RAAM 2019: Introducing Charity Solaris Cancer Care Our charity of choice is Solaris Cancer Care, a Australian cancer support service provider caring for people with cancer and their families. Solaris Cancer Care’s ethos is centred around kind, caring support, education and wellness for cancer patients and their carers in Australia. The aim of Solaris Cancer Care is to improve quality of life of patients undergoing cancer treatment, and [...]
RAAM 2019: What makes the Race Across America (RAAM) the toughest endurance cycling race in the world? The terrain is “harsh, brutal, and immensely challenging”: ~5000 km, across 12 states, and approx. 52,000 metres of climbing. RAAM is about 30% longer than the Tour de France, and this distance MUST be completed in roughly half the time, with no rest Deserts, Mountain ranges, tornado-prone plains, and unpredictable June weather [...]
Sabine's RAAM 2019 Team SHANNON I remember offering Sabine my support in April 2017 for her solo 24 hour race - Delirium, down in Busselton, WA. I just thought I would be doing a bit of cheering .. “support” took on a whole new meaning! Helping out John, I became the time keeper, position status updater, cheer squad, social media person and even foot masseuse(!) all while being sleep [...]
VERIS RACING CYCLING DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION Summer 2018 View this email in your browser Our Valued Partners THE RACE ACROSS AMERICA Veris Racing athlete, and world 24 hour cycling champion, Sabine Bird recently qualified for the worlds toughest bicycle racing: the Race Across America (RAAM). Hear more about Sabine's fantastic efforts in winning and qualifying for this event at the Revolve 24 hour solo [...]
In January this year, I raced the Revolve24 in Adelaide and qualified for the Race Across America (RAAM), the world’s toughest bicycle race. Qualifying for this pinnacle event of all endurance races is already a very pleasing result; however, what a feat it would be to race this epic challenge, which has been titled “12 days of hell” and seen many strong and talented endurance cyclists fail. The decision to ride 5,000 [...]
Oral 7's philosophy pertains to a healthy mouth relates to a healthy body, or more specifically "A moist mouth is a healthy mouth” The Cycling Development Foundation, via the Veris Racing team, is pleased to announce a partnership with Oral 7. Oral7 ‘s range of Oral Care products are unique to Australia, unlike other Oral Care products on the market Oral7 DOES NOT contain SLS ( detergent found in Car Wash ) or [...]
BOND Junior Cycling’s philosophy is to provide assistance and encouragement for junior elite cyclists through the Veris Race Team and its associates The Cycling Development Foundation, via the Veris Racing team, is pleased to announce a partnership with BOND Junior Cycling. Veris Racing athletes will be recipients of scholarship funding directed toward junior development only in line with BOND Junior Cycling's emphasis on developing star cycling talent. BOND Junior Cycling trustee Lisa Bond commented [...]
The Cycling Development Foundation, via the Veris Racing team, is pleased to announce a partnership with Bicycling Western Australia (BWA). Veris Racing athletes will assist and support riders across their events as ambassadors for BWA and its membership base. Bicycling Western Australia’s philosophy is making bike riding easier, safer and more accessible for all Western Australians. BWA membership includes premium rider accident insurance and third-party liability cover, rider support and advice with [...]
We recently asked Sabine to describe her process in claiming victory across the inaugural Revolve 24hr solo race. Not surprisingly Sabine spoke most often about the support she received from others, as opposed to her own incredible grit and determination. Sabine refers to the race, as 'our race' as opposed to 'hers'. This is a real indication of the incredible collective nature of this individual who is always first to offer support [...]
Solaris Cancer Care's philosophy is simple : "everything we do is centred around assisting a person diagnosed with cancer to live well" The Cycling Development Foundation, via the Veris Racing team, is pleased to announce a partnership to host and manage WA's premier cycling participation event in the Red Sky Ride, a key fundraising venture for Solaris. Veris Racing athletes will assist and support riders across this event concurrent with the management [...]
