After the launch of mybikeREGO in August 2011, we realised there was no many options for dedicated bicycle insurance for cyclists in Australia and home and contents insurance just didn’t offer the level of cover needed for most cyclists. This had to change. So, in conjunction with Theo Grobler, a cycling enthusiast, and The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd, a company with several bike-crazy individuals, we developed mybikeCOVER.

Because mybikeCOVER was designed for cycling enthusiasts by cycling enthusiasts, we understand the nature of risks that cyclists face whether on a weekend training ride, commuting to work, exploring the outdoors or going for a PB on a big race day. At mybikeCOVER we aim to give you bicycle insurance with no surprises. The information that we send you about your cover is simple and straightforward, making it easy for you to understand what is included in your cover and what isn't. And if you have questions about your cover, just ring us on 1300 277 002 and we'll help you out.

Jump on your bike, strap on your helmet and come on down to Alexandra Gardens for the Bupa Around the Bay Festival. Bicycle Network Victoria, in partnership with the City of Melbourne has created a major weekend of cycling which to be held from Friday 14 – Sunday 16 October, 2011.

FREE entry to the GO Bike Expo, presented by Tressidder Insurance Group, where exhibitors will offer advice, upcoming events, test rides, and all the latest cycling gear.

FREE live music by Victorian-grown artists including Melbourne’s well-loved Daryl Braithwaite

FREE children’s activities such as facepainting, Learn2Ride sessions, Crazy Bikes and “Cycle Chic” Fashion parade

FREE entertainment including Bike Boy, the Biscuit Readers and Bike Trials demonstrations

FREE Roll Up Bicycle Valet Parking – ride to the event and experience VIP bike-parking treatment.
 

Schedule of Events

FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER

12pm - 7pm            GO Bike Expo presented by Tresidder Insurance Group
3pm - 8pm               Friday Night Drinks at The Spokes Bar
3:30 - 5:30pm          Gallie
7pm - 10pm             Friday Night BMX Jam at Riverslide Skate Park
5:30 - 7:30pm          Carmen Hendrix

SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER

10am - 5pm              GO Bike Expo presented by Tresidder Insurance Group
10am - 6pm              Roll Up Bicycle Valet Parking
10am - 6pm              Kids Crazy Bikes!
11am & 2pm             Bike Boy
11am - 3pm              Children’s Activities
12pm - 4pm              Ride2School Learn to Ride Clinics
12pm – 12.30pm      “Cycle Chic” Kids Bike Fashions on the Field
12pm - 6pm              Spokes Bar
12pm – 3pm              John-Luke Shelley & High Speed Steel
2pm                          Tour de France 2012 Competition
                                 Presented by Phil Anderson Tours and Bicycle Network Victoria
3pm – 6pm                Talented Irish Musician Gallie

SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER

5.30am - 6pm          Bupa Around the Bay ride 2011
10am - 6pm             GO Bike Expo presented by Tresidder Insurance Group
10am - 6pm             Roll Up Bicycle Valet Parking 10am – 6pm
10am - 6pm             Kids Crazy Bikes! 10am – 6pm
11am & 2pm            Bike Boy 
11:30 - 2:30pm         Benny Walker and Tom Richardson
12pm - 8pm             Spokes Bar
2:45pm - 3pm           Awards & Presentations
3pm – 4pm               Daryl Braithwaite
4pm                         TREK Madone 5.9 Bike Giveaway 
                                presented by Rapido Cyclesand Bicycle Network Victoria
4pm – 6pm              John-Luke Shelley & High Speed Steel

Bupa Around the Bay Ride

Bupa Around the Bay 2011 on Sunday 16 October begins at the iconic Alexandra Gardens in the heart of Melbourne. With over 10 ride options to choose from there is something for everyone. 

Entries close September 30th! Enter now!

GO Bike Expo

The GO Bike Expo® presented by Tresidder Insurance Group - showcases all things in the world of cycling. The expo will be held from Friday 14 October to Sunday 16 October 2011.

Road Closures

During the festival there will be many traffic implementations to ease congestion. Closer to the date we will be providing further information of the roads which may impact you.

Date:         7 - 9am, Wednesday 12 October 2011
Venue:      Bradfield Park
Address:   Harbour Bridge cycleway

For this year's Ride to Work Day North Sydney's Bradfield Park will be transformed into the Champs Elysees with free croissants and coffee and live Parisian cafe music!

• Prizes for best French outfit and bike - sponsored by Nutcase.
• Free bike checks/tune-ups - provided by Cranks North Sydney.
• Professional riding position advice - provided by Back In Business Physiotherapy.
• Free bike goodies.
• Get your bike registered with mybikeREGO.

To register for Ride to Work day, go to ride2work.com.au. Here is the  North Sydney Cycling Map (2.28MB) (also available from Council and Stanton Library).

RSVP to this event on Facebook here.

Some tips for people riding to work for the first time:

• Make sure your bicycle is roadworthy. Get it checked at your local bicycle store if you're unsure.
• Plan your route using one of the many cycling maps available from Councils and libraries. Try to stick to dedicated cycleways and quieter roads. Consider trying out the route on a weekend beforehand.
• Make sure the distance does not exceed your fitness level. If you think it is too far, you might consider doing part of the journey by car or public transport. 
• Take a change of clothes to work the day before.

The North Sydney Ride to Work Day Breakfast is being hosted by North Sydney Council as part of the 2011 Sydney Rides Festival. 

On Wednesday 12 October, over one hundred and fifty thousand Australian workers are expected to join the commuter revolution and ride to work. Will you?

It's the perfect opportunity for you to have a go at riding to work. Whether you are a new or existing commuter, by participating in Ride to Work Day and registering to make your ride count, you make an important contribution to building the case for better bike facilities in your community.

In 2010, more than 105,000 people participated in Ride to Work Day across Australia (three times as many as registered!). Five months later, 43% of those new registered riders were still riding to work.

Join the commuter revolution and make your ride count. It's fast, free and makes a difference.

mybikeREGO is proud to be supporting this initiative. Please visit our stall in federation square to register your bicycles with us.

We hope to see you there

mybikeREGO Team

Welcome to mybikeREGO, the first truly online bicycle registration system in Australia. We are excited about the opportunity to launch this service to all Australian cyclists and truly hope that it proves to be a mechanism to enhance rider safety and improves the number of stolen bikes being returned to their rightful owners.

We are in the early stages of launching this service however we aim to constantly evolve and enhance it based on ongoing feedback received by our customers and ultimately providing you with greater value. To give you some insight into how the system works:

- All state and federal police authorities have the ability to register instantly to gain access to our database of users
- Through their secure portal they can search bicycle owners by mybikeREGO unique tag number, serial number, bike make and model etc and will gain access to a read only view of your data so they can make contact with you
- You have the ability to login at any time to update your personal details, emergency contacts and bicycle characteristics
- You can also update the status of your bike so for e.g. if it is stolen when the police login they will see the bike is listed as stolen

Some additional features already under development:

- Google maps integration so you can see graphically where all bikes have been reported stolen
- General bike search function so the general public can search the status of a bike in case they are looking to purchase through eBay, trading post etc - no personal details will be revealed with this search
- Barcode integration with ID tags so people can use smart phones to check the status of bicycles registered with mybikeREGO
- New packages to include basic or comprehensive cycling insurance

We thank you for your and hope that you constantly provide us with constructive feedback on our service so we can continue to innovate and add value to the cycling community!

Happy Cycling!