by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
Of the 291 current members at June 2023, over 2/3rds live in the Wollongong LGA, followed by 16% who live in Shellharbour LGA. Only 5% (N=15) of members live in Kiama LGA and 10% (N=27) live outside the Illawarra, including Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla and Greater Sydney...
by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
Meet the member: Robyn Sim, Illawarra Rambler member and occasional walk’s leader Interview conducted by Julie McDonald, Publicity Officer This is the start of a new segment in the newsletter: “meeting the member” where an Illawarra Rambler will be interviewed on...
by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
Illawarra Ramblers recently received an email from Amelia Harrison at the University of Wollongong Medical School asking for volunteers to help with her exercise study aimed at improving the health of older adults. The study is focused on using a stationary cycling...
by Penny Howes | Aug 23, 2023 | urgent-notice
As previously reported our insurance through Bushwalking Australia has conditions regarding cover for e-bike riders. Among other queries, we sought clarification on the requirement that there be a mix of e-bikes and normal bikes on all cycling activities. The...
by Penny Howes | Jul 27, 2023 | urgent-notice
The following upcoming events may be of interest to Ramblers Club Members: HOW YOU CAN BE A LEADER WHO ENJOYS LEADING – Presented by Dr Les Higgins, author of the book “Connect with Nature”. Keynote presentation at the Bushwalking NSW AGM. On...
by Penny Howes | Jul 23, 2023 | urgent-notice
Avanti Metro E City 1 E Bike – $4000.00 Excellent condition only 780klm on odometer. Well maintained and serviced regularly 1 lady rider. This bike is a beautiful bike to ride, perfect for commuting or leisurely riding. Bosch Battery & Bosch motor has 4...
by Penny Howes | Jul 16, 2023 | urgent-notice
As indicated in our previous notice, we sought clarification about the condition relating to ebikers and conventional bikers riding together: “Ebikes must be ridden in a group together with conventional bikes and at the same speed as the conventional...
by Penny Howes | Jun 29, 2023 | urgent-notice
Good news! Bushwalking NSW has advised that, effective 1 July 2023, e-bike riders will be covered by insurance. Click here to see further details. We have sought clarification about the condition relating to e-bikers and conventional bikers riding together. As we...
by Penny Howes | Jun 9, 2023 | urgent-notice
A big welcome to Julie McDonald who has joined the Illawarra Ramblers Club Committee as our new Publicity Officer. Julie will build on the work done in the past as well as try out some new ideas to publicise our club. It’ a vital role. We need to continue to...
by Pam Hayes | May 26, 2023 | newsletter
PRESIDENT’S REPORT During the last few months, we’ve been somewhat focused on e-bike insurance which has affected many cycling members. Thank you to all those cyclists who have been positive and supportive about taking out...
