"Totally agree. Even if the "guideline" were a minimum standard, we would still get fairly mediocre infrastructure. Compare that with the Dutch CROW manual which sets minimum standards. Or alternatively, you can download free the…"
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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
The main reason we should all be asking for high-quality cycling infrastructure
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian Smith Jan 12. 24 Replies 5 Likes
Great pictures. It really should be normal here too:…Continue
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Edward @bikeadelaide replied to Colin Maher's discussion Help DPTI prioritise arterial road cycling improvementsEdward @bikeadelaide replied to Mark Parnell MLC's discussion Bike Helmets in State Parliament"+1
You could be forgiven for thinking that was the end of the debate as far as Gail Gago is concerned."
Edward @bikeadelaide replied to Mark Parnell MLC's discussion Bike Helmets in State Parliament"Pfft. No need to single me out. Neither answer comes as any surprise. Same old same old."
Edward @bikeadelaide replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."They generally do but they are also blocked to through motorised traffic. Consequently, rat-running is pretty much unheard of.
A good explanation of how it all works is here."
Edward @bikeadelaide replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide.""If we take away MHLs to encourage people to go out and cycle so that the roads will ultimately get safer some of these people will be injured."
A very important point. From what I am reading, the British are finding that the increase in…"
Edward @bikeadelaide replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."Can I recommend everyone visits this website and signs the petition:
http://www.freestylecyclists.org/
That way, you can do your bit to make these threads go away. :)"
Edward @bikeadelaide replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."Perhaps avoid falling 50m head first from a cherry picker?"
Edward @bikeadelaide replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."It is anal I know but just a small thing. On appeal, Justice Gray decided that it was appropriate not to convict the two women. The power to do so is found in section 15 of the Sentencing Act which provides:(1) Where a court finds a person guilty of…"
Edward @bikeadelaide replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."And you only have to compare the performance of Dublin's bike share with Melbourne's to realise the reason why.
Continuing the madness, the RACV recently effectively gave away half a million dollars worth of helmets to passers-by. I…"
Edward @bikeadelaide replied to David Hume's discussion Cyclists giving cyclists a bad name..."Outrageous! You were no doubt very nearly probably almost killed!"
Colin Maher left a comment for Edward @bikeadelaide"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…"
Edward @bikeadelaide replied to Tim's discussion Not Guilty."It is all very well to say that it was unintended or that the driver 'honestly and reasonably' thought it was safe to pass but that is not good enough. We have heard that before.For more than any one of us would care to remember, Australia…"
Edward @bikeadelaide replied to MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS)'s discussion Wearing a proper fitting helmet properly!"It starts at the top:
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Edward @bikeadelaide replied to Tim's discussion Not Guilty."The poor rider could have suffered a panic attack, hit a pot hole, any number of things.
True, but it is those very things that a competent driver should watch out for. A person on a bicycle (or indeed any other road user) may make an error at any…"
Dstone replied to Edward @bikeadelaide's discussion Taking the lane and road rage"there is some wierd energy around that intersection particularly heading west."
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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