"Commute in Netherlands
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDlAvUiFV1A
Some of the paths look a bit tight for speed and some better. But no lights or cars and very little stopping."
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Eat less, exercise more, raise public health levels
Started this discussion. Last reply by Torsten Bunge Apr 11. 17 Replies 3 Likes
Police catch bicycle thief on Saturday
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jase "Flatty" C Feb 28. 3 Replies 4 Likes
How NOT to do wheelies along the Torrens
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Michael Murray replied to Frank's discussion Forget Bamboo or Ti, go hardwood."Do they come in Red Gum ? I guess Huon Pine would be a bit soft."
Michael Murray replied to Tim's discussion Branson Revisited"This tweet
https://twitter.com/richardbranson/status/333116503102742528
suggests he doesn't have a big issue with using the helmet if he is required to. Although he might be rather making fun of the helmet laws as well.
He's…"
Michael Murray replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."I'm a little confused where speed limits come into this. In cycling utopia i.e. the Netherlands back streets have a 30 km/h speed limit.
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Michael Murray replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."Thanks Edward. That was exactly what I was trying to get at. "
Michael Murray replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."I think you are a lot better off employing the obesity argument as an argument for spending more on infrastructure. I am pretty sure there is a convincing case that 1 $ spent on infrastructure leads to more than 1 $ in health savings via more…"
Michael Murray replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."I just don't find the sequence of steps in the argument persuasive. They don't have MHLs in the UK or US and they aren't cycling utopias. What's to stop us dumping MHLs and finishing up with a cycling modal…"
Michael Murray replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."They say he shaved his legs. There is a real cyclist in there somewhere."
Michael Murray replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."There is at least one sensible argument which the argument that people are less likely to cycle because of MHLs. The result of less people cycling is less awareness of and regard for cyclists amongst the general public like politicians and car…"
Michael Murray replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."It was full of guys with helmets :-("
Michael Murray replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."My point is that Branson, at least on the occasion of that South African race is not a "non-wearer". "
Michael Murray replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."Nope. Because a line or two above that one Frank said "For the rest of us, infrastructure does not lend itself the same way to cycling as some other parts of the world."
DAMMIT. I told myself I wasn't going to reply to this thread."
Michael Murray replied to stephen's discussion Sir Richard Branson rides a bicycle in adelaide."Maybe that is because most of the time he does wear a helmet
http://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/riding-the-cape-argus"
Michael Murray replied to Ellie Parnell's discussion Bike stolen outside Art Gallery 10/5/13"What a pain. I hope you get it back. How was it locked up ?
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Michael Murray replied to Matt Brennan's discussion Sprung!"I wonder if he was charged for having a pump on his bike frame ?
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- What bikes do you ride?
- Dawes Super Galaxy, Hillman racing bike, Avanti Cadent 1
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Commute
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 18:19 on July 13, 2011,
heather said… - An eclectic mix of cyclists. It takes time to know AC members, and sometimes even gender, when avatars of cycling gear, childhood photos and Cadell. Gradually learn there are mature members, like us. Do you think that your title ever helps when writing cycling advocacy letters and submissions?
- At 17:46 on July 13, 2011, heather said…
- Professor Murray! In which field?
- At 23:50 on June 22, 2009,
Gus K said… - Hello - welcome to Adelaide Cyclists. I/ we hope you get something from the site. It is a growing community for everyone. Start a blog, post the the forum, add pics or videos or start your own group.
Cheers
Angus
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