This June saw a team of very special Aussies heading overseas to compete for their country. Looking at them in their team uniforms and hearing them talk about their training, you might not guess that all of them have had organ or tissue transplants. The World Transplant Games are a fantastic event for everyone who has had a transplant, giving them an opportunity to compete, meet others around the... 

Almost three quarters of Australians (72%) want to see revenue from a Carbon Tax, if it is introduced, invested in improving public transport, walking and cycling according to polling conducted by Auspoll and released today. The poll, of 1500 Australians covering all age and income brackets, was commissioned by a coalition of transport, environment, health and Local Government groups. The results were... 

At first it seemed to belong to the realm of fairy tales. When New Zealand’s first professional cycling outfit was launched last year, the men behind Pure Black Racing talked of a vision of one day competing in the Tour de France. While there have been a number of Kiwi individuals who have performed with distinction in the legendary race, the idea of a fully fledged team from this part of the... 

Amy’s Gran Fondo Official Launch 20th June 2011 Australia’s first ever Gran Fondo cycling event along the Great Ocean Road today received a $50,000 funding boost from the Victorian Government’s Significant Sporting Events Program. Making the announcement at Brunetti’s City Square, the Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty was joined by Amy Gillett Foundation Chief Executive Officer... 

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Felicity's ride for charityOcean Grove cycling identity, Felicity Dales, will passionately support the Amy Gillett Foundation this week by joining the 832 kilometre ‘Share the Road’ ride in New South Wales. Felicity set off this morning on the charity and awareness ride around Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Terrigal and Mudgee with 29 other cyclists, including Phil Anderson and Rochelle Gilmore. She... 

Pods on his bikeCats forward James Podsiadly is on his bike – arguing the case for greater respect between drivers and cyclists on the road. The star rookie is also on the campaign trail pushing the health benefits of pedal-power as he endorese the Bike Safe Share the Road message. “Its the number one reason why I chose to be a part of it,” he said as he launched the campaign. “Australia... 

MEDIA RELEASE 12 August 2010 Active transport could save 16 000 lives. Major political parties have been urged to embrace active transport as part of the policy cure for the challenges of chronic disease, climate change, congestion and pollution. The call was made today by a unique partnership of organisations from the health, transport and local government sectors. The five groups – The... 

Food, mountain bike riding, pampering. Can any girl think of a better way to spend a weekend? Eight girls joined us in Daylesford in July to try it out. Tasma House was our base for the weekend. I was running late having misplaced my MTB shoes. So instead of cooking a relaxed dinner, we sat down to hastily prepared pasta, salad and vino – and all relaxed anyway. Day 1 – Hepburn Springs circuit,... 

Got my Birthday Present early! Eliza Ahearn & Charlie Baker were the lucky winners from Pt Lonsdale Primary School. Both Eliza & Charlie entered the Body Torque Bike Shop Colouring competition and were preseneted a Scooter each for being the winners of the competition at their end of term Assembly. Charlie had a Scooter on his Wish List for his birthday in July – and much to his Mums...