" Good to see that's so much agreemnt on waht has to be done, namely an exemption for these bikes. There is a limited exemption in place in the NT for other reasons and its working fine. So it's not as if it's undo-able.
I reckon…"
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The sociable
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jack Dec 20, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I wonder if anyone knows any more about the history of the sociable bike I feature on my blog, http://situp-cycle.com You can see this very strange bike in action in the film; Let's get sociable.…Continue
Can Fremantle break out of the Helmet trap?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Jay Jan 3, 2011. 14 Replies 0 Likes
In Fremantle found and interviewed the first Pollie I''ve come across who, wanting Bike share for his city, is prepared to tackle the helmet problem head on. Why I wonder is Mayor, Brad…Continue
What Andrew Montague, Dublin councillor is saying about Melb Bike Share.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cory Dec 1, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Clay Lucas, Transport writer for the Age, has reported on the opinions of Andrew Montague.…Continue
Does Darwin show the way?
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I've been in Darwin, recently filming material to show how their partial helmet exemption works. You can ride helmet free on the extensive network of cycle paths and, surprisingly, on the footpaths.…Continue
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Steve Jay replied to Mike rubbo's discussion Can Fremantle break out of the Helmet trap?"An interesting take on an international perspective regarding this issue: I was speaking to a chap from the UK, yesterday, who was surprised that we have bicycle helmet laws here. He said that it seemed "un-Australian" to him, based on…"
Peter Robinson left a comment for Mike rubbo"Mike,
Thanks for this.
I have been going over in my mind how I can use this in my discussion with Brad Battin tomorrow. The figures from the bike share useage make this a very solid approach. It might need RACV to see this also."
Mike rubbo replied to Mike rubbo's discussion Can Fremantle break out of the Helmet trap?"Hi Peter, apropos of your meeting, here is some info from a contact in Vancouver where they have the same problem. Send me a message via my blog.
Hi Mike, A legal opinion is being developed and the early feedback is that an exemption based on…"
Mike rubbo posted a discussionThe sociable
I wonder if anyone knows any more about the history of the sociable bike I feature on my blog, http://situp-cycle.com You can see this very strange bike in action in the film; Let's get sociable. Paul Martin mastered it in a flash!The bike I have is a replica which came from the new closed, Canberra Bicucle Museum. MikeSee More
Peter Robinson replied to Mike rubbo's discussion Can Fremantle break out of the Helmet trap?"The bike share locations themselves might be a good source of signatures as alot of people come up and check it out but do not hire. They could be cornered for a signature as very little explanation would be necessary."
Jack replied to Mike rubbo's discussion Can Fremantle break out of the Helmet trap?"A couple of tables in popular group ride start/finish locations along beach road and the 1/20 would be a good start.
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Utility/Transport
- Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
- I live north of Sydney buy freqewntly ride in Fitzroy
- Now tell us about your bicycles ...
- I have two electric bikes, my area is hilly. One is a Power-ped made by EVs and the other, an Aussie invention, a crank motor type, an E lation.
By choice i always ride sit up bikes
- What is the best thing about riding?
- the feel, the freedom the convenience
- A few words about yourself. (This bit is entirely optional!)
- I am a documentary film maker, formerly with the ABC, formerly film prof.
I came back to cycling after 40 years away whilst in search of an Electric car.
Frustrated in that, I got an electric bile and since then my cars stays in the carport.,
I begun a blog, And So To Bike,
to promote my own ideosyncratic ideas on utility cycling
- Website/Blog:
- http://datillo.wordpress.com/
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- At 8:17am on December 22, 2010, Peter Robinson said…
Mike,
Thanks for this.
I have been going over in my mind how I can use this in my discussion with Brad Battin tomorrow. The figures from the bike share useage make this a very solid approach. It might need RACV to see this also.
- At 3:35am on February 14, 2010, Mike rubbo said…
- So, what's about Veronica?
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