Contents
Welcome to the milestone 75th edition of Chain Mail 1
2011 Autumn Classics 2
Eating on the Tour 6
Recipe for Puncture Repairs 7
Bike North Century Challenge - the 10th year 8
Hot Pursuit 12
Bike For Life 2011 12
Hear the Thunder, it’s the Tour Down Under 13
Calendar
Other Editions

Editor: Jennifer Gilmore
Production: Stacey Ward

Thanks to all our contributors, especially to Fran Griffin for her article covering the Classics. Many photos are from BNCC events over the years - thanks to Doug Stewart for these.


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Welcome to the milestone 75th edition of Chain Mail

The first edition of CM - published in 1997, soon after Bike North began - featured a ride to Blayney, and Loop the Lake.

This edition of Chain Mail highlights those Autumn Classics, along with much more.

Fran Griffin gives us an overview of events coming up in the next few months - there's something for everyone.

Doug Stewart previews the BNCC in its tenth year: he's devised some new challenges for the event.

Debbie Edwards reminds you of what you need to get through some of the more vigorous events - "Food Is Fuel".

Keith Griffin has a look back at last year's Autumn Classics.

And Mal Hart takes us to Adelaide for the Tour Down Under, where we get up close and personal with cycling's elite.

After that, take a look at the calendar, pick your rides, and start training for some great events.