“PPCC Communication”
November 2021
Hi all….Welcome to the November 2021 edition of the PPCC Communication.
October 2021:
Good numbers out for the club rides with October’s weather being unpredictable. Cold to mild and balmy to some days ‘hot’. This month has given us quite a number of windy days which has challenged the group.
The safety concerns with the stop signs appears to have been alleviated by changing the ride route as mentioned in the October newsletter. We now have Gary’s group completing one lap of Abattoirs Road and one lap of Magor Road while the option is there for the ‘faster’ riders to complete two laps of Abattoirs Road. At this early stage, all riders have been leaving with Gary’s group with some adding more km’s to their ride on the Magor Road lap by extending the course.
Ride routes can change if weather conditions are favourable so it is important to roll up and start in front of Gary’s so you know what direction the ride is going to be.
Club Colours:
The Blue/Yellow colours have ‘got over the line’ with ‘riding members’ voting this colour combination in preference to Green and Yellow. I have now asked Black Chrome to make a full sample kit ready to view for our AGM on the 4th December.
PPCC AGM:
The PPCC AGM date has been set for Saturday the 4th December as per the email and flyer sent out by the club secretary Peter Smale on the 8th November.
AGM 4th December 2021, 11:00am at Bronte and Kerry’s residence. All current and intending members are invited. Come along and have a say in the future direction of your club.
PPCC Members Christmas Lunch:
The PPCC members Christmas lunch is to be held on Sunday 19th December at the Sportsman’s Tavern.
All current financial members are invited to attend. Please refer to the email and flyer sent out by the club secretary Peter Smale on the 8th November for details.
Please note: There is a RSVP date for this event as we have to book only for the numbers intending to attend so as to allow the Tavern to utilise its seating capacity to the fullest on the day.
RAA, SA Motor Article: (SA Motor, John Pedler, Tuesday, 2nd November, 2021)
Cycling safety: ride to survive: – (Edited by myself but the full article can be read via the link below)
“The popularity of cycling has increased significantly in recent years. Whether you ride or drive, check out our handy tips for keeping safe on the road.
In 2005, cyclist Amy Gillett was riding with the Australian women’s cycling team in Germany when she was hit and killed by a driver who’d lost control of her car. From this tragedy, the Amy Gillett Foundation was formed. Working with all levels of government, as well as corporate, community and motoring organisations, the foundation’s sole mission is improving cycling safety.
Its tireless advocacy saw success as recently as April 2021 when Victoria became the last state to adopt the one metre gap rule for when motorists pass a cyclist (1.5m in zones over 60km/h). This means the law now applies in every state and territory.
Mary Safe, Amy’s mother and joint founder of the foundation, says the increasing popularity of recreational cycling has put the spotlight on cycling safety issues and the need to share the road.
“Cyclists and pedestrians are a lot more vulnerable by the very nature of their transport,” Ms Safe says.
We’re all human beings, and everybody in a car, on a bike, or a pedestrian is somebody’s loved one. Someone wants them to come home alive; we’ve got to be mindful of that and act accordingly.”
All of us, including cyclists, are responsible for ensuring they make it to their destination safely. So, what can we do? Cyclists are particularly vulnerable, and like all road users, they sometimes make mistakes. It’s important for motorists to maintain a safe distance and expect the unexpected. If you’re unable to pass a cyclist with a one-metre gap (1.5m in zones over 60km/h), wait until it’s safe to do so, as you would when passing any other vehicle. Cyclists also need to consider their actions and make sure they’re doing the right thing. Acknowledge motorists, pedestrians or other cyclists who show courtesy. And, wear brightly coloured clothing so you can be easily seen by other road users. Make sure you follow the road rules – this not only helps keep cyclists safe, but it also reduces tension on the road.” (SA Motor, John Pedler, Tuesday, 2nd November, 2021)
To read the full article and more stories on cycling, click on the link below: (more cycling stories at the bottom of the page)
SA Motor, RAA, Cycling Safety: Ride to Survive,
Have your say:
This is your newsletter as well so email your article to me and I will add it to the monthly newsletters and our web site.
Ie: Coming events, cycling news articles, items for sale/wanted etc. Please email me anything you would like to contribute’
Be safe, consider others and enjoy your riding.
Cheers,
Brenton
0417823057
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