Its an unusual ride that doesn’t end up at a coffee shop. And what a surprise, at 7am it is full of cyclists! The news article was about the social side of cycling and how the cafes are now catering for the cycling community. As in many cities we now have a great choice of coffee shops where we are welcome and the coffee is great. The irony is that the article has resulted in lots of blogs about cyclists being a nuisance on the roads! What can we say except lets share the roads and the coffee shops.

Diamond Cycle Tours is again supporting the Hartley Cycle Challenge in 2012. This event is the biggest single fundraiser for this very worthwhile cause and Diamond Cycle Tours is proud to again be associated with the event. Last year we collectively raised over $300,000 as a consequence of fundraising associated with the Challenge ride. This year we are hoping to raise even more. As riders we also get a lot out of this event. Much more than the ride, which incidentally is awesome at 45o ks with lots of hills, we get the cameraderie of the Hartley team and all the other riders. The long weekend of 25- 28 November 2012 will see a long line of cyclists heading up the Monaro Highway. Jyndabyne is the target on day 1, Charlottes Pass on Day 2 and return to Canberra on day 3. So wish us luck for this epic ride and great cause!

Diamond Cycle Tours again supports the annual Hartley Disability charity cycle ride from Canberra to Charlotte’s Pass and return to Canberra. The 2010 ride commenced today in perfect conditions. The 450 km ride is a test of riding endurance and logistics as 260 riders converge on the mountains.