Albury - Saturday 7 March

Albury will host the inaugural regional NSW Amy’s Ride as part of the Multisport AlburyCity on Saturday 7 March. Amy’s Ride (Albury) will feature two rides for cyclists to explore the southern region of NSW: a challenging 124km course and a moderate 40km course.

Check here for more detail on the ride and to register

VEROFIT will provide all Amy Gillet Albury ride participants a VEROFIT Energy Gel 2+1 that will supply the extra energy needed for endurance events. They have a special Amy Gillet offer (5 Gels for $15, delivery costs incl), so you can try it before the big day!  

The Amy Gillett Foundation is very pleased to be the benefiting charity of the “Ride to The Mountain” in 2009. The ride will be hosted by V8 driver Cameron McConville along with the AGF and will involve over 750km of riding over six days in early October, a week prior to the Bathurst 1000. With additional activities being organised, this will be more an adventure than a ride.

As a Fundraising ride we are looking for interested individuals or Companies who would like to participate in this ride and help raise money for the AGF’s programs of road safety for cyclists. For more details please contact Tony Fox at the AGF on 03 9863 7041.

If you need a reason to get on your bike, a cycling event in your local area could be the inspiration you’re looking for. The AGF is the benefiting charity of several rides around the country – check out what’s happening or visit one of the following websites:

Peter O'Callaghan Mt Dandenong Challenge, Sunday 22 February
Ballarat Cycle Classic, Sunday 22 February
Holden High Country Cycle Challenge, Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March

We had an interesting question recently from South Australia requesting clarification of the legal application of riding two abreast on the road and how this applies when bike lanes are present.

Australian Road Rules state "The rider of a bicycle riding on a length of road with a bicycle lane designed for bicycles travelling in the same direction as the rider must ride in the bicycle lane unless it is impracticable to do so."

South Australia has the additional ruling "Where there is insufficient room for two riders to ride abreast in a bicycle lane, you must ride in single file. You must not ride outside a bicycle lane abreast of another rider in a bicycle lane during the bicycle lane operating times".

A new bike-way is to be named after Amy Gillett. The South Australia Government has announced the new 32 km shared use path that will run through the Adelaide Hills from Oakbank to Mount Pleasant on a disused rail-line.

Amy’s family, along with the AGF, are proud to know that the South Australian Government holds Amy, and the work being conducted by the AGF in her name, in such high esteem

Follow in Dual Australian Champion Carla Ryan’s Footsteps

The 2009 Amy Gillett Foundation Scholarship is currently open for applications. The Scholarship opens a world of cycling opportunity as 2007 and 2008 recipients Carla Ryan (2009 Australian Road and Time Trial Champion) and Carlee Taylor (just rode 2009 Tour of Qatar) can confirm.

The Scholarship recipient receives a position to race internationally with the AIS women’s team and is given support such as:

• Travel and accommodation assistance
• A road bike for racing and training
• Oakley eye wear
• Other cycling equipment

Find out more about this fabulous opportunity and download the application form. Applications close February 20th.

The primary objective of the Amy Gillett Foundation is to reduce death and injury between cyclists and motorists. Select from the links below to learn more about our key programs and activities including:

• Road-Right : Learner drivers answer a series of questions and, if answered correctly, will be placed in a prize draw for instant, monthly and yearly prizes.
• AustCycle : Provides cycling training for all people who want to ride bikes for recreation and transport.
• Road Users' Code of Conduct