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intrODuCing... Sam Drummond Hello, my name is Sam Drummond and I am excited to be joining the Bicycle SA team as the Business Development Manager. My primary focus is the development of new and existing bicycle education opportunities offered by Bicycle SA to the business, community and government sectors. I will also be looking at innovative educational development opportunities, as well as building and maintaining relationships within local and state government agencies and commercial partners. This role is perfect for me as it mixes my passion for all forms of cycling with my keen interest in business development. I have 15 years experience working for state and federal governments, the private sector and have also been a small business owner. I look forward to making a contribution to advancing cycling in SA. When I’m not working, I am happiest being out on my bike. I have created lots of reasons (and some excuses) to spend time on my bike... for transport to work, socialising with friends, fitness, to unwind, for the adventure of where it can take me on road or off road, and to allow my competitive streak out to play occasionally. Sam Drummond Kate Irvine So what does an Education Coordinator actually do? That was the question I asked myself when I applied for this job. The answer is basically driving around to different schools all over the place and teaching kids how to ride bikes safely out on the road while having a whole lot of fun at the same time! Sounds like a pretty unique way to earn a living. My name is Kate Irvine and I have been in the Bike Ed program since Term 4 last year and absolutely love it. I have recently taken over from Kay Davis as Education Coordinator as she moves into the office and I get to go and have all the fun out on the road. I’m originally a country girl from a tiny town down south called Delamere (if you blink you will miss it) and over the last four years I have been working in and out of a variety of primary schools coaching kids sport and PE. In my spare time I like to play a whole range of sports. One of the more obscure sports I play is called broomball. Now I know what you’re thinking and no, it’s not curling. Broomball is essentially field hockey on ice with no skates and we use a ball instead of a puck. It’s quite physically demanding which is another reason I enjoy riding my bike for a living! So thanks to everyone here at Bicycle SA who have made me welcome and I look forward to working with everyone in Term 2. Kate playing broomball Kay Davis “Why did you choose to move to Adelaide, Kay”? A frequently asked question since I arrived here in 2006! A change in lifestyle was needed; our four hour drive to the beach (where we’d usually be dressed in winter clothes), cycling in busy traffic on narrow roads with only a few bike lanes, not to mention rain every time we planned a barbie: so here I am. “Adelaide chose us” is my standard response. Living near to the beach, endless sunny days, fantastic bike trails and lanes, happy people: what more could we ask for?! Since my arrival to sunny Adelaide I have worked on a number of different programs within Bicycle SA, my experience of managing bike education and road safety in the UK and knowledge gained through my education degree enabled me to assist with Bike Ed here in SA as a Program Coordinator and Facilitator. Having recently taken on the role as Education Manager at Bicycle SA I will be overseeing and maintaining the operations of educational programs such as Bike Ed and Cycle Safe with plans for many exciting new programs for the future. Working with Bicycle SA I enjoy contributing to the education of adults and children providing avenues for the education and opportunity for everyone to enjoy cycling, helping to create an environment where cycling will hopefully become a preferred method of transport by all. Kay befriending a kangaroo in Jamestown 6
CyCleSAfe inSPirAtiOn: SuDAneSe AnD kOreAn new ArrivAlS tO AuStrAliA get A helPing hAnD Sam Drummond Of the 40 CycleSafe courses that various Councils in South Australia have offered their communities over the last six months, here is a very inspiring example of what CycleSafe can do for people’s lives. Through a State Government TravelSmart Grant, Campbelltown Council secured funding to run several CycleSafe courses, and funding to provide reconditioned bicycles, new helmets and new locks for high school aged youth who have recently arrived in Australia. Campbelltown Council advertised the courses to various groups and organisations in their local area, as well as advertising for donations from the community for bicycles that could be gifted to participants. All bikes donated were kindly reconditioned by BISA—Bike for Refugees Program. The Lutheran Church at Glynde, who have a strong connection with new arrivals to Australia, provided the venue, and organised two groups of Korean and Sudanese students to take part in CycleSafe. The church felt that it could be a wonderful way for their Korean and Sudanese communities who learn English at the church to also have the opportunity to learn to ride a bike safely... and combine the lessons learned into the English classes. Life’s better on a bike >>> Sudanese CycleSafe students at Campbelltown with the BikeEd staff and Clive Harrington from Campbelltown Council Both workshops, which ran over two weekends, were a great success. Barbara from the Glynde Lutheran Church said “It was heart warming to see the students gain confidence but also gain a healthy respect for the hazards of the road as they received expert tuition from the teachers from Bicycle SA.” “One child, who had arrived from Sudan only a month or two ago was unable to ride a bike before the lessons started. By the end of the lessons she was proudly riding her newly restored bike.” Clive Harrington from Campbelltown Council coordinated the Council’s efforts. He said “This was certainly a different project to what I generally do at the Council, working in the engineering COurSeS: BreAking DOwn the BArrierS tO riDing A Bike Sam Drummond If you hand a bike to an adult who doesn’t ride or hasn’t in years, will they ride? So what is the Probably not, is what we at Bicycle SA have solution? found. There are often some pretty hefty barriers Potential bike riders in the way to making that decision to jump on, turn need both Inspiration the pedals over and steer your way into the active and education. Bicycle transport sunset. SA has been working These barriers, both real and perceived, can very hard at developing look like a 4 metre high brick wall for some. a course for adults that They can include any number of the following: takes that trial and error a lack of confidence, poor riding skills, safety learning element away, and awareness, a fear of accidents, equipment breaks down the common indecisions, weather conditions, where to ride, barriers, and gives new logistics of commuting, and fixing bike problems and inexperienced cyclists the practical skills and when they occur. Maybe that is a 12 metre wall! knowledge to ride safely. The course provides all And how does a new cyclist build up this the tips you needs as well as up to four hours of repertoire of skills and knowledge? Given that practical training, and we provide the bikes if you there is no mandatory skill based learning for don’t have one! cyclists prior to mixing it with traffic on the Maybe the best present you could give to roads — unlike our motor vehicle user friends who someone not riding is the inspiration, confidence have undergone extensive training — it’s usually and knowledge to turn the pedals over safety just by throwing caution to the wind, jumping on a rather than the bike itself! This is possible through bike, and dealing with the sometimes painful and a CycleSafe course. dangerous consequences of trial and error. We encourage members to talk to those It is common knowledge that cycling requires not cycling about CycleSafe, and to your local specific road awareness, road safety techniques, council, organisation or corporation about holding and defensive actions that are best taught in a structured way. a CycleSafe education course run by Bicycle SA. department. It was a very rewarding project to be part of as I felt like Santa when handing out all the bikes, helmets and locks. Seeing them riding away on their bikes with their happy faces was quite a picture.” Clive Harrington also said “The Glynde Lutheran Church provided great support and a fantastic venue for the workshops to run and Bicycle SA provided an excellent course well catered for the children involved.” Bicycle SA would like to commend Campbelltown Council for their Innovative and meaningful contribution to providing cycling opportunities for their community. It was a pleasure and a thrill for us to deliver this program. One of the Sudanese students learning to ride, with Leanne from Bicycle SA and Clive Harrington from Campbelltown Council for more information on CycleSafe, please visit our website or call Sam Drummond at 8168 9999. May – July 2010 >>>> 7
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