In this Issue

	Citi to Goulburn 2008
	Dinner Dance 6 September 2007
	Mountain Bike Training Skills Program September 29 & 30
	Bang the Table

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Ben Mikic Foundation
PO Box 1003
Mittagong NSW 2575
Australia

Phone:
02 4878 5184
1800 02 9797

Fax:
02 4878 5053

Email:
michele@creativetraining.com.au

Foundation Newsletter July 2008

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Citi to Goulburn 2008

The Ben Mikic Foundation is proud to have been invited to participate as a team in the 2008 Goulburn to Citi 2008.

(BMF) is seeking to raise funds through the Goulburn to Citi Charity Ride which is the race before the main competitive event..  Participantion will help expand the Foundations ability to make cycling a great deal safer for young riders and to provide increased support for young cyclists demonstrating high levels of potential in the sport. BMF programs that will be expanded as a result of funds raised through the Charity Ride include:

• Cycle Skills Training Program aimed at primary school students, facilitated by the Education Group (OEG) with a focus on safe riding practices and conditions
• Mountain Bike Training Programs facilitated by The Outdoor Education Group, to encourage young rdiers to experience off road cycling.
• Sponsorship of the Illawarra Academy of Sport’s elite young cyclist training program.
• Individual sponsorship of young cyclists embarking on important national and international events i.e. recently Charlton Durie and Shaun O’Connor
• Liasion with cycling industry and government bodies to – escalate road safety awareness for all road users; accelerate the building of cycle lanes; rider friendly infrastructure on main roads; lobby government to increase investment in road sharing awareness campaigns ie cyclists are tax payers too ! 

Riders wishing to participate in the Ride are welcome to email and business and supports wishing to sponsor please visit to download information. To contact the race organisers direct click here.

Dinner Dance 6 September 2007

A Fund Raising Dinner Dance is being hosted at the Highland Golf Club organised by the Friends of BMF on September 6, 2008 at 7.30 pm.  To purchase tickets please contact Whytes Clothing Shop in Mittagong, Contours Gymnasium in Bowral and Forbes in Mittagong or call  02 4878 5184 or email

The proceeds will be used to continue the safety + education + awareness work of the Foundation.

Any business wishing to donate items or book a table please call 02 4878 5184.  Your support is warmly appreciated.

Mountain Bike Training Skills Program September 29 & 30

Places are already filling very quickly with most of the previous participants from the April Program registering. Read their experiences online. It will be held once again at Biloela, near Berrima, NSW.

This program has been expanded to include three levels.  These levels are:

Level 1
Little or no MTB or off road experience. A general level of fitness is required.

Objective
To provide confidence to pursue further off road riding through the acquisition of good skills set.

Level 2
Some MTB and/or off road experience. Good level of fitness

Objective
To build confidence, introduce hard skills and develop interest in off road racing.

Level 3
Advance Group of MTB with experience that includes off road technically sound hard skills and/or has done off road racing. A high level of fitness required.

Objective
To further enhance skills set and encourage more advanced off road racing and competition.

Joint Gear Sets
There will be joint sessions run with mentors, MTB experienced cylists

Who is running it ?
OEG professional staff members, BMF Friends and experienced riders.

ENROL online or email for an Information Package

Bang the Table

Wingecarribee Shire Council has developed a draft Bicycle Strategy. The draft identifies existing and proposed key bicycle routes for Moss Vale, Bowral and Mittagong with an annual action plan to implement upgrades and construct new bicycle routes.

We need your feedback to let Council know if we've got it right. Have your say here online or write to Council by 13 August 2008.

Submissions can be made through this bangthetable.com.au or by writing to Council, or by emailing Council directly at wscmail@wsc.nsw.gov.au. Telephone enquiries can be made on 4868 0888 Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm and should be directed to Council's Road Safety Officer.

To view online visit either Bang the Table or Wingecarribee Shire Council   This is your chance to have a say.  If you would like pdf documents sent to you please just email michele@creativetraining.com.au