Hi Everyone!

With the end of daylight saving this weekend, we will be able to start enjoying light in the mornings again - though only for a short time until winter sets in. Make sure you make the most of the good weather that remains!

Due to low participation numbers in last month's scheduled rides, I only have one ride scheduled for April - a Trail/Path ride on Sat 5th April. We will be exploring Darebin Parklands trail, which last time I checked was quite a delightful ride with lots of nice trees, a babbling brook, and even a few ducks!  

MBTC "MAD" Ride - 6th April

Are you participating in the MAD ride this weekend? If so I will see you there! Don't forget to change your clock the night before...

If you would like a last minute ticket including lunch, one of our participants has had to pull out and wishes to sell her ticket (cheaper than cost). Contact me if you are interested!
 

Melburn Roobaix - 26th June

The Melburn Roobaix is a fun ride across, through, over and under Melbourne’s bumpiest cobbled alleyways concluding with a lap of the Brunswick outdoor velodrome.

This cycling event is inspired by the famous Paris-Roubaix. Armed with a map, musette and a pen riders cover cobbled sectors from East to West and discover a parts of Melbourne they never knew. 

Suitable for any bike type you wish to ride, the 40km route is different each year with 6 hours allowed to complete the course. This is not a race, just a whole lot of fun, and a great social outing!

For more information and to register (open from 11th April), visit http://fyxo.co/melburn-roobaix/
 

Massage - an essential part of your Cycling Toolkit

As some of you may know, late last year I received my qualification as a Massage Therapist. I am now offering massage therapy from my home in Kew East, and also from Autumn Retreat, 129 Miller Street Thornbury. Visit www.relaxnrevive.com for more information!
 

Ride for the Animals

In mid March I participated in Ride for the Animals, raising money for Animal Aid. The ride was from Fulham (near Sale) to Bairnsdale, 90km up some lovely country roads. We had a lovely tailwind all the way so I managed to complete the ride in 3 hours!

There were 47 riders participating, and overall raised $30k for the animal shelters. A great effort for the inaugural event, and a good sign that it will grow into more success in future years. Thanks to all of you who supported me in my fundraising efforts and/or wished me well!
 

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Reading Corner

Did you know I have a blog? Check it out - http://www.bikeitbetter.com/blog.html

This article was published on April 1st - be prepared for a giggle... http://flowmountainbike.com/post-all/innovation-saddle-selection-app-unveiled/

I am always espousing the benefits of using a Foam Roller to my massage clients - here is an article that explains it very well. http://www.cycling.org.au/Home/Get-Involved/Coaching/Bridging-the-Gap-Roll-your-way-to-recovery

And lastly, in case you needed any more convincing, here is a great article that lists 7 underrated benefits of cycling. http://www.peopleforbikes.org/blog/entry/the-underrated-benefits-of-bicycling
 

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Thanks for your attention, catch you in the next issue!! Cheers, Cazz :)