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Archive for August, 2006

The death of a pedestrian makes hell for all riders

( Melbourne and Rant and News )

How will the death of James Gould impact Melbourne cyclists?

Bike theft and bystanders

Making video recordings of staged bike thefts is starting to become popular…

Bikely keeps getting better

After three months of public operation, Bikely has announced a slew of new features.

Future of the Automobile (1953)

( Heh! and Commute )

In 1953 Arthur Brisbane, of the New York Evening Journal, said of the car: “Soon Its Position Will Be Reversed and it Will be the Conveyance of the Laborer”, just like the bicycle was before it.

Chances are you are NOT a safe and patient driver

( Rant and News )

The 2006 AAMI Crash Index contains some sobering figures for those who would drink-drive. Or speed. Or use their mobile phone while driving. Or drive while fatigued…

Recommended reading on road safety

( Rant )

Occasionally taking the time to flick through some of the research on cycling road safety can be pretty rewarding.

Share the road Singapore-style

( Commute )

“Ride a bicycle in Singapore and you will, literally, be worndering which side of the cultural divide a driver sits,” says John Lui of MIS Magazine.

Beware this human road hazard

An in-car video shows a potential nominee for the Darwin Awards - truly a human road hazard. Inattentive sleepy driver, no seatbelt, one hand on the wheel… How more dangerous can you get?

Road trauma 25 July - 13 August

( News )

Over the last three weeks I’ve been delighted to record no cyclist deaths on the road. But there have been injuries to four cyclists – all aged between 10 and 14. Let’s hope they’re all well on the way to full recovery.

The bike as economic unit

( Heh! )

Here’s an idea - the next time you hear some ridiculously large figure ask “How much is that in bicycles?”

Bike commuters are up to 14 minutes faster than cars in Adelaide

( News and Commute )

A commuter challenge in Adelaide last week saw all bikes beat their corresponding car - with one coming in 14 minutes faster.

Is it paranoia if they’re really trying to get you?

( Heh! and News )

A man throws his bike into traffic “after voices told him vehicles were trying to hit him”.

How to steal a bike

These guys video themselves stealing (their own) bike with bolt cutters, hacksaw, angle grinder, and hammer.

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