Day Four Thoughts – Andy Sheats
Slightly different format today, as I’m pretty exhausted! See update in video by following links below; 4 days and 660 kms behind us, and 2 more days ahead with only about 100 kms each. Part 1 Part 2 Continue Reading
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Posted in News on November 12, 2010
Posted in News on November 12, 2010
Day One Thoughts – Andy Sheats
I just finished day 1 of the Amy gillet share the road tour. We kicked it off in Sydney with a big Fundraising dinner. I think that we are at about 300 grand so far, which is fantastic. I had at my table some great customers from Colliers (one with a gold medal in track cycling. Yikes) and members of our team (stephen ... Continue Reading
Posted in News on November 11, 2010
Day Three Thoughts – Andy Sheats
When we arrived at mudgee last night it was easy to see the impact of the tour and REA’s sponsorship. Amy’s mom did a road safety discussion at the local school, and a bunch of the kids were down to meet the pros (and me). The local council had a road safety comp, and Rochelle Gilmore did the draw as we cam ... Continue Reading
Posted in News on November 11, 2010
Day Two Thoughts – Andy Sheats
Day 2 Summary: easier than day 1, but the day after day 1 So yesterday we did 170 with heaps of climbing. A post-script from my last note is that I awoke with massive abductor cramps at 3 am. Absolutely debilitating stuff! So the question has to be, how did I fare today. 170 kms of rolling hills from mt Victoria in the ... Continue Reading
Posted in News on November 11, 2010
Thoughts from the Peleton
written by Michael Scott Cadel Evan’s, Phil Anderson, Rochelle Gilmore, Stephen Hodge and Tracey Gaudry……….not a bad line up to kick start a week of riding around NSW to bring greater awareness to creating a safer bike riding environment in Australia! On Wednesday morning 35 cycling fanatics (an eccelectic bunc ... Continue Reading
Posted in News on November 2, 2010
Fundraising Leaderboard
As of November 1, 2010 9.30am Raised To Raise Support Crew 14,560 -7,060 Stephen Hodge 12,500 -5,000 Rachel Neylan 310 -310 Tony Gaudry 12,960 -5,460 Paul O’Dwyer 7,648 -148 Steve Cesinger 7,500 0 Andy Sheats 6,700 800 Rob Keogh 5,620 1,880 Lindy Hayward 4,870 2,630 Andrew ‘ART’ ... Continue Reading
Posted in News on November 2, 2010
Newsletter #10 – Ready to Roll!
The Amy Gillett Foundation team are turning the corner into the finishing straight – for the Foundation team, the arrival of the riders in Sydney, the Gala Dinner on Monday evening, and the launch the next morning is our first finish line! Then, we embark upon the epic Tour with you, our very special riders, support ... Continue Reading
Posted in News on October 28, 2010
Newsletter #9 – Final countdown
The Amy Gillett Foundation team are on the final lap of preparations and refinements for the Share The Road Tour experience. Tips from our on-the-tour physio, Margaret Did you know that riding 830km over 6 days, including 8,000 vertical metres of climbing, there are few things you can do in the next week that will hel ... Continue Reading
Posted in News on October 22, 2010
Newsletter #8 : 3-2-1 Get Ready…
As the recently appointed CEO of the Amy Gillett Foundation, I have relished working with the Foundation’s dedicated team including staff, partners and volunteers. During the first quarter of FY2011 we have increased the reach and impact of our safety messages to Government, bike riding enthusiasts and the community ... Continue Reading
Posted in News on October 19, 2010
Fundraising Leaderboard
As of 1pm Tuesday 19 October Support Crew $13730 Stephen Hodge $12500 Steve Cesinger $7500 Andy Sheats $6400 Tony Gaudry $6166 Duncan Murray $4500.50 David Dunn $3250 Ned Draydon $2275 Matt Dimattina $2187.50 Rob Keogh $1950 Matt Pringle $1525 Michael Scott $1275 Natalie Langer $1050 Kieran Hogan $955 Paul O’Dwy ... Continue Reading
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