Bellarine Peninsula was ablaze with lycra and cycling helmets as people of many different fitness levels got on their bikes and participated in the Around the Bay in a Day bike ride. Around the Bay is one of the world's biggest and most popular cycling participation events. And with a choice of four ride distances (250km, 210km, 100km or 50km) this year's event offered challenges for riders of all abilities.

Body Torque is proud to be the official jersey supplier to the Amy Gillett Foundation. Registrations are now open for Amy’s Ride Fundraising Challenge, which will be held on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula. Now in its 4th year the ride is a great way to enjoy a day on your bike and show your support for the Amy Gillett Foundation. Because you can now choose from 120km, 65km or the new 22km trail ride there’s a ride to suit everyone.

When Kimon Lycos discovered one of his best mates had leukemia even though Kimon was a complete cycling amateur it got him on his bike undertaking an epic ride for a good cause called 5towns. Body Torque was proud to get behind Kimon’s inspiring effort and offer our corporate support. Each week, on average sixteen South Australians are diagnosed with blood cancer, which literally turn a family’s life upside down.

Treatments take place in capital cities, so regional and rural patients have no choice but to leave their homes, farms, businesses and support networks to relocate to a capital city - often within 24 hours.

Congratulations to the team from Baker IDI who took part in National Ride to Work Day on October 16. The staff from the South Melbourne office all rode in on Wednesday morning raising awareness and over $200 for Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute.

Congratulations to last month's winner Joshua McBride from Sydney, NSW. SImply by registering to join Body Torque Bunch on our website Joshua will now be looking hot while keeping cool in the new Body Torque SUmmer Cycling Jacket he won.

Just arrived our latest new release designs are funky, colourful and contemporary.  These new short sleeved jerseys are made from a special knit with built in moisture management designed to take perspiration away from the body moving it to the outer layer of the fabric where it can rapidly evaporate keeping you dry. With a fully open ended zip down the front for ease of use and three rear pockets to store all those important to reach items, these new jersey designs are a must to keep you cool and looking good during those long hot summer days.

Don’t forget about our handy Body Torque gift vouchers. Great for those who are difficult to buy for or if you are short on time? Our gift vouchers can either be purchased in store or simply give us a call or purchase over the internet and we’ll send it right to your door. Contact us via email or phone to organise your voucher NOW

We have slashed the price on the items below to bring you some great specials before Christmas. Stock is limited and orders will be dispatched until sold out so be in quick to snap up a bargain.

Imagine cycling 1038km around Tasmania over seven days for a dog. Well that’s exactly what the participants in the 2009 Coast to Coast for Canines cycling challenge will be doing from January 23 to 29 in 2009. The challenge is being held to raise funds for the Guide Dogs Tasmania. Starting and finishing in Hobart, nine riders will attempt the epic ride passing through some of Tasmania’s most challenging and stunning landscapes.

Body Torque is a founding member of The Cycling Promotion Fund and we contribute a percentage of profits each year to help encourage cycling in all forms Australia wide.  So what does this mean for you?  Well by purchasing from Body Torque you are also caught up in the good vibes helping to encourage cycling – and all without having to leave the comfort of your armchair if you order online. Body Torque director Felicity even attends regular meetings so you don’t have to and we’ll feature points of interest in our Body Torque newsletter from now on – watch this space!   For more information go to www.cyclingpromotion.com.au

 Pile-ups can happen too easily when bunch riding. Avoid honking horns, angry pedestrians and injury by reading our top bunch riding tips. 

You can imagine our relief when six Aussie cyclists arrived in Herisson, a small village in the Auvergne region of France, after a seven-hour drive, which was supposed to be completed in half the time. Best not to arrive in Paris and wanting to exit the city on Bastille Weekend. The small medieval village has all the usual tourist stops – castle, cobblestone streets and a cathedral. But we were not here to just sightsee – we were of course here to ride.

Thought your bike and your car had nothing in common? Well think again. If you start thinking about your car the same as you do your bike when you’re preparing for a ride it is not hard to figure out how you can start reducing your petrol consumption and save money 

The National Ride to Work Day on 15 October aims to encourage commuters from every state and territory in Australia to discover the benefits of riding to work.

This year, there is another reason to get on your bike! By riding to work on National Ride to Work Day and donating the amount you save on car parking, petrol or public transport, you can help to raise funds for Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute. Your donation will provide essential funds for our research into diabetes, heart disease and obesity. A proportion will also be used by event organisers Bicycle Victoria to further develop the National Ride to Work Day Program.

To host your own Workplace or Community Breakfast on National Ride to Work Day, please register here.