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Sustainable Living Festival this week + lots of bicycle-themed events
Treadlie magazine have posted a good online precis here: Sustainable Living Festival 2011
Even more info + events at the…
ContinueAdded by ChrisS on February 15, 2011 at 10:00pm — No Comments
Yet more tiresome crap
Herald Sun: Lycra louts a law unto themselves
As Lord of the Lycra Tony Abbott springs back on his bike for a nine-day ride for charity (and cameras) it's time to question the rights and responsibilities attached to our growing… Continue
Added by ChrisS on April 9, 2010 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments
60 Minutes - Vicious Cycle
Added by ChrisS on March 16, 2010 at 9:38pm — 2 Comments
Changes to Victorian Rules for cyclists. NB: whats a proper seat?
The changes are about the helmet and using the proper seat for bicycle passengers, and for cyclists turning from, and stopping in, bicycle boxes at intersections with traffic signals.
Seat and helmet
A bicycle passenger must wear an approved bicycle helmet and sit… Continue
Added by ChrisS on October 25, 2009 at 9:51am — 6 Comments
Albanese announces federally funded cycling infrastructure projects across NSW , Vic + more
- Additional recent media releases from Albanese
- CPF: $40m for jobs and cycle paths is a healthy outcome for all
Economic Stimulus: $5.4m for… Continue
Added by ChrisS on October 23, 2009 at 4:26pm — 2 Comments
On sale at Aldi this week: Oregon Scientific ATC2K
Added by ChrisS on October 2, 2009 at 12:52am — 7 Comments
Oh, Phil, a flamingo
- mp3 linkie
Enjoy.
Added by ChrisS on July 23, 2009 at 9:25pm — No Comments
Get On You Bike: Done by Law podcast on 3CR Community Radio
This week we look at the rights of cyclists in accidents. Done By Law speaks to road accident injuries lawyer Tim Dionisopolos about how the law can assist or hurt you when things go wrong on the bike. We discuss what cyclists can do to protect themselves legally.
Either listen in at the link above, or… Continue
Added by ChrisS on July 10, 2009 at 12:19am — No Comments
Jail threat for dangerous cyclists ... level playing field and all that
The Age: Jail threat for dangerous cyclists
Cyclists found to have killed or seriously injured a pedestrian will face penalties of up to five years in jail or a $68,000 fine, after tough new laws came into effect today. "Cyclists need to recognise that, if they do occasion damage, they have responsibilities. They do need… Continue
Added by ChrisS on June 18, 2009 at 3:00pm — 21 Comments
Victoria Police now handing out No-bell Awards
3AW talkback - rider gets pinged in the Melb CBD for having no bell. (27 May, 2009)
- Listen to mp3 - about 6 minutes
Several interesting subtexts… Continue
Added by ChrisS on May 28, 2009 at 12:00pm — 30 Comments
EuroTrash Tuesdays
Police + Free H*lm*ts + Cuddles = Bike Love.
Warning: the images contained above may cause spontaneous combustion and/or scabies amongst the traditional Herald Sun readership.
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Added by ChrisS on May 12, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments
Over Easter I'm going to ...
1. Fiddle with Faster PussyCat and make it even more Fred. Add fenders and another Brooks B17?
2. Fiddle with Kitten of Doom and add bullhorns with leather wrap. Bonus wicket basket on front? The details and honey-hues are… Continue
Added by ChrisS on April 9, 2009 at 5:30pm — 13 Comments
2009 Paris-Roubaix - LIVE on SBS this Sunday!
Added by ChrisS on April 7, 2009 at 9:37pm — 3 Comments
Full of Win!
It reminds me of a bizarre incident a couple of years ago whilst riding down Hoddle Street towards my intended destination: Mountain Goat Brewery. To cut a long story story I was treated to some intriguing verbal abuse where a passing driver saw fit to yell… Continue
Added by ChrisS on March 27, 2009 at 1:30pm — 11 Comments
Today's Yehuda Moon
Added by ChrisS on March 25, 2009 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments
Ski jumps on shared paths. Sorry, meant to type "speed humps on shared paths"
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Hi all,
Via the pages of the Manningham Leader comes this reaction to a local issue on shared paths. Read the article, you can also leave comments if you wish, I have & so have several others.…
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Added by ChrisS on March 13, 2009 at 2:00pm — 6 Comments
Would you prefer to ride through Alaska than Albury?
The Age: Aussie rescued in frozen wilderness after clothes grow icicles
The Border Mail: Savage assault leaves cyclist… Continue
Added by ChrisS on March 9, 2009 at 8:00pm — 4 Comments
We're in the movies! We're in the movies! (sort of)
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The Cycling Promotion Fund, the Amy Gillett Foundation and Digicast have produced four great video clips with tips on how to avoid common risks when cycling in traffic.
These clips include:
* Dealing with Intersections
* Heavy Vehicles and Cyclists
*… Continue
Suitable caption?
Famous person from the movies, Rusty puffs on a cancer stick whilst out on the deadly treadly. I reckon there's a few witty captions in this, other than thirty odd foot of grunts
Any… Continue
Added by ChrisS on February 5, 2009 at 12:08am — 4 Comments
Melbourne weather this week: 4 days of 40C?
Forecast for Tuesday: Max 38
Forecast for Wednesday: Max 41
Forecast for Thursday: Max 40
Forecast for Friday: Max 40
Forecast for Saturday: Max 40
Yes in summer it does get a bit toasty in Melbourne but a forecast predicting four days of 40C is freaking me out slightly. Ok, not slightly. A great deal.
I'm thinking of starting work… Continue
Added by ChrisS on January 26, 2009 at 7:52pm — 14 Comments
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- Yet more tiresome crap
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- Changes to Victorian Rules for cyclists. NB: whats a proper seat?
- Albanese announces federally funded cycling infrastructure projects across NSW , Vic + more
- On sale at Aldi this week: Oregon Scientific ATC2K
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