‘SHARE THE ROAD’ TOUR 2010

8th – 14th NOVEMBER 2010

Thank you for your interest in the Amy Gillett Foundation Share the Road Tour 2010. This Tour will take all the great aspects from the 2009 Tour and add even more excitement, luxury and money can’t buy experiences.

Whilst details are still being confirmed, the following is a summary about what to expect of the 2010 Tour. Be warned, if you read on you won’t want to miss out on what will be a FANTASTIC event!

Download Tour Invitation (PDF)

Visit Share the Road Tour blog

WHY SHOULD YOU RIDE:

• Raise funds for the Amy Gillett Foundation to assist in the quest to realise a safer, more harmonious environment for cyclists and road users
• Help develop the new AGF road safety campaign
• Meet like-minded people in a great social atmosphere
• Enjoy the thrills of a challenging Tour, including great cycling locations (that regular Sydney riders even don’t get to), whilst enjoying the best food and accommodation that the local areas have to offer
• The opportunity to spend extended periods of time with your cycling heroes

THE ROUTE AND LOCATION:

Taking in the best that NSW has to offer the Tour includes climbs, country scenery, beaches and the best meals and accommodation available. Visit the STRT blog for route details

Accommodation and Meals

Please note that the route, accommodation and venues are those intended at present. .

BEFORE THE RIDE:

• 36 participants signed up well prior to the Tour
• Riders will receive a weekly update to build anticipation around the Tour, assist in their preparation and promote fundraising activities
• A ten-week training program will be delivered by the AGF 'Pro team' to help get riders into tip-top shape, relatively speaking
• Pro riders who have already signed up include:
  • Cadel Evans - Current World Road Cycling Champion!
  • Phil Anderson – Tour great and yellow jersey wearer
  • Stephen Hodge – Olympian and six time Tour rider
  • Rachel Neylan – Current Amy Gillett Scholarship Holder and Australian team rider.
  • Rochelle Gilmore – one of Australia’s current top female road cyclists
• On Monday 8th November, Cadel Evans, Mary Safe, Phil Anderson and Rupert Guiness will headline a star-studded Gala Dinner in Sydney. Guests will include all riders, their invited guests, politicians and members of the Sydney business and cycling fraternity
• The start of the Tour in Sydney on Tuesday 9th November will coincide with the launch (by Cadel Evans) of the Amy Gillett Foundation's presence in Sydney. Last year’s Tour had Minister for Transport Anthony Albanese launch ‘A Metre Matters’ on the steps of Parliament House

ON THE BIKE:

• Riders can choose from three separate pelotons, each at different average speeds to accomodate individual abilities
• Each peloton will have the support of pro riders plus a support car
• The Tour will also have additional floating support cars so that each peloton will always have reinforcement
• Riders are encouraged to 'plan' thier ride with the Event Manager and pros, and to take advantage of the opportunity to take rests during sections of the road, thus maximising thier experience on and off the bike
• Safety and adherence to road laws and rules will be of paramount importance at all times
• Maps and Tour information will be provided for each days stage
• The AGF Ride website will fully support the Tour and provide daily information to your sponsors and supporters via blog entries and tweets
• There will also be a surprise 10km time trial somewhere along the route (optional)

OFF THE BIKE:

• The Tour will be fully supported by a physiotherapist, masseurs and two mechanics, keeping both body and bike in peak condition
• Entertainment will be provided by the now famous ‘Hodge’s Two Ups’ each night, where Stephen Hodge interviews the well known pro riders taking part in the Tour
• Mary and Denis Safe, Amy’s parents, will again be involved in the Tour including conducting presentations at local schools along the route
• AGF Ambassador Warren McDonald, former coach of Amy, and other special guests will speak at evening functions throughout the Tour

WHAT IS PROVIDED:

• All meals and accommodation
• Food and drink whilst riding
• Full selection of spare parts if required (provided at cost to the rider)
• Insurance
• Two sets of AGF cycling gear (knicks & jersey) plus arm and leg warmers and vest.
• AGF sponsor products and prizes
• AGF day bag
• A family/community lunch and presentation on the final day to welcome the riders back to Sydney

WHAT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE:

• Transport to/from Sydney
• Bicycle (pre-serviced) and any specific personal equipment you require
• Alcohol purchases while on the Tour

FUNDRAISING:

• To participate in this year’s Tour you will commit to, and underwrite, raising at least $7,500 for the Amy Gillett Foundation.
• The AGF will provide a sponsorship program and information on fundraising techniques to maximise your ability to raise the necessary funds
• Significant donor and sponsors will receive immense value and recognition for their contribution
• Each rider will have their own fundraising profile page on the AGF Ride website, plus be provided fundraising email templates
• All donations over $2 are tax deductible
• Download Fundraising Ideas (PDF) and  Fundraising Monitor spreadsheet (XLS)
• Great Corporate Sponsorship Packages (PDF) available

QUOTES FROM THE 2009 RIDE SURVEY:

• “Fantastic event and experience. A true melding of having fun but also doing something good for a sport and a cause we all relate to and care about”
• “Camaraderie. Arriving at the end each day and getting into the pool (or eating an ice cream or having a cold beer). Proving to myself I could do it. A little bit of friendly competitiveness”
• “This text box is clearly too small to tell you all the great things about the ride - at the end of the day it is all about the people...the riders, the organisers, the support crew - are all wonderful people - engaging, interesting”
• ‘Having ex pros riding with the bunch was invaluable. One can always learn more.’

NEXT STEPS:

To confrim your interest in participating in the Share the Road Tour please contact Rachael Kininmonth on rk@amygillett.org.au or 0412 171527.

Download Registration Form (PDF)

We look forward to having you along on what will be a truly memorable Tour!