"Phew, for just a sec I thought you were saying he had to wear a thong because his riding shorts disinegrated."
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Cycling Normandy to Adelaide in Thongs
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clive Palfrey 4 hours ago. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Article on 33,000km cycling journey across more than…Continue
The easy way and the hard way
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Jorgensen Apr 13. 23 Replies 0 Likes
I quite enjoyed this slow ride of about 2.7kmContinue
Do we need to 'de-Lycrafy' cycling?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Murray Apr 11. 54 Replies 1 Like
Interesting article about a call to…Continue
Public opens wallets for killed cyclist's charity bid
Started Feb 20 0 Replies 1 Like
SMH Article on "The public has opened their hearts - and their wallets…Continue
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"He said Adelaide was “very modern” but had “too many cars” for cycling."
"My office has a regular Sunday ride - employees and clients all wearing our jersey. We pay for all who ride regularly to have BikeSA membership which includes insurance just in case something happened. Whether it is our problem or…"
"The heading (and the text) are a reworking of the article in the link "Here’s What Americans Don’t Get About Cycling — And Why It’s A Problem". It doesn't work if you don't replace…"
"Of course, they need to look for the light to make any difference (there is a bright light on my helmet as well in this)
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"I ride with lights on all the time (except when I forget during the day). I do not use flashing mode as motorists see flashing light and think "it's a cyclist, they must be moving very slowly". A constant bright light and…"
"The Avenues Shopping Centre in St Peters is going through an upgrade (almost complete). Part of the upgrade appears to have been to remove the bike rails that used to be there and replace them with more carparking. I can't believe…"
"I was interviewed for about 10 minutes. Talked about lots of things including separated cycling lanes, bike lanes in door zones, how drivers of motor vehicles could be more aware of what is going on, especially in the risk areas of turning and…"
"I agree. I have posted the video at discussion on the study"
"Channel 9 story on this study - They didn't mention that 80% of hospitalisations of cyclists are caused by motorists
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"Original video here. I hope he is OK - doesn't look good.
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"The cyclist riding 10,000km a year is naturally more likely to be hit than one that cycles 100km oer year - they are available to be hit 100 times more often and possibly riding on more trafficked (is that a word?) roads. If there was a study…"
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- What bikes do you ride?
- Road and mtb
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Commute
Paul Jorgensen's Videos
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Crash before TDU
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Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 13:52 on January 19, 2013,
Rod said…
Hi Paul.
just left a message on your service.
My number is 0419 848303
Regards,
Rod.
- At 7:36 on April 2, 2012,
heather said… Paul,
Re your hit-run dooring. Have you contacted the police and been officially informed that the driver was cautioned and will not be charged (rather than via TV)? Have you contacted Police Complaints Authority, location 50 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000, address GPO Box 464, Adelaide SA 5001, phone (08) 8226 8677.
You cycle in the CBD so an invite to join Adelaide BUG which has an emphasis on cycling advocacy. I coordinate the group and am willing to contact politicians.
Cheers, Heather
- At 20:58 on March 31, 2012, heather said…
Hi Paul,
Below is an item from the draft BUG News Apr-2012. Do you want to add anything? I added to the AC discussion contact details for Police Complaints Authority. 50 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000. GPO Box 464, Adelaide SA 5001. Phone (08) 8226 8677. Did you write to them with copy to pertinent politicians?
Cheers, Heather
Adelaide cyclist injured in hit-run but driver not charged
A member of Adelaide Cyclists was injured in a hit-run dooring on Friday 9-Mar-2012 on Pulteney Street. He provided film of the incident that was shown on channels 7, 9 and 10.
Why was the driver only cautioned? An outcome of a hit-run near Adelaide where cyclist Ian Humphrey died (driver was lawyer and ex-police officer Eugene McGee) was tougher laws for hit-run drivers. Are these laws being ignored by authorities like SAPOL? –
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/operation-door-knock-campaign-against-car-dooring –
http://www.bv.com.au/general/bikes-and-riding/93916/ –
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/15-mar-2012-6pm-on-ch-7-news –
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapunda_Road_Royal_Commission. –
http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Hitrun-drivers-to-face-10year-maximum/2005/04/19/1113854203276.htmlPertinent Australian Road Rules under the Road Traffic Act 1961
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/sa/consol_reg/arr210/s269.html
269—Opening doors and getting out of a vehicle etc
(3) A person must not cause a hazard to any person or vehicle by opening a door of a vehicle, leaving a door of a vehicle open, or getting off, or out of, a vehicle.http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/sa/consol_act/rta1961111/s43.html
43—Duty to stop, give assistance and present to police where person killed or injured
Penalty is disqualification of holding a driver's licence being not less than 1 year. In the case of a first offence, the court is satisfied that the offence is trifling, in which case it may order a period of disqualification that is less than the prescribed minimum period but not less than one month.Note: If the incident is considered trifling, in theory the driver has their licence suspended for a least one month. Dooring a cyclist is not necessarily a trifling offence. In Melbourne a cyclist was killed when a driver opened a car door, and again the driver was not charged. When will authorities take seriously cyclist safety, their responsibilities and Australian laws?
- At 9:11 on March 16, 2012, heather said…
Paul, saw you on TV. Started a discussion at http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/15-mar-2012-6pm-on-ch-7-news before I realised it was your dooring incident about to be shown on TV. On my post, a cyclist asked what was the point of new hit-run legislation that Senator Nick Xenophon played a role in. This morning I phoned Nick's office, said your filmed incident where driver only cautioned showed system not working, and spoke of related things. The assistant will determine if he will follow this up with me.
- At 13:45 on December 9, 2011,
Wilson Devo said… Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Groupbased in Gawler, SA.
A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
Check the Events Calendarof this website for the next scheduled group ride as follows :
So, please come along and try us out. All riders are welcome.
Gawler Wheelers Contact Info
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/GawlerWheelers
http://twitter.com/GawlerWheelers
http://www.facebook.com/GawlerWheelers
http://www.youtube.com/user/GawlerWheelers
Email:Gawler.Wheelers@gmail.com
- At 17:47 on December 4, 2011, heather said…
Hi Paul,
Welcome to Adelaide Cyclists. You might be interested in joining AC group Commuters and, if you cycle in the city, Adelaide BUG. I coordinate four AC groups with emphasis on improving cycling conditions: Adelaide BUG, Prospect BUG, Look For Cyclists and Vote For Cyclists. There is more info in the introduction on each group web page.
Cheers, Heather
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