"All of the adults had hi-vis vests on, and nobody made any hand signals for the left turn in the first scene."
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School trip video
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Davis on Friday. 27 Replies 1 Like
I wish my children could go on school trips like this:Continue
Taking the lane and road rage
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dstone May 3. 19 Replies 1 Like
In a road environment like Adelaide's, it is quite often necessary to adopt the practice of 'taking the lane' for the sake of safety. You might do it leading up to a small roundabout to avoid being…Continue
Major investment in cycling in London
Started this discussion. Last reply by Edward @bikeadelaide Mar 8. 3 Replies 1 Like
The Mayor of London has just announced a major new cycling plan for London involving investment of £1billion over the next 10 years. It features a comprehensive 'bike grid', an uninterupted east-west…Continue
Stolen Bike
Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Plush Dec 20, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Dear Chums,My bike was stolen from my driveway today. In the Nailsworth area.It is very distinctive. It is a normal red Avanti Blade but it has an easily recognisable black basket attached to the…Continue
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Not an electronic mouse replied to Edward @bikeadelaide's discussion School trip video"non-fluro invisibility cloaks?"
Not an electronic mouse replied to Edward @bikeadelaide's discussion School trip video"lycra pants..."
Not an electronic mouse replied to Edward @bikeadelaide's discussion School trip video"Getting a group of kids on a bike ride isn't about political will, my lad and 29 of his fellow cubs went on a cycle around the streets of Mitcham quite happily just last year. It is about having parents and leaders that are willing to take the…"
Martin Turner replied to Edward @bikeadelaide's discussion School trip video"The standard "regulation permission form":
I (insert parent's name here) as a parent agree to letting my child's teacher teach him/her how to ride a bike, teach the kid discipline and good manners and do a whole bunch of other…"
Kim Black replied to Edward @bikeadelaide's discussion School trip video"Has anyone ever told you you are a bogan with xenophobia?
Do you think Dutch tell each other to move to another country because there is something Holland could learn from? No they analyse to see what can be used/copied and adopt and adapt it. But…"
Patrick O'Kane replied to Edward @bikeadelaide's discussion School trip video"How would they find time with all the pupil free days to fit in a bike ride?"
Just another psycho-list replied to Edward @bikeadelaide's discussion School trip video"Hamilton Secondary College actually owns a whole bunch of bikes and mainstream kids used to go out sometimes for PE. It is a fantastic idea, though I do wonder about the safety and what would happen if an accident occurred. I guess they…"
Ian Smith replied to Edward @bikeadelaide's discussion School trip video"Maybe, as a start, we all should lobby Stephen Yarwood to close off the city streets on Sundays so that the city becomes pedestrian, cycling and PT only? This is how it's done in Portland now and look at them 8% modal share now and more…"
Roly replied to Edward @bikeadelaide's discussion School trip video"In my daughters yr 6, the school organised parents to bike the kids to Torrens Parade ground, and we cycled with them down Linear to the beach for lunch then back. - one of the kids was Netty Edmondson."
Clive Palfrey replied to Edward @bikeadelaide's discussion School trip video"As I child in the UK our school used to organise charity rides. Kids would seek sponsorship of x N0 of pence per circuit from relatives, neighbours etc (I think we were raising money to get a school, swimming pool). The route included crossing a…"
Tim B (the running man) replied to Edward @bikeadelaide's discussion School trip video"When I was at school in the ........eighties....... we had a school bike excursion from the school in Rostrevor down to a church I think on Wattle St Parkside and back. Not even really supervised, we just went as hard as we could."
Jon M replied to Edward @bikeadelaide's discussion School trip video"All the kids I see 'riding' to school through the back streets are on those little push scooter thingies rather than bikes. What's up with that? "
Tim B replied to Edward @bikeadelaide's discussion School trip video"Our kids used to do a few rides with Cubs/ Scouts.
Linear park from Paradise to West Beach and along the foreshore to Glenelg. Bikes went in a few trailers and bought back to Magill"
Profile Information
- What bikes do you ride?
- Nothing special. Just an Avanti Blade although I have a whole shopping list of bikes I'd like, starting with a Vanmoof.
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Commute
- ..perhaps some more information about yourself for your profile page
- Enjoy using a bike to get around. I would like to see it made easier and safer.
- Website, blog, interest group address.
- http://bikeadelaide.blogspot.com
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 23:29 on May 8, 2013, Colin Maher said…
Edward - nice to meet you tonight. Someone told me later that you were the Edward of the blog - wish I had known. Definitely enjoy reading your posts - they've been very helpful for me to get acquainted with the city and the possibilites.
Cheers,
Colin
- At 13:21 on May 8, 2012,
Alan said… Hi Edward - sent you an email in your adelaide cyclists inbox. Thanks for the interest.
Alan
- At 20:30 on March 16, 2012,
heather said… Hi Edward, would you please find the ARR on passengers not alighting from vehicles while stopped temporarily in a travel lane, at red traffic lights, etc. Need the link and words re AC members who was doored and injured in a hit-run. http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/operation-door-knock-campaign-against-car-dooring Thanks, Heather
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