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May 2013

photo - 1 Like North west Tasmania coast ride.

The usual north west coast Tasmania group ride on Thursdays did not eventuate today with many away / holidays / working etc. I took the opportunity to take out my restored steel frame Kuwahara…

Blog North west Tasmania coast ride. 2 Likes Help DPTI prioritise arterial road cycling i… DPTI is seeking feedback to prioritise cycling infrastructure projects for further investigation and possible inclusion in the 2013-14 Arterial Road Bicycle Facilities Program. To review potential p… Discussion Help DPTI prioritise arterial road cycling i… 3 Likes Does cycling need to advertise more? Every time you turn on the telly, scan through the daily rag or listen to the radio you are constantly assaulted by the multitude of ads for cars. From that stupid grinning lady advertising some stu… Discussion Does cycling need to advertise more? 6 Likes QLD Minimum Safe Passing Distance e-petition… In just 23 hours since the petition went live on the Queensland Parliamentary website we have gained over 1000 signatures. Next week we will be helpi g to launch sister petitions in NSW, WA, Victoria… Discussion QLD Minimum Safe Passing Distance e-petition… 1 Like The Ebike, at last.

For some years, I had been investigating buying or building an Ebike as a replacement for for most of my car-as-driver-only journeys from the city to Upper Sturt, a sort-of "reverse commute". It…

Blog The Ebike, at last. 11 Likes

April 2013

Here’s What Australians Don’t Get About Cycl… <a href="http://au.businessinsider.com/what-americans-dont-get-about-cycling-2013-4">http://au.businessinsider.com/what-americans-dont-get-about-cycling-2013-4</a> With an easy rewrite it could be: Australian cities are losing out on significant financial benefits [Adelaide?? except it'… Discussion Here’s What Australians Don’t Get About Cycl… 8 Likes Thought of the Day.... Discussion Thought of the Day.... 4 Likes See, we are invisible. Graphic borrowed from road.cc. <a href="http://road.cc/content/news/81753-invisible-cyclists-eye-tracking-experiment-finds-drivers-dont-see-more-1-5-riders">http://road.cc/content/news/81753-invisible-cyclists-eye-tracking-experiment-finds-drivers-dont-see-more-1-5-riders</a> Discussion See, we are invisible. 1 Like East to Eden (Valley), and a Sedan trip Made a mini cycling tour to Eden Valley last weekend. Caught the train to Gawler Friday morning, and went via Calton, Balmoral and Pimpala Roads to Lyndoch (bakery!). Continued on a little of the n… Discussion East to Eden (Valley), and a Sedan trip 8 Likes From injury – how to return and to what?

I’m writing this blog in response to quite a few questions on how I am. I thank all for their concern and their regards.

Its three months since I crashed and damaged my left hip and…

Blog From injury – how to return and to what? 6 Likes Living (and cycling) in Spain

One of the nicer benefits of where I work is that I can travel and work overseas for 6-12 months at a time. For the first time I've grabbed the opportunity to do so, and, with family in tow, I've…

Blog Living (and cycling) in Spain 16 Likes Cycle2u Bicycle Mechanic

photo Cycle2u Bicycle Mechanic 1 Like image

photo image 1 Like Why I love bike tracks - and am not a fan of… Just to get a bit more perspective on bike tracks vs. bike lanes. Segregated bicycle infrastructure vs. 'share the road'. Here is a recent article from Copenhagenize.com clearly illustrating how it i… Discussion Why I love bike tracks - and am not a fan of… 4 Likes Cyclists in the UK dressing like cops to get… I know there may be a hive of discussions/debates/arguments about cyclists impersonating cops here in Australia. But this isn't a bad idea albeit an ugly one. Although I do not like the connotation t… Discussion Cyclists in the UK dressing like cops to get… 1 Like This should make us more visible. <a href="https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/cycling">https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/cycling</a> Discussion This should make us more visible. 1 Like How about a DRIVE to work day Went to the ACC Hindmarsh Sq breakfast this morning mainly to catch up with people I don't see often enough. Margaret was asking "Suppose all cyclists had a DRIVE to work day" Imagine the chaos with… Discussion How about a DRIVE to work day 4 Likes Eat less, exercise more, raise public health… Interesting article below on the experience in Cuba between 1990 and 2000 when they had to eat less and walk more due to the collapse of the Soviet Union <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/healt">http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/healt</a>… Discussion Eat less, exercise more, raise public health… 3 Likes Ride for Pete - BJ's Cry For Help!

photo Ride for Pete - BJ's Cry For Help! 3 Likes Cycling on the other side

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