north east regional extra | 21 - 27 february, 2018
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by KYLIE WILSON IN the lead up to the first High Country Women’s Cycling Festival (HCWCF) this April, female cyclists in the North East and beyond are looking forward to participating. Among them is passionate Wangaratta based cyclist Julie Coller, who began cycling at the age of 37 in an effort “to be a fit mum” for her children, as well as, she admits, “be fit and fabulous at 40”. Julie said that riding is now an essential part of her lifestyle. “I love riding for it gives me the opportunity to clear my head. When I cycle on my own, it is my time and my space,” she said. “My husband knows not to ring me whilst I am riding unless it is a dire emergency. “I also ride for fitness and to be a good role model for my children and grandchildren, showing them that you can ride at any age, you do not need to be a kid to ride. “Grandmas can ride too! “The other great bonus of cycling is the places you can go and people you meet along the way, not to mention the coffees and cake too.” Julie said she is grateful for the cycling infrastructure around the North East, but said there is always room for improvement. “As a region I believe we are becoming well known for our cycling paths and rail trails,” she said. Ŷ Continued page 3
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◆ FULL SPEED AHEAD: Wangaratta woman Julie Coller is passionate about cycling and committed to helping other female riders. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
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