by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
Information on the number of walks, cycles, paddles, multi-day trips, cancellations and social activities has been summarised for three quarters from September 2022 to May 2023, covering spring, summer and autumn. Winter activities (June-August) have not been included...
by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
Of the 291 current members at June 2023, over 2/3rds live in the Wollongong LGA, followed by 16% who live in Shellharbour LGA. Only 5% (N=15) of members live in Kiama LGA and 10% (N=27) live outside the Illawarra, including Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla and Greater Sydney...
by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
Meet the member: Robyn Sim, Illawarra Rambler member and occasional walk’s leader Interview conducted by Julie McDonald, Publicity Officer This is the start of a new segment in the newsletter: “meeting the member” where an Illawarra Rambler will be interviewed on...
by Pam Hayes | Aug 27, 2023 | newsletter
Illawarra Ramblers recently received an email from Amelia Harrison at the University of Wollongong Medical School asking for volunteers to help with her exercise study aimed at improving the health of older adults. The study is focused on using a stationary cycling...
by Pam Hayes | May 26, 2023 | newsletter
PRESIDENT’S REPORT During the last few months, we’ve been somewhat focused on e-bike insurance which has affected many cycling members. Thank you to all those cyclists who have been positive and supportive about taking out...
by Pam Hayes | May 26, 2023 | newsletter
Cycling Safety – a few points of interest The recent emphasis on e-bike insurance has raised issues of safety, legality and rules of the road and shared bike paths, some of which are worth mentioning. We see a number of e-bikes ridden by (often un-helmeted)...
