The Saturday Slowies are now also in the official NSW Bike Plan.
http://www.bicycleinfo.nsw.gov.au/
http://www.bicycleinfo.nsw.gov.au/downl ... an_web.pdf
Saturday Slowies in the Bike Plan
I found a picture of El Presidente and his boy, but couldn't find Slowies or DHBC written anywhere...
El Presidente Page
El Presidente Page
pg 32, the second link
CASE STUDY
THE DULWICH HILL
SATURDAY SLOWIES
‘We have seen big growth in our
membership, and around two-thirds
of our 100-plus members are nonracing cyclists,’ Geoff says.
Much of the club’s energies are
devoted to promoting cycling for
new riders. The ‘Saturday Slowies’
group attracts a diverse set of riders,
including Geoff‘s 10-year-old son
Ryan, riding all sorts of bikes on a
managed route to Centennial Park
and back, plus an hour spent touring
the park at one’s own speed.
‘This builds the confidence of
beginner riders,’ says Geoff, ‘and we
are now getting more than 30 Slowies
participating in a healthy and fun
environment every weekend, with a
focus on improving rider safety.’
The number of club members
with formal cycle skills training
is being increased from two
to 12 or more through support
provided by Cycling NSW, and
AustCycle training sponsored by
the Department of Environment,
Climate Change & Water.
‘Formal training sessions build on
the fellowship that the club offers
through social cycling, which is
not solely focused on competitive
racing,’ says Geoff. ‘This will also
allow us to enhance links with and
contribute to the community, and to
be local advocates for cycling
CASE STUDY
THE DULWICH HILL
SATURDAY SLOWIES
‘We have seen big growth in our
membership, and around two-thirds
of our 100-plus members are nonracing cyclists,’ Geoff says.
Much of the club’s energies are
devoted to promoting cycling for
new riders. The ‘Saturday Slowies’
group attracts a diverse set of riders,
including Geoff‘s 10-year-old son
Ryan, riding all sorts of bikes on a
managed route to Centennial Park
and back, plus an hour spent touring
the park at one’s own speed.
‘This builds the confidence of
beginner riders,’ says Geoff, ‘and we
are now getting more than 30 Slowies
participating in a healthy and fun
environment every weekend, with a
focus on improving rider safety.’
The number of club members
with formal cycle skills training
is being increased from two
to 12 or more through support
provided by Cycling NSW, and
AustCycle training sponsored by
the Department of Environment,
Climate Change & Water.
‘Formal training sessions build on
the fellowship that the club offers
through social cycling, which is
not solely focused on competitive
racing,’ says Geoff. ‘This will also
allow us to enhance links with and
contribute to the community, and to
be local advocates for cycling
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