G'day members and friends of Bicycle NSW 

The worst of the rain appears finished (for those of us who've had enough, anyway... sadly some places in NSW could probably still do with more) and sunny days will surely see us on our bikes trying to get in a few good rides before we're confronted with August winds. 

When it's too cold/wet/windy you can relax for an hour or more with PushOn. The July edition has plenty of good reading...

• The Hayward family re-enacted their father's 1935 journey from Narrabri to Sydney
• Mudgee BUG held a very successful workshop to see how cyclists measured up healthwise
• How about a Bicycle Powered Music Festival?
• The Bicycle NSW Commuting Behaviour Change Program aims to get more bums on bikes going to work
• PLUS lots of news from BUGs and others
• and then, of course, lots and lots of great rides with friendly people to interesting places.

Check it out today. www.pushon.com.au 

Bicycle NSW Environmental Trust

The new Bicycle NSW Environmental Trust website (http://www.environmentaltrust.org.au/content/home) is now up and running making tax deductible donations even easier. Remember to make your donation before the end of the financial year on the 30^th June to qualify for a deduction this financial year. The Bicycle NSW Environmental Trust is now a registered as a charity with the great fundraising website Everyday Hero (link to http://www.everydayhero.com.au/charity/view?charity=699)   

June News from the Board

If you want to catch up on the latest news from around the Board table, including an update on the 2009 Annual General Meeting and 2009 Board Elections click here http://www.bicyclensw.org.au/content/board-information 

The Tour de France breakfasts with special Bicycle NSW members discount -  click here for Sydney (14 July) and click here for Melbourne (9 July) provide a unique insight into life on the Tour from a rider who has been there. This year our guest speaker is five time Tour rider, Patrick Jonker. Be a part of this world-stopping event, places are limited so be quick!

Bicycle NSW members special ticket offer click here 

Gear Up Girl Cambodia

Come and join the Oncology Children's Foundation and a fantastic group of ladies on a unique  adventure across the spectacular countryside of Cambodia. We promise a great sense of personal achievement and a rewarding life experience. Be inspired by the fighting spirit of children diagnosed with cancer and raise money for OCF. Join our fundraising team and cycle for kids with cancer. Find out more information by clicking here http://www.ocf.com.au/index/2/article/109 

Cycle Queensland 2009

Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 September 2009
Darling Downs Loop, starting and finishing in Toowoomba

9 days, 560kms, 1000 friends

Pedal away from the everyday. Come on a cycling adventure. Explore the Darling Downs with its rolling plains and rural townships full of character and charm. And we've added all the ingredients for a perfect cycling holiday ... quiet country roads, blue skies and warm sunny days. Visit http://www.bq.org.au/cq/   

City of Sydney Spring Cycle

Sunday 27th September 2009 - join us for Ride North Sydney, Ride Blacktown or Ride Liverpool for a fun family day out on the bicycle. Entries now OPEN www.springcycle.com.au  

The Sun-Herald City2Surf is back again on Sunday, August 9, 2009. Join in all the fun of this fantastic community event. Whether you walk, jog or run, start training and get excited about participating in this iconic 14km race from Hyde Park to Bondi Beach. 

Don't miss your chance to be one of 70,000 people that take part in Australia's biggest and best fun run. Entries open this Sunday at www.city2surf.com.au    

The historic Pengana Goulburn to Citi (Sydney) Cycle Classic remains New South Wales oldest one day cycle race first run in 1902. This event is engraved in Cycling New South Wales history as a major race that forms part of Cycling Australia's National Racing Series. The race has been supported by Australia's best cyclists since it first running and is one year older than the Tour de France. Click here to read more 

The count down has begun!
Earth Ride Day on 30th September 2009 aims to have millions of people right around the globe on their bikes! Earth Ride is about encouraging everyone to engage in a solution now that we already know offers significant benefits towards the goal of a low carbon future. Riding a bike for transport will significantly reduce your carbon footprint in comparison to taking the car and is even better than riding on public transport. The savings are as endless as the journeys we all undertake - riding to school, the shops, to visit friends and family - wherever you need to go! In addition to helping create the future environment you want, riding a bike is a convenient, healthy and fun way to get about! 

Register now at www.earthride.com.au   

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter have their upcoming signature fundraising events, the 'Hell on Wheels' Cycle Tour.  'Hell on Wheels' has raised over $475,000 for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service to date, and we are looking at once again raising a significant amount through expanding our promotional campaign.

Contact fundraising@helirescue.com.au 

The TOUR DE TIMOR - AUGUST 24^TH  - 28^TH 2009

www.tourdetimor.com

President of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. José Ramos-Horta today announced the inaugural Tour de Timor bicycle race, which will run from August 24^th to 28^th 2009.  The event is a unique 5 day 350km mountain-bike road-race, which has a lucrative prize pool of USD$50,000, offers free registration and entry for participants and significant regional and international press coverage. The Tour de Timor will be an unparalleled means for participants and supporters to experience Timor-Leste, travelling through 9 of Timor-Leste's 13 Districts in just 5 days, with 4 nights in and amongst traditional villages of Timor-Leste. President Ramos-Horta welcomes all participants and supporters to utilise the Tour de Timor as an opportunity to showcase the wondrous beauty of Timor-Leste as well as contribute alongside the President and people of Timor-Leste in making the capital Dili a 'City of Peace' in 2009 

Member benefits

Ride2School program ambassador and Ironman Champion Guy Leech is offering all members of Bicycle NSW a discount at his new online store. "Being fit, strong and healthy has always been a major priority in my life." Says Guy "The products I have on offer will help you build an effective roadmap to better health. In a short period of time my products will have you feeling better about yourself & looking the goods as well."

All Bicycle NSW members receive a 15% discount, click here to access your discount voucher Click here to visit the online store  

Since 1975 Clarence St Cyclery has focused on excellence in customer service including in store maintenance courses, specialist bike fitting, professional bike assembly, a world class workshop, life time warranty on the frame and, most importantly, passionate staff who take the time to listen.   

Effective from the 1^st of June 2009, and upon presentation of valid BNSW identification,  members can receive up to 10% off the marked prices of all accessories, clothing, shoes, helmets and replacements parts at the time of purchase.  

In addition, whenever you purchase any new bike from Clarence St Cyclery they automatically receive the best quality, best warranty and best after sales service in the business.

This offer supersedes all existing arrangements with BNSW and does not cover products on "Sale" and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or concession.