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Success!!! Minister Says "Yes!"

Started Apr 2 0 Replies

You may recall the recent Go! Alliance petition "Yes, Minister!  It's Time for Change in Transport Priorities"...Wow! …Continue

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This week on Go!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Harris Mar 14. 1 Reply

Lots happening but the highlight story for me was that the City of London is committing over $1.3 Billion to create a better cycling network... and it's endored by the Automobile Association! Why is…Continue

Rapha Releases Teaser to Satchel/Dispatch Ride

Started Mar 2 0 Replies

Today Rapha released this video.Satchel Ride Teaser from RAPHA on Vimeo.The 1909/1912…Continue

Tags: Dispatch, Satchel, Rapha

Feedback for a Go! Feature Animator

Started Feb 20 0 Replies

Hi Everyone, In speaking with Damian about how to best link Melbourne Cyclist and Go! so that they can keep aligned, the use of an animator to provide feeds to the MC site was discussed and we…Continue

 

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Omar K posted a discussion

Success!!! Minister Says "Yes!"

You may recall the recent Go! Alliance petition "Yes, Minister!  It's Time for Change in Transport Priorities"...Wow!  Well, thanks to many of you we made a real impact that has been recognised by the (Yes) Minister in a speech last week and he has committed to take on the main message of our petition and make changes that will see improvements made whenever the Commonwealth funds projects.Minister Albanese…See More
Apr 2
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Chris Harris replied to Omar K's discussion This week on Go!
"'cause our policy is influenced by small minded people who think doing more of the same will solve the problem... "
Mar 14
Omar K posted a discussion

This week on Go!

Lots happening but the highlight story for me was that the City of London is committing over $1.3 Billion to create a better cycling network... and it's endored by the Automobile Association! Why is it that our headlines are filled with failed tunnel projects and billions more being thrown at roadways to nowehere? And new train lines that won't fit Sydney's current train stock? And then there is the proposal for huge LED billboards... Read more and sign petitions on…See More
Mar 9
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Omar K posted a discussion

Rapha Releases Teaser to Satchel/Dispatch Ride

Today Rapha released this video.Satchel Ride Teaser from RAPHA on Vimeo.The 1909/1912 Adelaide to Sydney Satchel Ride was a 63-segment 24x7 relay that took just 3 days to go the 1800 km on what would have been challenging road conditions. As a result of our work last year doing an initial reconnoitre we got Rapha interested in doing a brief re-creation of it. This video is the result…See More
Mar 2
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Omar K posted a discussion

Feedback for a Go! Feature Animator

Hi Everyone, In speaking with Damian about how to best link Melbourne Cyclist and Go! so that they can keep aligned, the use of an animator to provide feeds to the MC site was discussed and we thought we would ask for feedback?The animator would just pick up the top Featured items on Go! and present them somewhere on the MC home page (to be determined). Any discussion on the topic would be linked back to one on the MC site (and Sydney Cyclist, Brisbane Cyclist, etc).The value is to allow some…See More
Feb 20
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Omar K replied to Omar K's discussion NOW OVER 1500!!! Yes, Minister! A submission to the Commonwealth
"Yes, you read it correctly... the number last Thursday topped 1,200 just to find out that the deadline was extended a week.  Since then the numbers just keep climbing and can we be reckless enough to think 2,000 is possible by this Thursday?"
Feb 3
Tracey Gaudry replied to Omar K's discussion NOW OVER 830!!! Yes, Minister! A submission to the Commonwealth
"AGF endorses the Go! Alliance petition and will be adding our signature to the list as well as making our own submission. More voices with aligned messages. Well done Omar, Stephen and colleagues!"
Jan 30
Omar K replied to Omar K's discussion NOW OVER 830!!! Yes, Minister! A submission to the Commonwealth
"830+ with just one day to go..."
Jan 30
Omar K posted a discussion

New Go! Alliance Website Ready

Hi everyone,We have just updated the Go! Alliance website to become a platform for highlighting activities among cycling and other sustainable transport supporters.  The site is meant to complement discussions and initiatives here and elsewhere.We plan to catalogue and keep together reference materials and any other media that could prove helpful to others trying to better…See More
Jan 28
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Omar K replied to Omar K's discussion Over 500!!! Yes, Minister! A submission to the Commonwealth
"Now over 515 sigs!!!  Just 3 more days left..."
Jan 28
Omar K replied to Omar K's discussion Yes, Minister! A submission to the Commonwealth
"Dear Friends, We are about to tick over 400 supporters!  We are now in uncharted territory having exceeded our last campaign by a fair margin with a week yet to go.  The folks at communityrun have been so impressed by the campaign that…"
Jan 24
Omar K replied to Omar K's discussion Yes, Minister! A submission to the Commonwealth
"Dear Friends, We are about to tick over 400 supporters!  We are now in unchartered territory having exceeded our last campaign by a fair margin with a week yet to go.  The folks at communityrun have been so impressed by the campaign that…"
Jan 24
Omar K replied to Omar K's discussion Yes, Minister! A submission to the Commonwealth
"Over 300 signatures! Thank you and please keep it going... this may well be setting a new benchmark in uniting voices from across Australia in support of more action on transport choice!"
Jan 22
Omar K posted a discussion

Yes, Minister! A submission

Thanks to colleagues here and other supporters of Go! Alliance, a submission to the Commonwealth's draft report "Walking, Riding and Access to Public Transport" in the form of a petition is now live and ready for you to read and hopefully support by adding your name.  This does not preclude you or your group from providing an independent submission to address other or more specific issues not covered here.We have been given the tick of support from NSW's BIKESydney and Leichhardt BUG and hope…See More
Jan 18
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Omar K replied to Omar K's discussion Crowdfunding Campaign Meets Target!
"Wow! As a result of the combined efforts of members of the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane Cyclist sites we have achieved CPF's target and our first combined crowdfunding initiative in just over two weeks! We have had over 30 contributors…"
Aug 26, 2012
Omar K posted a discussion

Cycling History - Major Taylor racing in Oz (ealy 1900's)

Cycling historian Jim Fitzpatrick has just released a video of a talk he gave in Boston about racing legend Major Taylor and his racing days in cycling-crazed Australia in the early 1900's. It's long (47…See More
Aug 24, 2012
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What sort of riding do you do ?
Commuting, Utility/Transport, Road Cycling, Recreational, Touring, Whatever
Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
Berry, NSW
Now tell us about your bicycles ...
Renovo wooden (old carbon) 29er
Klein Q Elite
Wilier Le Roi
Dayhon Folding bike
What is the best thing about riding?
equally enjoyable alone or social - cruising or working out - it takes you places you may never otherwise see or experience
A few words about yourself. (This bit is entirely optional!)
Long time cyclist who decided to get active in its advocacy by becoming CEO of Bicycle NSW. I am now forming an independent group that promotes a more balanced view of all transport alternatives and finding new ways to help individuals, groups and communities to drive change.

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At 10:35pm on April 10, 2012, DamianM said…

Hi there Omar

Welcome to Melbourne Cyclist!

 
 
 

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