To promote cycling in the Geelong region, celebrating its unparalleled potential to contribute to the physical, social, environmental and economic well being of our community.

Objectives

• To increase participation of the community in cycling,
• To improve public acceptance of cycling as a legitimate and desirable means of transport,
• To advocate the development and maintenance of a safe cycling network and other appropriate cycling facilities and programs,
• To increase public awareness of the physical, social, environmental and economic benefits of cycling,
• To facilitate a range of cycling activities,
• To act as a focal point for information on cycling issues, activities and resources in the Geelong region.

A brief history…

• Our club began in 1999 and focuses on providing enjoyable and educational cycling for both beginning and experienced riders.
• Cycling Geelong was incorporated in April, 2002.
• Our rides explore the byways of Geelong and extend regularly to many parts of the State. Members proudly carry our logo in major events, such as Around the Bay in a Day, and even overseas.
• Cycling Geelong supports and provides many programs which aim to encourage and educate a broad cross section of riders, e.g. innovative courses designed for women to savour the delights of riding, leisurely Saturday river rides, breakfast rides, supported overnight touring and dual-distance rides.
• Cycling Geelong rides emphasise support, companionship and a love of experiencing the great outdoors.
• Since 2017, we are proud to partner with MACS and Geelong Sustainability as part of Cycling Without Age, a worldwide organisation bringing the joys of cycling to the aged, infirm and those who for various reasons, cannot cycle.
• Cycling Geelong is a member of Bike Safe Geelong and a corporate subscriber to The Bicycle Show on 94.7 The Pulse

Our activities include…

• Club rides every Thursday, Saturdays and Sundays (20km to 120km distance).
• Monthly joint ride with the Geelong Touring Cycle Club.
• 9am Saturday morning social ride around the Barwon River, starting from Balyang Sanctuary carpark – non members are welcome.
• Weekly mid-week On Ya Bike! series of rides during October to celebrate Seniors Month.
• Regular posting of ride reports and other cycling-related news items on our website.
• Friendship and socialising with other cyclists.
• Weekend Cycling Trips.
• An opportunity to participate in or volunteer for courses about bike education and learning maintenance skills.
• Social Dinner Meetings with Guest Speakers.
• Visit our facebook page

COMMITTEE

OFFICE BEARERS

• President: Helen Lyth
• Vice President: Dirk van der Burg
• Treasurer: David Fisher
• Secretary: Dave Simpson (who is also our Ride Coordinator)

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

• Tina Gordon (Membership)
• Geoff & Stephanie Andrews (Social Secretary)
• David Salamy (Cycling Infrastructure Advisory Group)
• Kevin Clingan
• Heather Howard (Presenter, The Bicycle Show, 11am Saturday, 94.7 The Pulse)
• Margy McIntyre
• Doug Merritt
• Barbara van der Burg

LIFE MEMBERS

• Rod Charles, Heather Howard, David Jones, Nancy Jones, Helen Lyth, Alan Marshall

Web coordinator:  Helen Lyth