy. If you want something better for yourself or your planet, this is true too. You cannot change anything by simply talking about it. There must be action and discipline to make any idea work. I once read a line "Those that seek discipline are freed from desire. Those that seek freedom become captive of their desire".... hmmm, yes? And the Buddhist teaching that "Pain is an illusion" has been one of my mantras.... ask my kids. Tough love is as important as empathy and support. Not sure if this post will help anyone, but one thing is true. Nothing worth doing is easy....

20.01.2022 #regeneration #regrowth #renewal #adelaidehills #planetearth

20.01.2022 Additional Closures in Cuddlee Ck Forestry Reserve (Fox Creek) and Montecute CP. This covers the Mawson Trail, sections of the Heysen Trail and Mount Misery. Fr...om Forestry SA: "In addition to timber harvesting operations in the Cudlee Creek Forest Reserve, from 1-5 June there will be contractors on site conducting post-fire pest animal control work. This will result in a large number of vehicles and heavy traffic throughout the Cudlee Creek Forest Reserve and adjoining public land, both on and off vehicle tracks. In the interests of public and contractor safety we ask that people respect the site closure during this time; please note Montacute Conservation Park will also be closed during this period."

19.01.2022 Cheers to San Remo for sponsoring this fantastic event. To our La Grande Gita riders, don't forget Friday is Pasta Night! Perfect time to grab a carb load before Sunday's ride, check out San Remo's website for some tasty recipies. The weather is looking primo. Not too late to register, come and join us https://www.bikesa.asn.au/event/road-rides/la-grande-gita/

19.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY: CUDLEE CREEK FOREST TRAILS FIRE RECOVERY STRATEGY Help us identify post-fire recreation and tourism opportunities for the ForestrySA Cudlee Creek... Forest Reserve and Fox Creek Mountain Bike trails. We are preparing a fire recovery strategy for the Cudlee Creek Forest Reserve to guide the redevelopment of the affected areas and the re-establishment of the Fox Creek Mountain Bike Park. This project focuses on the Cudlee Creek Forest Reserve and additional land proposed to be included in a future trails network. The strategy will aim to establish how the future forest can contribute to the community, recreational and economic wellbeing of the Adelaide Hills community. We need your help to identify recreational improvements, opportunities, experiences and facilities for the visitor and trail network. Your views are important in developing a sustainable future for recreation in the Cudlee Creek Forest Reserve. Follow the link below to get involved and have your say!

19.01.2022 Councillor Simms has a motion for pop-up bike lanes at tonights meeting of the Adelaide City Council. You can watch this on the City of Adelaides Youtube channel from 5.30. The agenda is on their website.

18.01.2022 Fox Creek update. Thanks to all those who have put in so much hard work to bring this much-loved trail network back from the brink.

18.01.2022 A proposed bike track between the major wine regions could be the massive tourism boost needed post COVID-19.

18.01.2022 This is something we all should be aware of.

18.01.2022 Our ongoing commitment is in service to our cycling community during this time, we have scheduled a special broadcast of the 2016 Paris-Roubaix on April 5 from ...2130 on SBS VICELAND / SBS On Demand / our site. Plus more (via online streaming). Deets TBC. We are all in this together. Stay home with us!

15.01.2022 Linear Park cycling surge | All systems go for Bike SAs 2020 Annual Tour | Coronavirus safety news and more - https://mailchi.mp/bikesa.asn.au/bikesa_enews-131361

15.01.2022 The wonderful folks at Destination Trails have done it again, cleaning up some hard-worn trails at OHalloran Hill so that we can all go out and enjoy ourselves! Brilliant work, guys - much appreciated!

15.01.2022 Bike SA rides are back for 2021 | Council again delays East-West Bikeway | Don't delay if bikes are on your Christmas list - https://mailchi.mp/bikesa.asn.au/bikesa_enews-131418

14.01.2022 Outback Odyssey 2021 Adventure | Bikes Palya Success!! | Surveys Galore! | Watch cyclists power an electric car and more... - https://mailchi.mp/bikesa.asn.au/bikesa_enews-131386

13.01.2022 Well done to the dedicated volunteers who braved harsh weather at OHalloran Hill yesterday to improve the riding environment for all of us. Bravo and thank you very much!

13.01.2022 Another very positive meeting with Minister David Spears looking forward to seeing the upgrade of mountain bike trails and infrastructure rolled out in the Mt r...emarkable national park - an incentive from @nationalparkssa a huge $5million coming our way @bikemelrose #melrosesa #mtremarkablenationalpark #postivevibes #excitingtimesahead #movingforward #chooseoutside See more

13.01.2022 The Australian Government has just unveiled a $650 million package to support locally-led bushfire recovery with additional funding and support from the Commonw...ealth. All bushfire affected communities will be able to access support for projects and initiatives related to bushfire recovery. The package includes: $448.5 million to support the delivery of local recovery plans and projects $15 million to assist with the increased costs of transporting burned salvaged logs over longer distances $13.5 million to ensure bushfire affected communities can access local support for emotional and mental wellbeing $149.7 million to support critical wildlife and habitat recovery efforts $27.1 million to strengthen telecommunications capabilities and improve our ability to respond during future bushfire seasons More information is available on our website https://www.bushfirerecovery.gov.au//650-million-boost-bus

12.01.2022 Please read the following government notification regarding traffic restrictions in the Adelaide Hills from 15-19 June as essential roadside maintenance work is undertaken that will affect roadways and the Amy Gillett Bikeway. Be aware of the times and locations of restrictions and, as always, drive and ride so that everyone can enjoy their journey and arrive safely. ---------- The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI)... will be undertaking essential maintenance works to trim roadside vegetation damaged by the Adelaide Hills bushfires earlier this year. Works will commence this coming Monday 15 June, and are expected to be complete by Friday 19 June, weather permitting. Vegetation trimming will occur during the day alongside the following roads and a section of the Amy Gillet Bikeway. All roads will remain open during works, however speed and lane restrictions may apply. Cudlee Creek Road Kenton Valley Road Mt Torrens Road Terlinga Road Lobethal Road Amy Gillett Bikeway Please note that while all roads will remain open during works, a 1.8km section of the Amy Gillet Bikeway will need to be closed for one day on Friday 19 June, between the Quarry Road Roundabout and Newman Road, Charleston. DPTI appreciates your cooperation and patience while these works are undertaken.

12.01.2022 The Inaugural "La Grande Gita" | Event Updates | RAA Survey - https://mailchi.mp/bikesa.asn.au/bikesa_enews-131402

12.01.2022 All fans of the fabulous Eagle MTB trails, please take note.

12.01.2022 Hi folks Due to current challenges related to public gatherings and events, community consultation for the Birdwood Pump Track in the Adelaide Hills has gone fu...lly digital! To help encourgage feedback and explain the Pump Track Design, Adelaide Hills Council put together a nice little video to help start the discussion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTic5GD4PI4&feature=youtu.be Please provide feedback via the Adelaide Hills Council website: https://engage.ahc.sa.gov.au/birdwood-pump-track-consultati We are "stoked" to be part of this project!

11.01.2022 We thought wed take a look at old versus new with these photos of South Australia Police in 1905 VS 2020. The bicycle on the right is a Bullock push bike, wh...ich was originally manufactured in Adelaide. The bike is an original 1905 Police Bike as used by SAPOL, and it even has the old government brand on it. The dapper uniform is period correct and was loaned to us from the Police Historical Society for these photos. Even the location is period correct as these photos were taken at the old mounted police barracks behind the state library on North Terrace. And on the left is our current police uniform for bicycle patrols, complete with an E-bike were trialling for three months.

10.01.2022 Inaugural "La Grande Gita" | National City Bicycle Accessibility Tool | Bike SA AGM | and more! - https://mailchi.mp/bikesa.asn.au/bikesa_enews-131406

10.01.2022 Covid has dramatically changed the ways we move and cities around Australia are preparing for a post Covid world. As per the article: <>

10.01.2022 "Now is the time to act. We call on our leaders to listen to our nations experts. Safety for people riding bikes is an essential service" - Dan Kneipp, AGF CEO... We stand with over 100 Australian health and transport experts calling for urgent action from the Government to support safe cycling and walking during COVID19 and beyond. #spaceforhealth #ametrematters #safecycling #activetransport #COVID19 http://www.amygillett.org.au/agf-joins-national-campaign-ca

10.01.2022 Best effort for fancy dress!

09.01.2022 This truly excellent, balanced article by former Adelaide Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood is one that anyone who uses our transport network by any and all modes needs to read and take to heart ... for the benefit of us all. In light of Council again delaying this long-delayed proposal last night, please read this, get involved and back up his call for action and real leadership. https://indaily.com.au//our-city-must-serve-people-who-do/

09.01.2022 The City of Onkaparinga is seeking public feedback on a cycling trail connecting McLaren Flat and McLaren Vale. With safety concerns in the area including cyclists sharing 80km/h freight route roads between the two towns, this is an important discussion and the more cyclists having their say the better. So follow the link below and encourage friends and family to do the same. The survey closes on Monday 9 November. https://yoursay.onkaparinga.sa.gov.au/flat-to-vale

09.01.2022 COVID Update - details of the 6 day lockdown restrictions can be found at the link below. NB - outdoor exercise is NOT permitted. https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-an/stay-at-home

08.01.2022 Also this.... for options down south Get amungst it! https://www.yoursayyankalilla.com.au/tracks-and-trails-stra

08.01.2022 Hey all. Environmental & Trail Services will be giving Anstey Hill Recreation Park trails some love over the next few weeks. Works commence today (7th May). Mos...t trails will remain open for the duration but temporary closures may be in place while machinery is operating. Keep left, slow down, say HI and enjoy. Update. There will be modifications made to the upper section of Grand Canyon to improve flow and install features to better cater for "intermediate" riders who are looking to progress to black trails. Once these changes are made, take it easy on your first few runs.

06.01.2022 Happy World Bicycle Day!!! Bike SA hopes that everyone who shares our love of bikes - wherever you are and whatever and however you choose to ride - can join us in celebrating this profoundly important day and that you all have a happy, healthy, fun and safe day pushing the pedals. Dont forget to take some cycling snaps and share them with us using the hashtag #WorldBicycleDay

06.01.2022 World Bicycle Day...June 3 - time to Celebrate Your Ride!! | Registrations for Outback Odyssey are OPEN! - https://mailchi.mp/bikesa.asn.au/bikesa_enews-131373

05.01.2022 If you would like to get fit and meet new people, check out our Cycle Salisbury Social Rides program which is up and running again from Saturday 13 June. With 9...3km of trail there is a lot to explore and the Bicycle SA volunteer ride leaders would love to show you all the wonderful places you can ride locally. As there are rides from 5km up to 40km of varying difficulty, please take care when choosing a suitable ride and be sure to check the details (including the ride code which includes average speed and difficulty of the ride). If in doubt be conservative, or alternatively ring the particular ride leader to discuss. It is a requirement that we continue to abide by the 1.5m social distancing requirements and have no more than 20 persons in a group. It is also required that you text or phone the ride leader if you are intending to attend by 5pm the day before the ride. Your text will be acknowledged by the ride leader, securing your place in the group. Arriving unannounced on the day risks not being able to join the group. #cyclesalisbury

05.01.2022 Thanks Trailscapes for giving more people more reasons to ride.

05.01.2022 A Year in Review and Merry Christmas to All - https://mailchi.mp/bikesa.asn.au/bikesa_enews-131422

03.01.2022 Ready to get out and explore? Check out whats on and things to do in Adelaide.

03.01.2022 Come and ride with a Legend! Bike SA is thrilled to announce that Olympic gold medallist Anna Meares will join riders in La Grande Gita bike ride in the Barossa Valley on Sunday 15 November. Superstar and role model Meares is a brand ambassador for San Remo foods, which is sponsoring La Grande Gita. This ride promises to be a great, fun day out for all. For full details and to register, click the link below. https://www.bikesa.asn.au/event/road-rides/la-grande-gita/

02.01.2022 The State Government is seeking feedback on a proposal to extend the coastal linear park between Semaphore and Grange along the Tennyson foreshore. The more cyclists and walkers who provide feedback on this issue, the better the result is likely to be for active transport and recreation in the area. Submissions on the issue close at 5pm on Monday 8 June. https://yoursay.sa.gov.au//proposed-linear-park-grange-to-

02.01.2022 COVID19 update as a result of the Parafield Cluster - new restrictions apply and can e viewed here. NB Outdoor fitness activities still allowed. https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/recovery

01.01.2022 For all those mountain bikers eagerly awaiting the chance to return to the fabulous trails at Fox Creek, heres your chance to do something about it.

01.01.2022 If they can do it in Paris ....