Greetings BUGers,
The Waite Bicycle User's Group has one single aim: to encourage cycling. We promote cycling as a legitimate form of transport, with multiple benefits to the cyclist, the community and the environment. We are a workplace BUG, but welcome all sympathisers to the cause.
We are based at the Waite Institute in the south east corner of Adelaide, home to world class research by the University of Adelaide, SARDI, CSIRO, AWRI and other organisations, and continue to grow. We are a vibrant workplace in a wonderful setting, steeped in history and full of intelligent, fit, healthy, environmentally aware staff and students.
Our current activities include regular 'bike Friday' breakfasts on the last Friday of each month, and a special car-free day in October. We provide a link to South Australia's cycling bodies. We share local cycling news, hints and tips, can co-ordinate group entry to cycling events, and provide advocacy. In reality, who we are and what we do is defined by every individual in our group. Our most important strength is a sense of camaraderie that all responsible cyclists share. We believe that the best way to encourage others to cycle is to actually cycle ourselves, hence our motto, "On your bikes, BUGers!"
So welcome to you all. Remember that you get out what you put in, so ideas and contributions are always invited. This is not a place for your current BUG co-ordinator to self indulge. We should all feel equally able to contribute and should all take ownership of this BUG.
Current BUGers are already on our email list.
Should anyone else wish to join, send an email to waitebug@gmail.com with "membership" in the subject field, or post a comment on this blog.
This blog will be a repository for BUGstuff emails and other information for all to refer to in your own time. Your current BUG co-ordinator is not particularly internet savvy, but if any BUGers out there would like to maintain a website, let us know.
Happy cycling,
Ryan
1 comment:
Dear bloggers,
Harrison Research is carrying out some focus groups on behalf of the Motor Accident Commission about interactions between motorists and cyclists. We are seeking people who are regular cyclists who ride in heavy traffic, including some who ride in the hills or on narrow roads. The group is being held on Wednesday 14 November in Kent Town. It will take about 1.5 hours and there is a $50 honorarium. If you meet the criteria and are interested or know someone who might be please contact Frances, Tab or Michelle on 84904200.
Post a Comment