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Changing Gears Australia
23 - 30 October, 2005
Sydney to Brisbane

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Proudly Sponsored By Roche

Changing Gears 2005 is a global adventure with one week rides in the United Kingdom, United States and Australia. Participants arrive three days early for practice rides before setting out on the adventure of a lifetime!

Click on the links below for preliminary daily route maps:

Day 1 - Sydney/CoogeeBay to Newcastle
Day 2 - Newcastle to Taree
Day 3 - Taree to Coff's Harbour
Day 4 - Coff's Harbour to Byron Bay
Day 5 - Byron Bay to Surfer's Paradise to Brisbane/Redcliffe
Day 6 - Redcliffe to Noosa
Day 7 - Noosa to Brisbane
Day 8 - Brisbane Pink Ribbon Ride - Mt. Tamborine

The Changing Gears Australia Ride has been certified as "carbon neutral" by Greenfleet. Changing Gears is believed to be the first carbon neutral charity event to be held in Australia.


Sponsors

Roche www.roche-australia.com

Amazon Heart is delighted to announce that Roche Products is the Primary Sponsor of the Changing Gears ride in Australia.

Roche Products is a global market leader in oncology and haematology. Roche has researched and developed many medicines used in the treatment of cancer and has a long-term commitment that goes beyond the research and development of new drugs, to a well-established education, care and community support program. Roche Oncology and Haematology invests significantly in research and development and is committed to working with members of the oncology community to understand and address the needs of people with cancer and ultimately improve outcomes for all patients.

Motorcycle Sponsor: Harley-Davidson www.harley-davidson.com

Harley-Davidson will provide 20 motorcycles for our riders in Australia and transport the bikes to and from our start and finish.

We are delighted that this icon of motorcycling is again supporting our vision and this incredible event.

Supporters

Buff Downunder www.buff.com.au
 
Amazon Heart is delighted to announce the support of Buff Downunder, the Australian distributor of the fabulous Buff performance headwear (as seen on the television show Survivor).  Buff Downunder is producing special edition Amazon Heart Buffs for all of our 2005 event participants, and donating additional buffs to support our fundraising.

Buff® performance headwear morphs into a variety of different garments in seconds, allowing you to cope with all weather conditions on the fly by changing the way you wear it. Wear Buff® as scarf, facemask, helmet liner, Balaclava, Beanie ... It's all about feeling better.

Amazon Heart Buffs are exclusively available at Changing Gears - The Global Run 2005 events.

Hema Maps www.hemamaps.com

Hema Maps in Australia have generously donated 25 Australian Motorcycle Atlas guides to help keep us on track down under!

Wilson Parking www.wilsonparking.com.au

Wilson Parking is generously supporting the Changing Gears riders as they pass through Brisbane with free parking overnight.