๐ฃ๏ธ โOne thing Wollongong did really well after hosting the 2022 UCI Road World Championships was creating legacy projects, to inspire as many people as possible to ride bikesโ.
- Samara Sheppard, Destination Wollongong @samarasheppard@Wollongong_City#CyclingForAll
The 2024 Cape Epic is underway. And it started well for the Toyota Specialized Ninety One teams, with Matt Beers & Howard Grotts finishing second, while Sofia Gomez Villafane & Samara Sheppard were third on the day. With the Prologue done and dusted Stage 1, in Tulbagh awaits.
Wollongong has increased #cycling participation rate by 47% and doubled Nยฐ of people riding a bike weekly since hosting the #UCI Road World Champs in 2022. More on how @Wollongong_City gets more people on bikes to fight climate change below. @COP28_UAE
https://t.co/fafDaLX4Qt
They have been Oceania Mountain Bike Cross Country Champions and now they are Oceania Mountain Bike Marathon Champions. Daniel McConnell and Samara Sheppard are the inaugural champions are claiming gold and the Oceania jersey in Dwellingup.
Results: https://t.co/btOI79Rz5s
Wonderful opportunity to talk with the UCI @cycling team about Bike City and sustainability initiatives for @Wollongong_City ๐ฆ๐บ. Thanks for having me! ๐ฒ๐๐ #RideWollongong
Great pleasure welcoming Samara Shepard, #Wollongongโs UCI Bike City Ambassador and MTB athlete at #UCI headquarters in Aigle today. Thanks to promoting cycling for all, Wollongong has become the first UCI Bike City of the southern hemisphere in 2021!
#cycling#active#mobility
The Community Ride is back! To celebrate the anniversary of @UCI_cycling@wollongong2022 โRide Wollongongโ will be held on 24 September, with a 3hr all ages, all abilities community ride along Marine Dr and Flagstaff Hill. #bikecity#legacy
@joshcarlson86 and I are proud to be Wollongong UCI Bike City Ambassadors. We think all cities and regions could benefit from this ambassador model. https://t.co/2zUF1xYq02
UCI Bike City Wollongongโs community partners stop #2 โก๏ธ @CCNewSouthWales!
As Australiaโs leading cancer charity, working across every area of every cancer, the team received their Bike Friendly Business certificate from #DestinationWollongongโs @samarasheppard yesterday ๐
The @UCI_cycling#CyclingforAll team meets UCI Bike City Wollongongโs community partners!
@Healthy_Cities work to create healthy environments and enable healthy choices for the local community. Mark September 26th in your calendars for the launch of their new cycling campaign!
How great are these Bike Friendly Businesses!
Taking registrations for @wollongong_nsw based businesses to join our Bike Friendly Business program here https://t.co/N9LS8wf9Ds
Destination @wollongong2022
67 days to go before the @uci Road World Championships come Down Under.
Bring your bike!
Thereโs so much to enjoy on two wheels.
See the video below.
@samarasheppard
https://t.co/fMR2JcfiUu
The @UCI_cycling World Championships are coming to Wollongong in September.
Up to half a million people are expected to line the course for the menโs + womenโs Road Races.
Hereโs a sample of what the visitors to the NSW city will enjoy.
@samarasheppard
https://t.co/fMR2JcfQK2
Honoured, privileged & excited to join @joshcarlson86 as Wollongong Bike City Ambassadors. Look forward to showcasing & developing the cycling opportunities for @wollongong2022 & beyond. #rideofyourlife