2013 sees the fifth annual Paceline ride and this year we are visiting the beautiful island of Tasmania. The Paceliners will depart from Melbourne on Friday 8th November and will roll back in on Saturday 16th having covered approximately 1200 km in the “Ride to Cure Cardiac Arrhythmias”. Further information about Paceline 2013: Ride Tasmania is available here.

WHY?

To raise awareness of cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)  - a leading cause of stroke.

1 in 4 Australians suffer from a  cardiac arrhythmia and with this number constantly growing, it is essential that every effort is made to promote understanding and develop treatments. Along the way, riders will be helping to promote  the message – check your pulse.

To fund research.

The funds gathered through Paceline help us fund the work of  two world class research facilities, Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. To date we have directly funded research which enhances our understanding of these debilitating disorders and their prevention, treatment and possible cure.

Crossing the Line

As the 36 members of Paceline’s 2012 team get ready to take on the beautiful NSW coastline, we look back at Paceline 2011 with an article published in the recent issue of  Treadlie Magazine. Treadlie, publisher, Tom Bodycomb, was talked into joining us for the experience that was Paceline 2011. As a “roadbike rookie”, the article tells the story of his experience of the ride as for him;

“A charity ride over the Snowy Mountains proves to be an almost addictive combination of physical pain, natural beauty and fashion etiquette.”  …read more>>>

This article appeared in issue #8 of Treadlie magazine.
You can subscribe or purchase back issues at www.treadlie.com.au

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A shady moment on a 38 degree day

Paceline  Visits Sponsors, Genovese Coffee

What a great experience at our sponsors, Genovese!

A group of ten Paceliners, including Ambassador Will Walker, set off at 7 am last Saturday in very warm conditions along Beach Rd to Port Melbourne …read more>>>

Prof Robert Graham,Steve Quinn, the Hon Jillian Skinner, Mr Steven Lowie

Paceline President, Steve Quinn Made Victor Chang Ambassador

Arrhythmia patient and Paceline founder, Steve Quinn was recently recognised by the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute for his work raising awareness of and funds for research into a condition that affects as many as  1 in 4 Australians, Cardiac Arrhythmia…read more>>>

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Economic Impact of Atrial Fibrillation in Australia

In response to alarming results from recent research findings, the National Stroke Foundation has released a report which shows the growing burden of AF in Australia is significant.

Atrial fibrillation costs the Australian health system more than$1.25 billion every year and more than 64 per cent of these costs are a direct result of AF related strokes, heart failure or premature death. Take a look at the summary report into the effects of AF.