NEW LEGISLATION:  The NSW Government is bringing in new legislation which will affect all cyclists. Under the cycling package, announced by Roads Minister Duncan Gay this week, adult cyclists will be required to carry photo identification and will face far heftier fines. The fine for not wearing a helmet, running a red light, riding dangerously, holding onto a moving vehicle, or not stopping at a pedestrian crossing is now $71. However from March fines will jump to between $319 and $425. Effective 1 March 2016 car drivers will be required to give at least 1 metre of space to cyclists.For further information see: http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/bicyclists/cyclingrules.html

PROGRAM CHANGE:  Please note that the Monday bike ride on 28 December will start at Skiway Park, not Darcy Dunster Reserve.  Coffee at Shellharbour.