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christian haag CEO, BiCyClE SA

B ike SA has been representing the interests of the bicycle riding community for over 30 years

and we wouldn’t be able to achieve the things we do without the support of our 6000 members and hundreds of volunteers. In this issue, we talk to two members who have two very different stories to tell about why they joined Bike SA.

More and more South Australians are taking the opportunity to jump on their bike more often. This is good for our state, it’s good for increasing physical activity, and it’s good for reducing congestion and greenhouse-gas emissions. And thanks to those of us who like nothing better than a cycling holiday, it’s good for our regional economies.

But there are many who are not riding because of concerns that our roads are unsafe. Bike SA will continue to advocate for increased investment from our local and state governments, who play a key role in providing safe cycling infrastructure.

And with spring calling a start to the riding season, it’s the time to dust off the bike and think about some great new places to ride with family and friends, so we’ll look at what’s new in some of our more famous riding destinations as well as the ambitions of two regional towns as they continue to develop some great off-road trails.

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Adelaide’s claim to be the bicycling capital of Australia only gathers momentum.

The Tour Down Under – Australia’s premier cycling event – will rightly stay in its home, world cycling authorities have decided, heading off any circling suitors.

That status is further enhanced by the accompanying decision to expand the Women’s Tour, another January highlight that demands more attention every year.

These competitive developments are supported by the tremendous growth of cycling tourism.

Bike SA has found that tourists who ride spend on average $591 each day they are in this state. That is high-value visitation.

To cap all this off, we have a community which has energetically and decisively projected a raft of measures to make cycling safer, better integrated on the roads and help end tension between those with two wheels and those with four.

The Citizens’ Jury recommendations have been received with enthusiasm by Premier Jay Weatherill and his government. The majority of these recommendations will soon be implemented.

Cyclists in other states can only look on with envy at the combined impact of these initiatives. Fortunately they can always get on their bike and visit.

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S outh Australian cyclists will ride more safely as a result of new regulations flowing from a unique

model of public consultation.The new cycling laws, which allow for

cycling on footpaths and the introduction of minimum overtaking distances, will come into force in late 2015.

The measures were recommended by the State Government’s Citizens’ Jury process, which involves a group of randomly selected South Australians debating contentious topics and the Government then implementing its recommendations.

In the case of the cycling laws, almost 1600 submissions were made to the State Government following adoption of the Citizens’ Jury recommendations and more than 1100 supported the plan to allow cyclists of all ages to ride on footpaths.

Also, about 73 percent of those who responded backed the idea that motorists must leave a gap of at least one metre when overtaking a cyclist.

The Government was pleased with the quality of analysis carried out by the Citizens’ Jury and the widespread level of support for its recommendations. It was a perfect example of people coming together to discuss a matter of practical concern and coming up with a set of commonsense solutions that are now flowing through into law.

An education campaign designed to explain the changes will start soon.

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prOjECt EditOr Gordon Kanki Knight

Art dirECtOr Chris Bowden

WritErS Christian Haag, Gordon Kanki Knight,

Paul Giles, Nadia Stamp, Ineke Mules

phOtOGrAphy Matt Turner, Mike Burton, Nick

Clayton, Matt Loxton, Calum Robertson, Noelle

Bobrige, Don Brice Photography

COVEr phOtOGrAphy Matt Turner

COVEr mOdEl Media presenter and model

Nadia Stamp wears red cloche by Adelaide

Hatters; Spencer skirt and “I Love” jumper, from

Review Australia. nadiastamp.com.au

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AdVErtiSiNG Malcolm Balcerek 8206 2729

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AdVErtiSiNG dirECtOr David Perrins

AdVErtiSiNG SAlES Jacqui Pawson

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4 WhAt’S NEW All that’s new on two wheels – from a quick fix for your bike to Adelaide’s toughest climbs, bling BMXs and paramedics who pedal

6 mEmBEr prOfilESTwo Bike SA members, two very different reasons for riding with Bike SA

7 fAShiON On-trend styling tips for looking chic and keeping cool in the saddle

10 liGhtS & lOCKSThe latest in rear lights and key considerations when securing your steed

11 E-BiKE rEViEWWe take the Corratec 28 Active Nexus 8 for an electrically assisted spin through Adelaide’s city streets

12 GrEAt ESCApESThe best of SA can be leisurely explored on two wheels. We take you to the must-visit destinations

16 tASty CArGOOur city boasts a peloton of pedal-powered food and coffee purveyors. We chat to the people who propel them

18 rEpOrt CArd 2015What does SA’s scorecard look like when it comes to getting more people cycling in our state? Bike SA tallies the figures

20 CAlENdArBike SA offers opportunities to ride every week. See what’s in store for 2015/16

22 ENdiNG thE AGGrOSome 35 South Australians came together to draw up a commonsense plan for safer roads. We look at the recommendations

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A quick fixYou’re out for a ride and realise you’ve forgotten to tighten a bolt or, worse, you hear

the hissing sound of a punctured tyre. Until now, if you weren’t carrying your own tools you faced a long walk home. But bike repair stations, each featuring a pump

and an assortment of tools hanging from cables including Allen keys, screwdrivers, a 15mm wrench are popping up across the city, allowing you to make quick repairs.

Here’s where to find them...

up, up, up! At 180cm and weighing in at 66kg, whippet-like cyclist James Raison is built for riding up hills – and he’s filmed himself riding some of Adelaide’s steepest ascents.

“Among people that are good at climbing, you’re still finding these really, really punishing,” James says.

The 29-year-old from Brompton is out to convince interstate and overseas riders that there are hills in SA that are as tough as the Alps. Many of the hard rides James has found are in the eastern foothills. His greatest challenge was climbing up Coachhouse Dr and Woodland Way in Teringie while the steepest ride is Gill Tce in Glen Osmond, which boasts a crazy gradient of 15 per cent. Each video includes a graphic showing the gradient of the hill and a map of James’ progress. And he’s not done yet – James is now filming Amy’s Ride SA’s toughest climbs. So expect more videos soon. See bikesa.asn.au/climbingvideos

eco cAddy in pocketGot a phone and $5? You’ve got everything you need to travel across town the eco-friendly way. EcoCaddy provides an affordable, reliable, and fun pedicab service that zips you around the square-mile ($5 flat fee) and to North Adelaide ($10 flat fee). EcoCaddy has a fleet of bamboo-bodied hybrid-electric tricycles ridden by fit local riders. Download the e-Hail APP that enables you to request an EcoCaddy for pick-up, select your destination, and be notified when your ride has arrived. Via Apple store and Google Play

preciouS cArgoBikes are often worth big bucks these days, so it makes sense to protect your ride. A good lock is essential (see p10) as is a secure and safe roof rack. The Frontloader by Yakima (below) is a top-of-the line rack for bikes. It takes tyres up to 7.5cm wide, can cope with virtually any fork and frame shape (sorry recumbents and tandems, not you) and can hold bikes that weight up to 22.7 kg. No tools are required, simply place the bike in place and clamp it. Integrated cable locks, available separately, secure your bike. $269 (special price – $239, including locks, for Love Your Ride readers until Nov 30) from Roof Rack City, 37 Gilbert St, city, roofracksa.com.au

quick reSponSe St John Ambulance volunteers now have shiny new tools in their first-aid kits – bicycles. The newly set up Bicycle Emergency Response Team plays a crucial part in ensuring the earliest possible response time to a patient, particularly in places that are not easily accessible by an ambulance, such as crowded events. Each fluorescent yellow bicycle carries the same amount of first-aid equipment as a volunteer on walking patrol. The team attended the Royal Adelaide Show, where they treated 20 patients, and the City-Bay Fun Run. stjohnsa.com.au

on velo, vinoWine and cycling are a perfect match – the Clare Valley Riesling Trail and Barossa’s vineyard rides are proof of this (see pp12-15). This handmade vegetable-tanned leather bicycle wine carrier allows you to take wine with you on the go. Simply snap it onto your crossbar (no tools needed) with the brass fasteners. Hidden clamps hold the bottle securely. It’s the perfect way to carry a bottle to a party or a soirée. Leather Wine Carrier, $34.99, reidcycles.com.au

Adelaide Free Bikes are available to everyone, every day. All you need is a valid driver’s licence, passport or Aus-tralian proof-of-age card and you will be provided with a bike, a helmet and a lock. Saddling up has never been easier.

CityBicycle SA 53 Carrington St, city Adelaide City Council 25 Pirie St, cityAdelaide Convention Centre North Tce, city Adelaide South West Community Centre171 Sturt St, city Adelaide travellers inn 220 Hutt St, city Backpack Oz 144 Wakefield St, city Bonython Park Kiosk Port Rd, cityConservation Council 111 Franklin St, cityHostel 109 109 Carrington St, cityHub Adelaide 5 Peel St, cityJarvis Subaru 190 West Tce, cityPeter Pan's Adventure travel 119 Waymouth St, city,Royal Adelaide Zoo Frome Rd, citytandanya 253 Grenfell St, cityUniSA City East Barbara Hanrahan Building undercroft, 108 North Tce, cityUniSA City West Jeffery Smart Building (security office), Phillip St, cityUrbanest 12 Bank St, city

NORtH AdElAidEAdelaide Meridien 21-39 Melbourne St, North AdelaideGolf links Par 3 Torrens Weir, North AdelaideNorth Adelaide Community Centre176 Tynte St, North Adelaide

BEACHESAdelaide Shores Caravan ParkMilitary Rd, West BeachHenley Beach library 378 Seaview Rd, Henley BeachSemaphore Steamtrain KioskSemaphore foreshoreWest Beach Surf life Saving ClubCnr Seaview and West Beach Rds, West Beach

WEStWest lakes library 72 Woodville Rd, Woodville, Hindmarsh library 139 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

NORtH EAStWindsor Gardens Caravan Park78 Windsor Grove, Windsor Gardens

For opening times and contact details, visit bikesa.asn.au/AdelaideFreeBikes

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AdElAidE AiRPORt Ground level, north-eastern end

of the terminal building

MilE ENd HOMEMAKER CENtRE 121 Railway Tce, Mile End

(outside Freedom Furniture)

CUlvERt StREEt / CHARlES WAlK Linear trail, cnr Unley Rd

ACC CUStOMER SERviCE CENtRE 45 Pirie St, city

(the BMX track off Unley Road)

UltRA tUNE SERviCE CENtRE 110 Unley Rd, Unley

KURRANGGA PARK BMX tRACK Pump only. Parklands (near cnr

Unley Rd and Greenhill Rd)

UNivERSity Of AdElAidE North Tce campus: outside Union

House, Napier bike cage, near Napier carpark; next to Elder Hall; and Gate 6

of Ingkarni Wardli building

GlENElG – MiKE tURtUR BiKEWAy Cnr Brighton Rd and Maxwell Tce

AdElAidE City COUNCil CUStOMER SERviCE CENtRE

45 Pirie St, city

GlENElG, MOSElEy SqUARE (next to Mamma Carmella, bike rack

and pump only)

tANUNdA, BAROSSA CyClE HUB Murray Street, Tanunda (near the

Barossa Visitor Information Centre, see p13 for more information on the Hub)

BMX Stars Take a knobbly-tyred roll down memory lane on December 5 at the Radelaide BMX Show and Shine. All of the ’80s classics will be there – Mongoose, Redline, Diamond Back – polished and looking like new. Proceeds go to Cancer Council SA. Port Wakefield Hotel, 22 Burra St, Port Wakefield, on.fb.me/1YPFjoQ

BOdy tORqUE BAlANCE PRO EURO BiB & BRACE SHORt, $130

Triathlete Felicity Dales founded Body Torque in 1986 so that she could offer expertly designed and made cycle clothing for triathletes, especially women.

Bike SA testers spent two weeks testing the Balance Pro Euro Bib & Brace short and noticed that this racing pedigree shows through. The shorts’ mesh over-the-shoulders bib features wide, highly breathable fabric and the shorts have eight panels stitched with flatlock seams – the ultimate combination for fit and comfort. Skin grippers on the legs hold the shorts in place without being sticky.

The shorts are the longest Bike SA has trialled – it’s a fashion thing – you either love long shorts or you don’t. We do.

Surprisingly, the cut is generous, so consider going a size smaller to get the added benefits of compression.

Those without a battle- hardened undercarriage might find the chamois a bit thin. It is great for racing and fast rides because there’s no squishiness or movement on the saddle, and thinner padding is a cooler option in summer. for: well made, cool in summer Against: chamois won't suit everyone

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Nicola Sheree Thompson is a registered nurse, so she works long and often irregular hours – which is where cycling comes in handy.

“Cycling to work is just so convenient. I live in Croydon, so riding means that I get there quicker than I would if driving – and, yes, I do have a car. There are no parking hassles, no parking fees and I get some exercise in my day.”

For this Adelaide twenty-something cycling is the social glue that regularly brings her together with her friends.

“There’s nothing better on a day off than riding along the Linear Park to the beach with friends. Coffee, long lunches, maybe a swim in summer and, of course, lots of gossip.

“I started riding about four years ago. My flatmate and I got our bikes at the same time, so I instantly had someone to ride with, which was great – and it kind of just grew from there.”

Bike SA surveys reveal that one of the key barriers preventing people from riding is not knowing where to ride and not having someone to ride with. With this in mind, Bike SA delivers a range of events both free

Bill McFarlane describes himself as a recreational roadie. When asked about his top three motivations for riding, he doesn’t hesitate: “One – the pleasure

of riding in the hills and foothills of Adelaide; two – friends and colleagues; and lastly – my health, which is important at every stage of life.”

This sense of enjoyment and a commitment to fitness are key reasons people cycle. A patent and trade-mark attorney, Bill also uses cycling as a way to roll away the stresses of work.

“The moment you start pedalling, there is a sense of purpose that is self-generated, and it propels you to switch-off the pressures of work, keep mentally alert to the road and your riding buddies and enjoy the ride.

“I really enjoy my work and consequently work takes up a lot of time, to which I add a busy family life, so the opportunity to start selected days by riding is a great way to ease into my responsibilities as a patent and trade mark practitioner and as a Partner of the Adelaide firm Madderns.

“When I want a rewarding diversion of my energies, my bike is a great option.”

Bike SA’s recent Business of Cycling Survey found that among executives 77 per cent ride for health and fitness, 55 per cent see SA’s cycling culture as an important recruitment tool. It also revealed that 60 per cent of workplaces provide end-of-trip facilities such as lockers and showers, which encourage employees to ride to work.

“Many of my colleagues and clients ride,” says Bill, “so cycling is a common topic of conversation on and off the bike.”

and paid that cater to all abilities. The events pull in around 75,000 participants each year.

“This year, I’ve decided to do my first big ride with Bike SA – Amy’s

Ride SA in November. I think the 60km option should be a good challenge for my friends and I. At least that way we should get to the McLaren Vale finish

in time for a glass or two of those nice

Southern Vales wines.”Bike SA has 6,000

members all across the state (as well as interstate and overseas) and their reasons for joining are many and varied.

For Nicola, her reasons for joining are simple. “I just love the idea of being a part of my bicycling community and Bike SA gives me that. I also feel a lot more comfortable knowing that Bike SA’s great insurance cover is looking after me. There are a lot of inattentive drivers on the road and it’s reassuring to know that the public liability and personal accident cover is there for me. I’m a careful rider though, after all I spend enough time in a hospital as a nurse, so I don’t intend to be there as a patient, too.”

Bill has been a member of Bike SA since 2010.

“Principally, I joined Bike SA for the great insurance cover. As a rider, there is no compulsory third-party public liability insurance, as is the case with my car, so I wanted to make sure that if I hit something or someone, I have peace of mind knowing I’m covered. The personal accident and income protection is a bonus.”

It’s often not long after joining that members participate in one of the many social rides that Bike SA delivers.

“I remember my first Bike SA group ride being one leg of a Grand Slam.”

Bike SA organised a safe and interesting ride through

parts of the hills I’d never ridden before. The staff

and volunteers are very supportive along the way, encouraging all riders to reach their goals. “Camaraderie

among everyone involved, from riders to

volunteers, marks a Bike SA event. There’s a truly

collegiate approach to the work they do and I’m very happy to be a member and support that work. Once you’ve experienced the enjoyment of well-run group rides with Bike SA, setting goals to complete rides like the Adelaide Dirty Dozen, Coast to Coast, Amy’s Ride SA, Three Peaks, or riding the mountains of France, are all possible.

Bill has three grandchildren aged one to 11. “As every grandparent knows, with grand-kids comes a new and wonderful responsibility, which is to set an example about life, including the maintenance of your physical and social health. Riding with friends and setting goals, is a very practical way to do this.”

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It was cIty bIkIng, along with fixed gear and old-school cruiser bikes, which reignited my want to ride a bike again. The primary-coloured lycra mammals crowding my coffee shop with an all too competitive vibe and attitude, had me take a backward step for a decade. But once it became acceptable to ride at a leisurely pace, while dressed in civilian clothes, I changed my mind.

Doing something good for the environment, exercising, saving on transport costs, no parking issues and a way more time-efficient way to travel – that makes cycling a win/win for all involved.

Cycling is a big business nowadays and it’s easy to see why: cyclewear is a rapidly growing market and fashion brands are beginning to realise the potential of functional, stylish clothing that performs.

With the Tour Down Under helping raise the profile of the sport, the industry has looked to capitalise on the rising popularity of cycling as a hobby, releasing dedicated cyclewear lines and collaborative capsule

fashion cycleFashion guru Paul giles and Model, Presenter

and love your ride cover star nadia staMP reveal how to look cool and stay cool on a bike

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collections. One of the worlds biggest and oldest fashion brands, Levi’s has released a commuter series, aimed at the casual city biker.

What you wear while cruising around on your bike for pleasure has to be thoughout, with practicality and style on parity. So here are my suggestions, starting from the top, for those who want to travel at a good speed while looking cool doing it.

Search for a helmet in darker or matte colours with minimal detailing and good head coverage, and you’re off to a great start. Skater-style helmets are good for the casual biker because they are a relaxed style in a cool shape.

Coming from a recent New York experience I found multiple lightweight layers were a much better choice than one big layer. This will provide you with greater freedom of movement and the ability to remove layers one by one as you heat up.

A T-shirt with a zip-up hoodie and a windbreaker will set you up nicely. A lightweight windbreaker will help fend off the wind and rain and protect your clothes from annoying mud splatters. They are easily stored in your messenger bag or backpack.

Soft stretch jeans are comfortable to ride in and will give you plenty of space where it counts most, the thighs and between. With some denim being a heavy weight fabric, it can mean jeans are too hot, particularly during the summer, so it’s worth investing in a pair of lightweight cotton chinos. Opt for a slim fit to reduce the chance of chino meeting chain.

Some fashion labels are doing a pants range that have reflective material inside the cuff that shows when rolled up (see p9), offering a safety element as well as style.

Leather-soled shoes are tricky to ride in, particularly when its wet. Rubber soles offer a better option, or stick with runners for a casual yet versatile choice. Place your leather-soled shoes and (wrinkle-free) Paul Smith travel blazer in your backpack i f riding to work.

Sunscreen is a must, ensuring you don’t forget about the back of your neck. A travel-pack size of deodorant should be kept in your bag and keep your hands clean with a pack of wipes so for

you lucky ones with hair, running your fingers through your helmet hair will leave no residue. They are also good for a quick forehead wipe down so on your arrival you look as fresh as a lettuce.

Ride safe, look both ways and be seen – while looking cool.

Paul Giles runs image consultancy styleshift.com.au and is the author of The Gentleman’s Guide to Cool: clothing, Grooming, Etiquette

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I’ve always loved fashion and bikes. From a young age I designed my daily outfits around my cycle commute and enjoyed the challenge of looking stylish without reverting to sports attire.

On a visit to cosmopolitan Milan I experienced the leisurely commute – using a bicycle to visit bars, clubs and restaurants while wearing pretty summer frocks and wedges or heels.

Over the years, my passion for the bike has evolved into more serious road cycling, joining groups on rides for fitness and fun.

It’s great because it is low impact and non-contact but still offers the chance to be competitive.

a tough grind uphill and the sheer elation of the descent gets your adrenaline pumping.

But cycling as a female fashionista – whether casually or competitively – can be a challenge.

Initially, I was frustrated to find that most cycling apparel is male-specific – which means it is a poor fit for women and often comes in drab/masculine colours.

Over the years I've scoured every possible cycling apparel website and shop looking for unique, stylish and functional clothing for my bike – for both the daily commute and my fitness hobby. My motto is – If you are going to ride, do it in style.

The two kinds of cycling I do follow different fashion guidelines. I can be a fashionable commuter or female roadie. But I believe you can enjoy

both kinds of riding in style. so here are my best tips for looking

great on a bike (at any speed): The Female Roadie• Choose a headband and helmet with a ponytail hole, let your lovely locks be free and avoid the helmet forehead indent. Try Specialized Propero 2 with the Hairport (from Bike Society, Anzac Hwy)• Kmart wireless T-Shirt Bras are my cheap comfortable best buy• Favorite bib shorts are made by

Assos – perfect for comfort and fit

The Fashionable Commuter• avoid skirts that waver in the wind and use a Tandem Ny skirt weight• Avoid a sweaty back from a backpack. Instead carry your handbag in a

Schwinn quick-release wire basket. • Find a style that suits you: a knee -length skirt with kick pleats; wide -leg culottes; chino shorts matched with light merino wool knits.• Wear a cotton or fine merino singlet in nude, black or white. Try Rapha’s base layer sleeveless in black, these are great under blouses, tops and dresses. If you do sweat a little, it protects your outer layers and can be taken off during the day.• Top up your fragrance with a matching body spray.• Avoid helmet hair and choose styles that work, such as side pony tails, a braid and plait. Pack a straw or wool fedora that matches your other garments.

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1 Joseph Uzumcu has created a suit that is at home on the bike and in the boardroom. It features a strong yarn and a more generous cut to allow for freedom of movement on the bike. 2 A hi-viz, reflective pocket square can be pulled up to aid visibility. 3 The collar pops up to reveal another flash of reflective panelling. 4 The trouser cuffs hide the most functional band of reflective and hi-viz material – perfect for riding home at dusk when combined with a good set of lights (see p10)

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“LIFe IS eASIeR if you don’t have to change out of your cycling clothes when you commute by bike,” says Bike SA General Manager Michael Bridge.

A committed commuter, Michael tasked his tailor Joseph Uzumcu with creating a suit that would take him from home to office to meeting in style and without breaking a sweat.

The result is a suit with some fun safety features – reflective flashes on the cuffs, collar and peeking from the pocket – as well as some additions you might not notice at first.

“Because Michael is wearing this suit while cycling, we have made a jacket that has a much fuller arm hole, so that he can ride comfortably,” says Joseph.

“Also, the trousers feature a fork piece, which gives him plenty of room to sit on the saddle.”

We AT BIke SA prefer to keep cycling simple. If you’re riding to work or to pick up the groceries, there’s no better thing to wear than what you’re wearing right now. Helmet on and you’re good to go.

But we’re also secretly a fan of – whisper it – Lycra. Now, it seems everyone hates Lycra. It’s an extra layer of cost and hassle, and the minute you put on some stretchy shorts you’ll be dubbed a Cadel evans or Anna Meares wannabe. But the fact is, if you’re heading out for a weekend ride, or you have a long daily commute, wearing a pair of Lycra shorts and polyester-blend jersey make sense.

Bicycle-specific clothing has been designed to make cycling more comfortable and safer. Let’s look first at the shorts – which are actually the only bit of Lycra, (or CoolMax) that cyclists wear. Firstly, unlike jeans, bicycle shorts or tights won’t catch on your chain. Lycra doesn’t chafe, it moves with the natural movement of your legs, it doesn’t trap moisture (aka stinky sweat), it’s quick to dry after washing, and provides some compression – which aids your muscles, by helping to prevent soreness and fatigue.

Best of all, bike shorts are padded. Worn without underwear, bike shorts make riding on a standard saddle feel like relaxing on the sofa. Before you buy shorts, make sure the padding fits not only your size but also the “sit bones” of your hips. Women will often need to opt for a women’s-specific short to ensure the padding is wide enough.

And what about that jersey? While not as important as the shorts, a cycling jersey also makes cycling easier and more comfortable. Jerseys are breathable, wick sweat away from your skin allowing it to evaporate, and have pockets for your phone, tools, food and money, and a rain jacket or sunscreen.

Breathability has been considered – although Joseph, who commutes daily, notes that “you only get sweaty if you ride in an aggressive manner.”

“We created Michael’s suit from a 420 yarn,” says Joseph, “because it needs to be strong and durable. Making it from wool allows it to breathe.

“we’ve also added an expander band on the trousers. So all Michael needs to do is add a pair of trouser clips.”

The finished suit is the perfect fit and finish for a cyclist about town.

“everyone knows that getting across this city to that important meeting is quicker by bike,” says Michael.

“There’s no traffic congestion. No parking hassles.

“With this suit I can ride safely in style and get straight to work – I just turn up at the office, ready to go. It’s the business.” uzumcu.com.au

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depASSer Nicholas Dinan is passionate about cycling, and as a South Australian he knows exactly what cyclists want to wear in our tough summer temperatures – so much so that racing cyclists have worn his kit in the Tour Down Under. Depasser’s classically styled socks, jerseys, bib-shorts and base-layers are designed locally and made in Australia and Italy. But despite making cycle clothing worn by elite riders, including Jack Bobridge, Dinan ensures that his kit remains affordable. depasser.net.au.

Mon doMeStique Mon Domestique kit is manufactured by SA lycra purveyor Fiasco Ciclismo (which also does its own range) and designed by Adelaide’s HM.Design (the studio behind yet another SA cycle clothing brand, Luft). Mon Domestique's Ride Adelaide women's jersey (left) is a full-zip lightweight top with cropped sleeves made from Italian Lycra to suit our summer heat. The matching shorts feature a wide gripper band and have a women's-specific cut and chamois. Limited numbers. mondomestique.com (Picture: Don Brice Photography)

Spin cycle clothing Spin has developed a loyal following thanks to innovative products such as its new FeatherLight jersey, which is one of the lightest on the market, making it perfect for hot Adelaide days. Owner Nat Peek designs each piece. Spin’s Lifestyle range is perfect for weekend rides – the jerseys pay special consideration to breathability and moisture wicking, and feature a waterproof back pocket. The women’s range features a women’s-specific sizing and cut. Available at Cycle Closet (left) and spincycleclothing.cc

Julian carne, owner of new Adelaide cycle apparel store cycle closet in the heart of the cBd, says cyclists should

have more options that just black shorts and plain jerseys. he stocks SA brands such as Spin cycle (see right) and luft and Australian brand Morvelo, he also stocks a big range of women's specific

clothing. run by keen cyclists who wear the clothes they sell, cycle closet is a one-stop shop for road, mountain and recreational cyclists. 122 pirie St, city

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“There are good reasons the majority of road cyclists wear bike knicks and jerseys,” says Julian Carne of cycle clothing store Cycle Closet, “that’s because it’s more comfortable, provides cooling or warmth depending on the day – and your butt will thank you.”

In fact the proper kit – shorts and shoes, jersey and gloves – helps to prevent not only a pain in the rear, but also the aches and pains that pushing on pedals and pulling on handlebars can cause on long rides.

When it comes to choosing shorts, there are a few factors to consider. First, it’s a rule of thumb that the greater number of panels on a pair of shorts, the better they’ll fit and feel.

You’ll need to choose between shorts with an elasticated waistband

(the preferred option if you need to make a quick pit

stop) or elasticated bib shorts with straps that go over the shoulder, ensuring that shorts don’t slip down. The

padding will be topped with chamois (for purists)

or a synthetic lining (which dries fast and is every bit as

comfortable as chamois).Merino wool is making a comeback in

jerseys, blended with polyester for comfort and better heat regulation. Summer-weight jerseys are often in a high-tech polyester or a polyester mix such as an elastane blend.

If you do buy a pair of shorts and a jersey, consider buying local. SA has seen a boom in locally designed products, see below.

“The local SA producers of bike apparel have design capability and outcomes as good as any overseas options,” says Julian. “The quality is high and you get designers who understand firsthand our climate and what the best fabrics and design features are that work best for us.” So saddle up, support SA and say goodbye to saddle soreness and sweaty shirts. Check out Body Torque knicks, page 5

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locks There’s a commonly stated rule that you should spend no less than 10 percent of the value of your bike on your lock. Ignore it. The price of the lock should be determined by one thing – how you’ll use it. For this issue of Love Your Ride we’ve focussed on locks that you can carry with you and use to lock your bike in areas with some foot traffic. All of them will prompt most bike thieves to look for easier pickings. If you’re leaving a bike out overnight, get a high-quality D lock, but if it’s portability matched with security you’re after check out these leading offerings.

1 Hiplok Lite, $ 64.99 Bicycle couriers have been wearing chainlocks around their waist for decades, and they were the inspiration behind British industrial designers John Abrahams and Ben Smith’s Hiplok. The duo has made wearing a lock easier and more comfortable, covering a 6mm hardened-steel chain with nylon and adding a velcro fastener, a reflective tab and a padlock that looks at first glance like a belt buckle. The Hiplok Lite is rated very secure – a 450mm bolt cutter is powerless against it, and few thieves walk around with anything bigger – and it weighs 1kg, that’s less than a couple of pints of beer, so you soon forget you’re wear-ing it. Best of all it means you get to commute without a bag and without having to bolt an ugly clamp to your frame.

2 Knog Straight Jacket: Skinny, $24.95 Despite its name, the Straight Jacket is not a wearable lock, no matter how crazy you might be about doing so. But it is a handy 800mm long, which allows for the safe frame, rear wheel and re-moved front wheel lock combo to be performed (with a jiggle and a squeeze). It weighs in at 850g and features a heat-treated, hardened-steel 8mm chain. The nylon cover – in lime, pink or white – prevents the chain scratching your frame and a shroud shackle on the strong 50mm steel-shackle padlock helps to keep bolt cutters from getting any purchase on the lock. If you’re going to leave your bike out in the rain, apply a rust-proofing spray to the exposed links.

3 Kryptonite Keeper 785, $59.95 The name alone stops most thieves in their tracks. Kryptonite makes serious locks, and despite this being the baby of the chain-lock range, it still features a 7mm manganese-steel chain and a drill-resistant lock cylinder. It’s also the heaviest of the locks on this page, weighing in at 1.59kg – so you’ll need a backpack to carry it. The nylon sleeve protects frames, adds extra rust protection to an already rust-proofed lock and features that name. At 850mm secure your frame, rear wheel and removed front wheel is easy. And if you do happen to lose all of your keys don’t fret, Kryp-tonite will supply you with a new set.

4 Knog Milkman Combo $32.95 In August this year, an Adelaide cyclist parked his Scott racing bicycle outside a café, entered to place

his coffee order and returned to find his bike gone. This is the lock he needed. It’s 132g, fits in a pocket and prevents opportunistic thefts.

5 Knog KranskyIf you’re leaving your bike in the rain consider the 1kg Kransky. Its 880mm braided-steel cable, connected via a stainless-steel shackle, is cov-ered in industrial-grade silicone is highly rust resistant. Better still, hand-held angle grinders hate silicone (it sticks to grinder discs and clogs the mechanism) so even professional thieves might be deterred.

rear lights6 Knog Blinder Road R, $49.99 Australian firm Knog has been coming up with bright ideas for lighting since its ground-breaking Frog light – the first to use silicone straps – hit the market in 2002. While it has retained the simplicity of the first model – no tools are needed – the lights now boast incredible brightness. Weigh-ing in at a shade over 50g but putting out a heavy-weight 70 lumens, the Blinder Road R is a compact powerhouse. Run time is up to 20 hours, it’s USB rechargeable with an integrat-ed USB tab (no cord) and is waterproof. We tested the Blinder Road R for seven months and it never failed us. Knog’s new Road R70 is the basically the same light in terms of output and design, but it features a new silicone strap for aero (oval) seatposts.

7 Lezyne Micro Drive Lezyne has a reputation for products that love being treated rough. The Micro Drive rear light has a super-tough CNC-machined aluminium body, so it’ll survive big knocks. It features tool-free mounting, but the silicone strap used to attach it to the frame is not attached, which means there’s the potential to lose it. Ditto the cap at the rear of the light, which is removed to reveal the integrated USB tab. Run time on the night-time 30 lumen setting is eight hours. The battery indica-tor changes colour at 50, 10 per cent and five percent. It weighs in at 73g, which is a respectable weight for an aluminium body. Our bugbear? The shape: the light sticks out 7cm. However, for the same reason the light only takes up 3.5cm of seatpost – perfect if much of the space under your saddle is taken up with a saddle bag.

8 Tioga Dual Eyes USB $39.99 A rear light is all about being seen, and no light offers bet-ter visibility than Tioga’s Dual Eyes. Australian law stipulates that a light must be visible to a distance of 200m. The Dual Eyes can be seen up to 1.5km away – take that Australian regula-tions! As with all good lights, the Dual Eyes offer tool-free mounting to a range of seatpost or frame diameters. The 10-hour run time is good. It weighs in at 81g. There are two negatives: the light sits horizontally on the seatpost, which meant that on test my legs brushed the light as I pedalled; and its USB tab is not integrated. bikesa.asn.au/Be-Safe-Be-Seen

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Electric bicycles, also known as e-bikes, are a hit with clued-up commuters who don’t want to break

into a sweat on the way to work, but they are yet to become really popular in Adelaide. Industry analyst Michael Oliver of Mintel (who coined the term Mamil – middle-aged men in Lycra), says sales of e-bikes are growing rapidly from a tiny base and in the longer term could play a role in introducing many more people, particularly women, to cycling. So I saddled up on a cold and rainy day for a test ride on the Corratec 28 Active Nexus 8 to find out whether more of us should be riding one.

It had been a decade since I last rode an electrically assisted bike. Would I know how to ride a bike with a motor? I needn’t have worried – the e-bike is

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intuitive, you just switch it on and ride.A sensor knows when you push on

the pedals and the motor seamlessly provides a smooth increase in power as it is needed. Friends will say you’re “cheating” – but on this bike the power doesn’t come entirely for free. The motor stops assisting you if you stop pedalling, but in return for a bit of leg effort you get a range of up to 140km.

This model has three power settings, – a handlebar-mounted visual display tells you which setting you’re in – and the highest makes pedalling up hill a cinch. I calmly cycled up Montefiore Hill and was surprised to find myself catching a road cyclist.

Due to a government regulated 250W motor, you get no assistance once you pass 25kph, so if you’re a fit cyclist who whizzes about at 40km/h stick to your carbon-fibre road bike.

The rider position on the Corratec 28 is relaxed and upright – prefect for seeing and being seen in traffic. The bike is easy to handle, too, thanks in part to an excellent choice of tyre – the Continental Contact 42C. In layman’s terms, this is a large diameter tyre, so it soaks up bumps and maintains a good contact patch on the road. In fact, the tyres are so good at absorbing road vibration the suspension forks and seatpost were never troubled.

When Corratec, based near Munich, began making bicycles 25 years ago, e-bikes were ridden by cycling-mad types who know all sorts of recondite

facts about brushless motors and peak wattages. Now, e-bikes such as the one I tested are easy to maintain. The Corratec 28 Active Nexus 8 features the market-leading Bosch Active Line motor, mounted low for better handling, and a lithium-ion battery that charges in under three hours.

The eight gears are sited inside the hub; brake and gear cables are hidden inside the frame; the lighting, rack and mudguards are integrated. This is a no-mess, no-fuss bike.

The build quality is unsurpassed: French rims, a Swiss kickstand, German pannier racks, tyres and mudguards – even a German bell. You get the idea. This is the sort of quality you’d associate with a Mercedes at a decimal point of the price.

E-bikes offer many of the advantages of a car or scooter without the ongoing costs or licencing requirements.

There is one downside to consider, however. Despite an aluminium frame and components, this Corratec tips the scales at 30kg, so it’s not a bike you’ll want to carry up stairs. But a setting allows the motor to be turned on when you’re pushing the bike up hill on foot.

E-bikes are a global trend that Adelaide should adopt. The Corratec 28 Active Nexus 8 is well designed, safe and reassuring to ride and offers excellent value for money. Get on it! See page 21 for your chance to win a Corractec 28 Active Nexus 8 e-bike valued at $3199

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There is no better way to explore the Barossa’s premium food, wine and rich heritage than by bike.

The region’s high-quality sealed cycling and walking network extends 40km from Angaston to Gawler via the three main townships of Nuriootpa, Tanunda and Lyndoch.

The path is ideal for exploring the natural beauty of this magnificent region at your own pace.

Travel as little or as much as you like in either direction, enjoying stunning views, attractions and generous Barossa hospitality every pedal stroke of the way.

Barossa councilor Bim Lange says he is excited about the progress the community has made in providing a safe cycling environment.

“For council, it’s all about health and lifestyle activities. It’s all about leveraging our investment in the Tour Down Under.

“The fact that you can ride off-road all the way from Gawler to Angaston and Nuriootpa is a real bonus for our residents and visitors. They can just focus on the scenic beauty of the valley and of course stop into the many cellar doors to taste the local wine and food produce.

“And we’re still working hard to provide more cycling experiences, particularly to encourage those who like to mountain bike. The tranquility of Mount Crawford Forest is unforgettable.”

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There is no doubt that our great state has some beautiful places to holiday. Whether a day, a weekend trip or longer, the proximity of great places and great people to visit are boundless. In this issue of Love Your Ride, we talk to locals who share their secrets. We take you to the usual hot spots of the Barossa, Clare and Melrose as well as some new destinations, where riding your bike will make for a truly memorable travelling experience. In a recent Bike SA cycle tourism survey, we found there are two key barriers to why more people don’t holiday by bike – “I don’t know where to ride” and “I don’t have anyone to ride with” were factors that prevented many venturing beyond their front door for a bike-break. If this sounds like you, then join Bike SA on one of our many road and mountain bike tours and see the best our state has to offer with other like-minded riders. So read on and find a whole new set of experiences out there waiting just for you, your family and your friends. Some familiar and some new, and each in their own way always different. bikesa.asn.au/shortstayridelong

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Local accommodators increasingly welcome visitors and their bikes with open arms. Seppeltsfield Vineyard Cottage owner Sharyn Rogers says “we get a lot of riders from Australia and overseas who want to experience our Barossa at a more leisurely pace.

“We make sure they have a secure place for their bike, some good local knowledge of where to ride, as well as maps that support a great experience. We’re also looking forward to some quieter off-road trails that are currently being planned.”

One of the big wins for the area is the new Cycle Hub. Located next to the Visitor Centre in Tanunda, the Hub provides bike storage, toilets and change rooms, a bike-maintenance station, lockers for personal items, a vending machine stocked with essential cycling items as well as bike hire through the Barossa Visitor Centre.

Barossa by Bike – sounds divine!

BARoSSA BIke HIRe Call Louis den Berger, accredited Bike SA technician, for your bike sale needs (Apollo, Norco, Merida and BMX) as well as parts, accessories, and of course bike servicing and repair. Louis also provides cycle tours and gourmet bike experiences. barossabikehire.com.au

evAnS CYCLe SHed Fully equipped bike shop with loads of friendly advice, self guided maps and information on other community rides. Also the opportunity of out-of-hours support (subject to availability). 47 Murray St, Tanunda, 0488 633 564

Damian Cerini from Tour de Vines, has been running tours along the Riesling Trail since 2012. “We have groups from all over the world coming to experience this brilliant trail, which features loads of food and wine treats. It’s a real escape.”

The camaraderie within the trail community speaks volumes for why this trail is such a good experience.

“We think it’s important to support the work of the Riesling Trail Committee and have been a member for many years,” Damian says.

“Our mission is to give our customers amazing and memorable travel getaways and unique food and wine experiences. Travel lightly, give kindly, be respectful, have fun.”tourdevines.com.au

Bike SA partners with regional communities to get more people cycling. The inaugural Wine, Wheels & Whiting – Clare to Copper Coast event is just one example, says Bike SA’s Ineke Mules.Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Clare Valley and the sparkling Copper Coast, the inaugural Wine, Wheels & Whiting recreational ride was a resounding success for all involved.

The aptly titled event saw over 300 participants wind their way through the 125km route from Clare and ending in Wallaroo. Many participants took it easy, stopping along the way to take in the beautiful vistas and smells of the canola fields in full bloom.

Perfect weather also brought out the locals, who cheered the riders along as they powered through the final stretch towards the finish line at Wallaroo Tourist Park. Members of the community turned out to show their support and enjoy the post-event entertainment, which included live music and show-cased the diversity of regional food and wine.

The event aims to cater to a wide range of ages and fitness levels with riders having the option to set-off from the townships of Snowtown or Bute for shorter distances. Kids didn’t miss out on the fun either, joining the main pack 8km before the finish for the special family ride along the stunning Wallaroo foreshore.

Both communities are hopeful that the ride will bring an economic boost to the region.

Resident rider Nathaniel Peek (see page 8) says the Clare Valley in particular has great potential for cycling weekends.

Clare Mayor Allan Aughey is also keen to see the event continue and says the region is part of a “critically important recreational and tourism industry.”

Bike SA has delivered tours to this region for many years and judging by the enthusiasm, this Wine, Wheels & Whiting is unlikely to be the last. bikesa.asn.au/winewheelswhiting

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The Riesling Trail is perhaps SA’s most iconic rail trail. It’s a great success story made from a unique mix of local business and community partnerships that have seen this 36km low-gradient rail corridor provide an easy ride for all fitness levels from Auburn to Clare.

It’s so good, it made a British newspaper’s top 10 bike-friendly wine routes in the world, alongside rides in Austria, France, USA, South Africa, NZ and South America. With an endless supply of accommodation, wineries, local food producers, heritage experiences and plenty of bike-hire outlets, you can ride it in a day or take a week and gorge on some of the best food and wine in the state.

And the good news continues for the region with a $189,000 grant to resurface the trail that has seen tens of thousands of feet and bicycle tyres over the previous 20 years. All this is just two hours north of Adelaide.rieslingtrail.com.au

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Bike SA’s Free Rides Programme connects you with thousands of well organised and safe rides all across the state, seven days a week. bikesa.asn.au/freeridesandgroups

Bike SA started building the sweet single-track trails of Melrose back in 2004, and since then the local community has continued to develop this outstanding mountain biking destination. From beginner riders to advanced, there are trails for everyone – including families – with Melrose hosting a couple of great community events, such as the annual Fat Tyre Festival.

The increasing popularity of Melrose as a must-ride destination

Well known as a great place to get away and experience all the rugged beauty of the Limestone Coast, Robe is expanding its “things to do” list.

“Our community sees mountain biking as a natural alternative way to see this terrific region and really provide another reason to come and visit,” says Derek Hooper of the Robe Mountain Bike Association (ROMBA).

“Already we have a series of family-friendly cycling loops that meander through town with must-see stops and ride along the coast to the obelisk. We’re currently planning a series of trails for more experienced riders along the cliff tops and through the district.”

In developing unique mountain biking activities for both residents and visitors, ROMBA is looking to take advantage of the local topography and sandy soils, which make for perfect trails for wide-tyred “fat bikes”, as well as constructing a world-class pump track.

“Pump track riding is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and is great for developing skills and encouraging fitness and participation. We also see this as a major tourism driver for the region.”

With nearly 50km of formal and informal off road and forest trails, it won’t be long before Robe is recognised for providing some truly unique riding through a truly spectacular landscape.

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is now starting to pay dividends for the town’s economy with several new cycle-friendly businesses joining local bike shop Over the Edge to welcome pedalling visitors.

Donna Murnane and Woz Buckland recently moved to Melrose from Victoria. “It was going to be a two-year trip around Australia, but when we arrived in Melrose after only a few months we loved it so much we stayed,” says Donna.

“We bought the Old Bank House and opened a B & B as well as the Vault Café – and business is booming.

“We see so many mountain bikers coming to stay through the year. We like to make it as easy for them as possible with a large undercover area out the back where bikes can be maintained, washed and securely stored.”

Donna recommends stopping by to grab one of Old Ev’s homemade pies, which sell like hot cakes (or should that be hot pies).oldbankhousebnb.com.au

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Could the Adelaide Hills be a premier global cycling desitination? Ian Fehler, owner of mountain bike tour company Escapegoat Adventures, says yes. Here’s his plan for our ranges.The Adelaide Hills has always had amazing potential as a mountain biking and road cycling destination. The fact the hills and our parks are so close to the city, easily accessible by bike or public transport, such as the Belair train line, makes it a potential to be a world-class cycling area in waiting. But until recently this had been a missed opportunity.

Recent mountain bike trail investments in the areas of Sturt Gorge and Shepherds Hill and the State Government’s current plan to establish the Adelaide Mount Lofty Ranges as an international mountain biking destination, are a massive step in the right direction.

Cycle tourism is not just about bike riders, it is about building local businesses that service the needs of people who holiday by bike, whether it’s a local pub, accommodation providers, bakeries, bike shops, wine and food producers or the many heritage attractions along a route.

It is imperative that government agencies and the South Australian Tourism Commission work with local businesses and tourism operators as well as the broader cycling community to bring out the best that we have to offer for both residents and visitors alike.

We now have an amazing network of trails across the Mount Lofty Ranges, but we need to tell the world about them. We need to develop a destination brand that reinforces the fact that the Tour Down Under is not the only bike show in town. As a small business mountain bike tourism operator, we consider a well-funded marketing strategy is urgently needed.

We need to continue with this planning, to develop more and better trails and to open new areas to riding, such as the unused SA Water reservoirs. South Australia is already an extraordinary place to ride a bike, we just need to make sure everyone knows it. escapegoat.com.au

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What’s on the menu? Smoothies made with freshly frozen fruit, blended using 100 percent pedal power. We make dairy and non-dairy smoothies, which are equally great. Our smoothies are all given names related to cycling: The BMX (banana and berries), The Fixie (cacao powder and vanilla beans) and The Tandem (pear and watermelon). What’s the one thing people have to try? Coconut smoothies – they are relatively new. Give them a go!Top speed? The blades in our blender can reach speeds of over 5000rpm.Furthest you’ve ridden your food bike? In a solid day of pedalling smoothies I guess it would be about the equivalent of riding at least 20km. Do people understand what Smooth Revolution is all about? Sure, and customers are encouraged to blend their own smoothie. Are there benefits to working from a (stationary) bike? By blending their own smoothies people are involved with creating the delicious smoothie they are about to enjoy. facebook.com/smoothrevolution

What’s on the menu? Cold brew coffee: milk mixes, straight black over ice and cold drip shots.What’s the one thing people have to try? The almond milk with maple syrup is a killer. Top speed? Slowly.Furthest you’ve ridden your coffee bike? I only pull it into and out of the city. So it doesn’t ride for more than 3km or so.Do people understand what Mischief Brew is all about? I always get a few hoots and hollers as I’m cycling through the city. The biggest issue for me is pulling up to a spot when guys are walking through a park and they’ll say “Oh man, I’d love to grab a beer” – so I have to tell them that I don’t sell beer, even though it kind of looks like it. But cold brew coffee is slowly catching on. Last summer, it was a lot of education – I still often get people come up and ask for a latte or a cappuccino, but I think we’re slowly getting there. Are there benefits to working from a bike? Being among the people is really rad. You’re outside and among it and the chats flow. I’ve worked in bricks and mortar business before – in hospitality – for a long time and the opportunity to be outside among the people is most definitely the most addictive prospect for Mischief Brew. I like the idea that I’m out, in the park, under the sun and dealing with lots of different people.mischiefbrewcoffee.com

What’s on the menu? We do any sort of coffee that you would like, along with chai, decaf – if we must – and hot chocolate. Our “dirty chai” –where we combine coffee with chai – is popular and we’re starting to do iced coffee throughout the summer season.What’s the one thing people have to try? I’d always recommend a long macchiato.Top speed? Very slow.Furthest you’ve ridden your coffee bike? Well, the bike weighs close to 350kg...Do people understand what Steampunk Coffee is all about? Yeah, but I had one lady who didn’t know what chai was. She really struggled with the idea. I ended up giving her the drink for free.Are there benefits to working from a bike? I love working at Flinders St Market – that is a regular for me. I also love the BlenheimFest, which is in Leasingham. It’s like a compressed WOMADelaide, but very local. It’s awesome. On the bike, we use a Fracino coffee machine built in Birmingham. It’s a hand-pressed machine, there are no pumps, and it runs off LPG. It’s about 70 percent more efficient than an electric machine. Allegedly! I’m very fortunate that Kommon Grounds is my roaster, he’s also my business partner, so I have the joy of quickly getting freshly roasted beans whenever I need them.kommongrounds.com.au

What’s on the menu? I serve New York-style hot dogs. I wanted to bring New York-style hot dogs to Adelaide. I do Mexican dogs, I do American sauces, I try to go for that real straight-up New York-style hotdog, but maybe a little nicer than the New York ones.What’s the one thing people have to try? Our signature best-seller is definitely the New York Special – though a lot of people want to have the New York Special simply because it has the most things on it.Top speed? 30 knots! Freefall it’s faster.Furthest you’ve ridden your coffee bike? I try to keep it in the central city, but I have taken it a bit further. So probably Parkside or Glen Osmond.Do people understand what Flamin’ Wieners is all about? Yeah, but for some reason people often refer to the New York Special as the “Network Special”.Are there benefits to working from a bike? I have a lot of fun on the bike. It’s a nice bike to ride and it looks good. I ride it everywhere I go. Getting there is half the fun, and I love the chance to interact with people. It’s totally self-sufficient up to about 150 dogs. I never usually run out of dogs, but if I do sell out I’m happy. My favourite places to work are That Dapper Market and also the Summer Fridays in the East End. I even do weddings and parties.facebook.com/FlaminWeiner

What’s on the menu? We started off doing Cambodian rolls – a marinade with beef or chicken, which we then we put into bread rolls. Traditionally, we do it with pickled veggies, but we have intensified the flavour with the meat, so we put the fresh salad in there, so it tastes a bit more savoury.What’s the one thing people have to try? Any of our rolls! Chicken is by far the most popular – beef is catching up though. Beef is the one we wish more people would order.Top speed? 20 – if we really try.Furthest you’ve ridden your food bike? We used to live in Brompton and Joel [Schulz, co-owner] rode it into the city. We’ve since tweaked it a bit because the tail end used to swish side to side. Do people understand what Phat Buddha Rolls is all about?People just kind of look at us and think “What are you selling?” So we have to go through the whole spiel and most of the time we hook them in – I think it’s the whole nostalgia. They love the bike set up.Are there benefits to working from a bike? The bike is more interactive with customers – people are more likely to to buy from you when we’re on the bike. We won’t get rid of them forever, that’s how we started. But we are moving into bricks and mortar – we’re opening in Flinders St soon.facebook.com/phatbuddharolls

What’s on the menu? Vegetarian and vegan burgers, a salad and a sweet. It’s a small menu, but four kinds of burgers means it’s still hard to choose.What’s the one thing people have to try? The most popular is the grilled haloumi and mushroom burger – you can’t beat that haloumi.Top speed? Down King William Rd to the river – 15km/h!Furthest you’ve ridden your food bike? St Peters or Bowden to the city, both were challenging. Windy days are not fun on the bike, whether it’s riding or trying to put lettuce on a bun. Do people understand what Veggie Velo is all about? Nobody cares anymore about the bike, it’s all about the food. But sometimes it still surprises people. Perhaps some of our success comes from the fact that we are doing it on a bike instead of a truck.Are there benefits to working from a bike? We like that we don’t have a barrier between us and the customers. We stand on the same level – and it makes for a bit of entertainment.facebook.com/VeggieVelo

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or over a decade, the Tour Down Under has showcased South Australia as a great place to visit and take a cycling holiday, taste our wines and premium food

produce, and experience our many cultural festivals and activities.

But behind the glitz and glamour of the one-week TDU, what does SA’s scorecard look like in terms of actually getting more people cycling in SA?

The state government’s Strategic Plan has expressed a target of doubling cycling participation by 2020.

The National Cycling Participation survey, run biennially since 2011, shows however there has been only a marginal increase in the numbers of Australians riding as a total population. Around 60 percent of

Australians say they would ride their bikes more if they felt it was safer to do so.

While the survey results are disappointing, dive a little deeper into the numbers and the good news is we are seeing increases in cycling rates in those suburbs that are investing in cycling infrastructure.

So the “build it and they will come” maxim holds true. The Mike Turtur Bikeway’s 1100 daily riders and the over 10,000 trips per day in the CBD are just two examples where good infrastructure encourages people to leave their car at home.

There is every expectation that the work currently underway on the Norwood and Prospect bike boulevards will encourage more people to ride.

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For every bike on the road, there is one less car.

Of course, people on bicycles are about much more than transport. The basket of benefits of more people riding extends to improved physical and mental health, real reductions in road congestion and greenhouse emissions as well as jobs and economic growth through tourism, which is currently valued at $2 billion to the national economy each year.

State and local governments play a vital role in extracting these benefits, through smart investment, strong policy frameworks and by promoting a culture of partnership in how business, the community and government can work together.

There are now many encouraging signals from government in the policy area.

The state government’s Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan will see more medium-density residential precincts constructed, which will in turn drive economic benefit, create city vibrancy and improve the quality of life for residents.

Inter-agency cooperation is increasing, with recent agreements being struck between the departments of health and environment with the simple aim to encourage people to get out and experience our national parks.

The state has increased funding to double the number of primary school children receiving bicycle education. Programs that get children physically active are vital.

State and local authorities are working to develop the Mount Lofty Ranges as a mountain biking destination of international

significance. On the back of the Tour Down Under, this $1.5 million investment has the capacity to deliver jobs and economic growth to regional communities and reinforce SA as a premium cycle tourism destination.

Roy Morgan Research recently released a study showing that of the top 10 destinations nominated by cycle tourists to visit, half were in South Australia.

Local governments are increasingly working

together on bicycle strategies that improve transport connectivity through their streets.

So with these policy stars falling

into line, will we double the number of

us riding our bikes by 2020? While it will remain

a challenge, we must find smarter ways of doing business.

An over-reliance on government funding is a thing of the past. There is no doubt, however, that smarter allocations of existing monies will go far in bridging the shortfall.

Further, government must place a higher value on the knowledge and expertise that community and business groups can bring to the table and to work openly and collaboratively with them in spreading the load in order to share the benefit.

Cycling’s top three priority areas continue to be the provision of high-quality cycling infrastructure, the opportunity for every primary school child to be provided with bicycle education and a focus on cycle tourism destination development and marketing.

In thinking about the sort of place we would like our children and grand-children to grow up in, there are few who would argue for the status quo.

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• The latest Bosch Active Line mid-mount motor system (Generation 2) for smooth, efficient and quiet operation.• Bosch Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery unit to assist you for over 90 kilometres range under standard conditions. The unit also offers a super-fast full recharge in under three hours.

Reid has brought its popular range of vintage, singlespeed, hybrid, road, MTB and now e-bikes to Adelaide with a store on Pulteney St, city. With bikes from $249 including a lifetime warranty on frame and forks and 12-months free servicing, there is no excuse for anybody not to get on a bike! Store open seven days a week. reidcycles.com.au/Adelaide.

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Grand Slam Series #5 Proudly supported by Boileau Business TechnologySunday 18 OctoberMount Pleasant 100km or 200kmRiding 200km through the Hills is a long day in the saddle in anyone’s language – and it makes the fifth and final Grand Slam of the year one of the biggest challenges on the Australian calendar. There are plenty of tough rides interstate, but nothing matches SA’s Grand Slam season finale. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been working all year towards riding your PB, or you’re one of the serious few who doesn’t get out bed for anything less, everyone’s welcome to take the challenge. bikesa.asn.au/GrandSlam

Free rides every week for everyoneBike SA’s Rides Programme offers over 2000 rides every year. Organised and led by volunteers, there’s something for everyone and best of all they’re free. Over 30,000 people enjoy these friendly social rides – ideal if you’re getting back on the bike after a few years or taking it up for the first time. There’s plenty, too, for experienced and intermediate riders, on and off the bitumen. bikesa.asn.au/RidesProgramme

Learn how to fix your bikeChoose from dozens of Bike SA Bike Maintenance Courses, delivered by experienced mechanics in our own workshop. From short Basic Bike Care and Gears & Brakes sessions, to Comprehensive and Advanced classes, there is a course right for you. Just learning how to repair a puncture, oil your chain and tweak your brakes can be enough to coax your trusty treadly out of the shed this summer. bikesa.asn.au/BikeMaintenance

Free workplace cycling safety coursesMake your business safer for cycling with this quick and innovative program. The free 30-minute sessions offer the facts on the types and locations of our most frequent crashes and the most effective strategies for avoiding them. Participants receive a USB bike light, saddle bag, slap bands, backpack cover, sticker and three-month Bicycle SA membership. bikesa.asn.au/be-safe-be-seen

Santos Tour Down UnderSaturday 16 to Sunday 24 JanuaryAdelaide and regional South AustraliaUCI World Teams will race for overall honours in SA. Register to ride the Bupa Challenge Tour and tackle the same stage as the pros across four distances.tourdownunder.com.au

Easter Cycle Friday 25 to Monday 28 MarchWaikerieWaikerie in the Riverland is the backdrop for small and big adventures on two wheels across the long weekend. Join family and friends for four days of discovery, adventure, history, culture, great food and company, all from the comfort of your bike.bikesa.asn.au/EasterCycle

LATER IN 2016Grand Slam continuesProudly supported by Boileau Business Technology 21 August 75km or 150km, Strathalbyn16 October 100km or 200km, Echungabikesa.asn.au/GrandSlam

Grand Slam Series #3 Proudly supported by Boileau Business TechnologySunday 15 May Yankalilla 60km or 120kmbikesa.asn.au/GrandSlam

Dirty Weekend Saturday 30 April to Sunday 1 MayCudlee Creek Forest, Adelaide HillsSA’s biggest MTB enduro featuring the Exposure 24-hour or 12-hour or Roof Rack City 6-hour mountain bike challenges. Head to the hills in teams of two or four or ride solo on some of Australia’s very best singletrack. Get down and dirty.bikesa.asn.au/DirtyWeekend

Grand Slam Series #2 Proudly supported by Boileau Business TechnologySunday 10 April Mount Torrens 50km/ 100kmbikesa.asn.au/EasterCycle

Stage 1, Santos Tour Down UnderTuesday 19 JanuaryProspect to LyndochRiders will loop the southern Barossa townships of Williamstown, Lyndoch and Cockatoo Valley with a photo finish at Lyndoch and picnic atmosphere on the Village Green. barossa.sa.gov.au

Amy’s Ride SASunday 1 NovemberAdelaide to McLaren Vale 12km / 30km / 35km / 70km / 100km / 125kmJoin thousands of families and experienced cyclists on the Southern Expressway – closed exclusively for this community event – and support the Amy Gillett Foundation and Bike SA’s safer road initiatives. Ride past white sandy beaches, vineyards and along the top of the range with sweeping views of the gulf. Everyone finishes at the free festival of music, food and family entertainment at Serafino in McLaren Vale.bikesa.asn.au/AmysRideSA

Ride2School DayThursday 19 Marchride2school.com.au

Grand Slam Series #1Proudly supported by Boileau Business TechnologySunday 21 FebruaryWoodside 40km or 80kmThe first in our legendary challenge series of five recreational road rides through the Hills, Fleurieu and Barossa. Grand Slam is the ultimate challenge, building in distances from 40km to 200km. Each ride is run over two loops and you can ride one or both. Over 500 cyclists will line up for this first ride. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a veteran roady or new to the challenge. bikesa.asn.au/GrandSlam

JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes Saturday 16 JanuaryBarossa Valley JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes is an exceptional event held annually in SA. Challenge yourself and register now using code SARIDE16. Together we’ll achieve something great in cycling and medical research. ride.jdrf.org.au

Gear Up Girl SA Sunday 22 NovemberElder Park, city 15km River Ride, 40km Beach Ride or 50km Hill RideUnlike any other cycling event, Gear Up Girl SA gives women of all ages and abilities an excuse for a fun day out on the bike. It doesn’t matter how far or fast you ride, what matters is loving the journey. Get the girls together – family or friends – for one of the most fulfilling days you can have on a bike. Start and finish at Elder Park. bikesa.asn.au/GearUpGirl

Coast to CoastSunday 20 March10km / 20km / 65km / 95km / 120kmThe legendary ride continues from Adelaide to Victor Harbor through the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula. Start at Glenelg and work your way up Old Mount Barker Rd, or start in Stirling and enjoy the long, flowing runs (mostly) downhill all the way to the finish. Share the challenge with 2000 other cyclists. Whether you cruise at your own pace or ride with the bunch, Coast to Coast is the perfect challenge. Families can enjoy the ride along the Encounter Bikeway, so there is something for everyone. And you can ride for a child in need by getting sponsored for The Smith Family. Everyone enjoys the Event Village by the beach, transformed into a bustling hub of activity with live music, DJs, kids' entertainment, demos, expos, food and drink. Pedal, picnic, party, play at Coast to Coast. bikesa.asn.au/CoastToCoast

Annual Tour September/OctoberNine days… 500km… 200 riding companions. Each day you ride, you eat, you have a laugh. Where are we going? Somewhere special. Somewhere amazing. Showcasing some of the most picturesque country in SA. Small is beautiful. bikesa.asn.au/AnnualTour

And in May 2017 you can join us for a 900km mountain bike epic along the Mawson Trail from Adelaide to Blinman on the Outback Odyssey. With 600 million years of secrets waiting to be revealed, the Flinders Ranges is home to one of the greatest adventures of your life.bikesa.asn.au/OutbackOdyssey

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citizens’ jury

It’s nearly a year on from the Citizens’ Jury project that saw 37 everyday South Australians come together to find innovative ways to address how all road users could

share the roads safely. The proposition put to the group was

“Motorists and cyclists will always be using our roads. What can we trial to ensure they share the roads safely?”

To assist the jurors in their deliberations, they were provided with a large amount of evidenced-based information from experts and citizens in the field of road safety and programs

that encourage cycling participation.The jury made a series of 10

recommendations to government that covered the areas of infrastructure investment, bicycle education programs for children, legislative changes to the road rules and, where appropriate, a reduction in speed limits.

The government’s response was to support eight of the recommendations and to investigate the remaining two.

From the outset, it was clear that the personal opinions of these 37 individuals mirrored the broad range of views that currently exist in the

community in relation to cycle safety.The inspiring outcome of this

process was to see the initial broad range of views converge into a strong consensus. This consensus was born of a robust evidence-based discussion process and the members who participated should feel rightly proud of their achievements.

The acknowledgement that our children deserve good primary and secondary school bicycle education

programs is an important one and certainly concurs with Bike SA’s

advocacy objectives. The government’s investment in the

Prospect and Norwood bike boulevards is another important outcome for the Jury and must encourage the government to

continue to provide such high-quality cycling

infrastructure across metropolitan Adelaide, so that

all South Australians will feel safe while cycling on our roads.

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