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Archive for May, 2007

See a commuter challenge for what it is

( Rant and News and Commute )

Is a commuter challenge about showcasing the supremacy of commuting by bike or demonstrating how bad traffic congestion has become in the modern city?

More wind than fire

The Audax ‘Wheels on Fire’ ride at Drouin takes riders through some “picture postcard” countryside.

Driver gives tips for safer cycling

When you’re driving down the street and there are parked cars, be very careful not to hit the opening doors–this driver has had to replace hers three times!

Where to park those tour coaches?

( Melbourne and News )

The proposal to relocate tour coach stops out of Swanston Street is open for public comment.

2 x 500 = 1000 Bikes for School Kids

( Melbourne and Kids and News )

The Victorian State Government is giving away 1000 bikes to promote cycling to school.

Mother, daughter, bicycle.

Mum and daughter: utility cyclists in Amsterdam.

Eastlink Path Upgrade: No Pain, No Gain?

( Melbourne and Rant and News )

While improvements are being made to the Dandenong Creek Trail along Eastlink, cyclists will need a mountain bike to get through the detour. The trouble is, not all commuters ride mountain bikes…

Solway St Bridge: It’s getting tedious now

( Melbourne and Rant and News and Grrr! )

The Solway St Bridge is heading into its second year of official closure.

Clear for take-off on the Gardiners Creek Trail

Stonnington Council has made an interesting improvement to the Gardiners Creek Trail recently, and not far away Boroondara is also doing some really great stuff.

Do some cyclists seek confrontation?

( Rant and Grrr! )

These days I try to avoid heated exchanges with other road users, but judging by an incident I witnessed last night, some riders are always up for it. Even when they’re completely in the wrong.

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