UNSW Bike Club

Bike Maintenance Course in Waverly

Jacqui Hicks — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:36:08 +0000

Waverly Council runs free bike maintenance courses at Bondi Junction. These are extremely popular but there are sometimes last minute cancellations. There are two places available on this Wednesday’s course 10 March from 6:30pm. If you are interested, contact Carolyn New ASAP by phone 02 9369 8206 or email carolynn@waverley.nsw.gov.au

AGM coming up

Chris Moore — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:51:28 +0000

Want to get involved in the Bike Club? Come along to our AGM, followed by pizza and drinks! There are heaps of ways you can help other people love bikes as much as we do.

Day: Tuesday 23 March
Time: 5pm – 6pm, followed by pizza and drinks
Where: Marsh Room, on level 1 of the Roundhouse (access via the stairs inside the Roundhouse)

What happens at our AGM? We elect new organisers for the year, and talk about ideas people have for exciting new bike projects. Here’s our formal agenda:

1. Confirm minutes of 2009 AGM
2. Report presented by trustees
3. Financial report presented
4. Changes to constitution/organising structure proposed/adopted
5. Election of 2010 organisers
6. Discussion of priorities for this year
7. Pizza and drinks!

I’ve been thinking about how we could structure our organising for 2010, and I’d like to propose the following six roles:

Advocacy
Arc Delegate & Secretary
Bike loans
Finances & Shop (“Treasurer”)
Events & Publicity
Workshops & Tutorials (“President”)

Have a think about whether you might like to help organise the bike club this year. It’s fun, rewarding, and you get to meet heaps of keen cyclists at UNSW, while helping the club that helps you. If you have any questions, send us an email.

Ride to the beach

Jacqui Hicks — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:06:08 +0000

This Saturday we are riding from Sydney University to Bronte Beach with the Sydney Uni Bike Society. Last year we organised a similar ride and it was loads of fun. Here are the details:

Saturday 6th March

Meet at Fisher Library in Sydney University at 10.30 for 10.45 start

Bring swimmers, towel, picnic lunch, water and a friend

See you there

Find this event on facebook

Mountain biking in the Blue Mountains

Chris Moore — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:53:20 +0000

Sydney Uni Bike Soc have organised a bike ride on the Oaks firetrail in the Blue Mountains, for Sunday 14th March. It’s a great ride for beginners and experienced riders alike, so if you’ve got a mountain bike, check out the event page on Facebook for more info.

Gain confidence on your bike with free cycling courses

Jacqui Hicks — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:47:29 +0000

Ever been in a situation where you were unsure where you should be on the road, what was the best way to take the corner or just had a few wobbles as you rode along? This series of cycling courses may be what you need to make your life that little bit easier and to give you the confidence to get out on your bike more often.

We are offering a series of free cycling courses to staff and students of UNSW. These courses will be run by a Austcycle certified cycling teacher and will prepare you for riding on Sydney’s roads. We will be meeting at Centennial Park and I would be happy to arrange to ride with people to get there from UNSW or the surrounding suburbs if needed.

Dates: Thursday 11th March, 18th March & 25th March 2010

Time: 4pm-6pm (try to arrive by 3.45 if possible)

To book a place contact: Jacqui Hicks by phone 0404 176981, or by email jacquelinehicks@gmail.com

Places are limited so get in quick

Advocacy lessons from Melbourne, Adelaide & New York

Chris Moore — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:35:26 +0000

BIKESydney BrainsTrust presents:

Advocacy lessons from Melbourne, Adelaide & New York

Thursday 25 March, 7-9pm

Surry Hills Community Centre, 405 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Speakers: David Borella , Adrian Emilsen + Elaena Gardner
Entry by gold coin donation. Refreshments included.

RSVP: by March 22 to adrian.emilsen@gmail.com

Find this event on Facebook

Gear Up Girl fundraising

Chris Moore — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:23:57 +0000

Any UNSW women out there who’d like to help fundraise for the Oncology Children’s Foundation, a team “UNSW Girls On The Go” has been organised and is raising money fast! It’s part of the Gear Up Girl program.

Click here to get more info, and join the team.

Workshops start Tuesday week 1

Chris Moore — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:08:05 +0000

Our popular weekly maintenance workshops, where you can bring your bike along and learn how to fix it (using our tools and the expertise of our volunteers), start in week 1.

The first workshop will be on Tuesday 2 March, and they’ll run every week from 12pm-2pm.

They’ll be on the raised stage on the Quadrangle Lawn, at the base of the Basser steps.

If you know about fixing bikes and would like to help out, come along too!

Count bikes on Super Tuesday

Chris Moore — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:29:58 +0000

For a few years now, Bicycle Victoria (in association with local councils) has been running a count of cyclists on Super Tuesday. This year it will be held on Tuesday 2 March.

If you participate, you’ll give local councils a better idea of how many cyclists are using the roads, giving them more good reasons to invest in cycling infrastructure and programs.

You’re also able to nominate a $50 donation from Bicycle Victoria to a local cycling club (like the UNSW Bike Club!).

For more info and to register, click here.

O-Week is coming: volunteer on our stall

Chris Moore — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:27:19 +0000

O-Week, the Bike Club’s chance to make itself known to UNSW students, is fast approaching. It will run from Monday 22nd – Friday 26th February.

Our stall will be on the Quadrangle Lawn, stall #97.

So far the bike club has planned:

a stall from 10am-4pm every day, where we’ll be giving out info about riding to UNSW, and also selling lights and patch kits (and also some bikes!);

a Bike Repair Workshop, to be held Wednesday 12pm-2pm on the Quadrangle, at the base of the Basser steps;

a Bike Ride and Picnic, from UNSW to Milson’s Point, on Friday (leaving UNSW Anzac Pde gates at 6pm).

We need volunteers for our O-Week stall, so we can share our love of bikes with new students. Do you have some free time during O-Week? We’ll be handing out maps, suggesting routes to new commuters, selling safety accessories, and helping people fix their bikes.

There are two volunteer shifts each day: 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm. Email to sign up for one. We need your help so the Bike Club can have another great year! The roster so far is:

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
10am-1pm	Jacqui		Devin, Lucinda
1pm-4pm		Jason	Sarita	Katie