If viewing fromoutside Australia, check out ourMain Site or stay hereat our Australian MirrorSite, hosted byNetspace.If viewing fromoutside Australia, check out ourMain Site or stay hereat our Australian MirrorSite, hosted byNetspace.The Secretary of the Association, as an Executive Committeeposition, is normally elected at the Annual General Meeting, butunder constitutional provisions for casual vacancies, the positionmay be filled until the next AGM on appointment by the President,Paul Smith<smithp@netspace.net.au>, and Treasurer,Paul Gregory<pgregory@bigpond.com>
Essential duties: Ensuring minutes at monthly meetings aretaken in a manner which provides a useful reference to theassociation's proceedings, checking the Bicycle Tasmania mailbox atthe Environment Centre, maintaining a correspondence register,distributing incoming mail to the appropriate officer of theassociation, and replying to mail where appropriate.
Essential requirements: Must be an Australian Citizen orPermanent Resident living in Tasmania (preferably Hobart) and afinancial member of Bicycle Tasmania. You cannot be an undischargedbankrupt or serving a sentence in prison.
Apply by email to both the President AND Treasurer at the emailaddresses above.
The editor of Bicycle Tasmania's newsletter, SPOKE, is required tocompose master artwork for the newsletter, assist in writing articlesand present finished artwork for copying and distribution to theTreasurer by the end of each odd-numbered month (ie January, March,May, July, September, November). The position is to be filled byappointment on an ongoing basis at the discretion of the President,Paul Smith<smithp@netspace.net.au>, and Treasurer,Paul Gregory<pgregory@bigpond.com>
Essential duties: Compose master artwork for thenewsletter, assist in writing articles and present finished artworkfor copying and distribution to the Treasurer by the end of eachodd-numbered month (ie January, March, May, July, September,November). Master artwork must be A4 single-sided (may be handprepared but "desktop published" is prefered). Layout must be neatand presentable, but design considerations are flexible withinlegibility requirements.
Preferable requirements: Must be an Australian Citizen orPermanent Resident living in Tasmania and a financial member ofBicycle Tasmania.
The Bicycle Tasmania Web Monkey must maintain this web site andwhere possible or appropriate update it by the end of eachodd-numbered month (ie January, March, May, July, September,November). The position is to be filled by appointment on an ongoingbasis at the discretion of the President,Paul Smith<smithp@netspace.net.au>, and Treasurer,Paul Gregory<pgregory@bigpond.com>
Essential duties: Maintain and administer this web site,and where technical and hosting problems arise, deal with andtroubleshoot those problems. Where possible or appropriate updatethis site, in synchronisation with the newsletter, SPOKE, and anychanges to the rides calendar by the end of each odd-numbered month(ie January, March, May, July, September, November).
Preferable requirements: Must be an Australian Citizen orPermanent Resident living in Tasmania and a financial member ofBicycle Tasmania.
Apply by email to both the President AND Treasurer at the emailaddresses above.
Bicycle Tasmania's Delegate to the BFA must represent BicycleTasmania's interests to the Federation. The position is to be filledas a casual vacancy until the Annual General Meeting at thediscretion of the President,Paul Smith<smithp@netspace.net.au>, and Treasurer,Paul Gregory<pgregory@bigpond.com>
Essential duties: Bicycle Tasmania's Delegate to the BFAmust represent Bicycle Tasmania's interests to the Federation. Thisincludes handling daily communications between other states' BFADelegates and Office Bearers, reporting BFA policy to BicycleTasmania's Executive Committee, reporting Bicycle Tasmania policy tothe BFA, voting on BFA motions with regard to Bicycle Tasmaniapolicy, attending the BFA Annual General Meeting.
Other duties: Hold BFA Sub-Committee positions, attendforums, seminars, Government Committees and public meetings asrepresentative of the Bicycle Federation as required.
Essential requirements: Must be an Australian Citizen orPermanent Resident living in Tasmania and a financial member ofBicycle Tasmania. You cannot be an undischarged bankrupt or serving asentence in prison.
Apply by email to both the President AND Treasurer at the emailaddresses above.
All applicants will hold a strong commitment to the principlesespoused by Bicycle Tasmania, as described below.
Bicycle Tasmania (inc.) is Tasmania's bicycle advocacy and touringorganisation. A non-profit, incorporated association, we were foundedto challenge the rule of the car and promote cycling at all levels ofthe community.
Membership of Bike Tas is open to anybody living in Tasmania whocycles, or has an interest in general cycling. Membership is alsoopen to any Tasmanian State or Local Government Authority with aninterest in, or control over, cycling in Tasmania.
Bicycle Tasmania is a member of theBicycle Federation of Australia(BFA) and is represented on the State Bicycle ADvisory Cmte. Wepublish a newsletter, SPOKE, on eacheven-numbered month and also distribute Australian Cyclist magazine(published by the BFA) to members.
Social rides include short, family day rides through to weekendersand long-weekenders, both on and off road. Bike Tas also helps to runrandonnees for Audax Australia. (Under the auspices of Paul Gregory<pgregory@bigpond.com>)We run night rides (Team Firefly) over the Spring/Summer/Autumnperiod, too, so there's bound to be ride to suit you in ourcalendar.
A number of changes are likely in the near future that may affectBT rides and other rides conducted by non members and commercialorganisations.
Forestry and Parks and Wildlife are currently reviewing theirprocedures for allowing access across their land. Stricter controlsmay be likely for tour operators and even some recreational clubslike BT if riders are charged a fee. Forestry has issued a draft oftheir proposal. It may be that in future if BT is to organise ridesthrough forestry land - the tour leader will be required to have
It is now getting much harder to ride anywhere - we soughtpermission from the manager at Murrayfield on Bruny Island to crossto Church Hill and were denied. For this trip apparently a fee of $10is charged, a disclaimer must be signed, and you must give at least 3weeks notice.
Welcome to the Raid Tassie, a unique long distance off-roadcycling event. From Devonport to Grove, the RAID TASSIE passesthrough a wide range of environments, including some of the mostbeautiful and fascinating areas of Tasmania. Through forests andfarmlands, across highland plateaus and past the buildings andbridges of some of Australia's oldest towns, the RAID TASSIE willtake you on a journey rich in cultural and natural heritage.
The Tasmanian Trail booklet, which is included in your entry fee(one book per group is required), is an essential guide which willgive participants all the information they need to travel the uniqueTrail. The RAID TASSIE links forestry roads, fire trails, countryroads and crosses private land as well as passing through farmlandand a variety of forest types.
Detailed trail notes cover each stage of the journey, providingconcise directions and information on access, campsites andfacilities. Distances are given for trips in either direction, whileeach stage is supplemented with detailed maps. Planning, safety andenvironmental issues are all thoroughly covered. Interestinginformation on the natural and cultural features you will discoveralong the Tasmanian Trail are liberally spread throughout the guide.If you are after an off-road challenge, the RAID TASSIE is for you!
The Raid Tassie was created in 1999 and is open to all reasonablyfit and determined cyclists willing to take up the challenge of longdistance riding. The route can be ridden in either direction. AudaxAustralia acknowledges the RAID TASSIE would not be possible withoutthe assistance of the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service and theTasmanian Trail Association Inc.
This is not a race - the objective is to complete the coursewithin the maximum time limit allowed. Before you start, you willneed to register with the Audax Club of Australia by completing theofficial entry form (available on this website or by mail at addressbelow). You will be sent the Official Route Guide and a copy of theTasmanian Trail Guide (one copy required per group), giving youdirections, and also showing towns that have accommodation, food andbike shops..
During the event you will pass through checkpoints and will needto have your time and date of arrival recorded on your Brevet Card.This can be done at any shop, post office, police station, servicestation etc. After completion of the event, you will need to send inthe Brevet Card for validation. It will be returned to you as asouvenir.
The route is open from 1st October to 1st April every year. Youdon't have to finish by 15th April but you must start anytime betweenthese dates, and you must specify your starting date and time on theentry form.
Still have more questions? Feel free to contact Audax to obtainany further information. We are happy to assist. We also welcome yourfeedback on the ride after you have finished. You can email questionsto pgregory@bigpond.com orwrite to
Audax Sydney Region PO Box 846 Hurstville NSW 2220 Australia
TUESDAY NIGHT CRUISEThanks to dedicated Firefly, Dan Teague, there's now a new eventon the Bike Tas Calendar by way of Dan'swillingness to give up the third Tuesday of each month for theTuesday Night Cruise.
The TNC is a regular social ride for a couple of quiet pints at acouple of quiet pubs. Not a late night but a fun night with goodcompany.
Happy Cycling!
SteveJay
(Bike Tas Web Monkey)