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.
Star News Group local newspapers are the source of a couple of really positive bike-related stories this week.
“Year 7 students at private and government schools said in a study that they were forced to sit and talk during breaks because they were not allowed to run, play informal games or have access to sporting equipment” - The Age
Yeah, cycling is a great family activity and you can’t beat parental example as a way to teach stuff to kids. Is it a vehicle for broader social change? Maybe. But on one level, who cares?
A summary of reported road trauma to cyclists, reported in the Australian media between 19 June and 5 July.
In the USA, some school districts are banning playground equipment, games of tag, and even running in the playground. What the …?
Two of the dullest items of gym equipment are now available in kiddie sizes - at your local Kmart.
The Australian reports that lack on sun exposure is jeopardising the health of large numbers of nursing home residents, dark-skinned immigrants and veiled women and their children.
Over at Commute by Bike, jj is doing a series on “Why I’m a Bicycle Commuter”
A family trundle out to Studley Park Boathouse gets MLSP back onto her treadly.
According to a letter in the RoyalAuto, “there is not a roadworthy bicycle in Australia today!”
I just don’t get this thing for nude cycling.
I’m thinking of starting a social cycling group at Starfleet Academy but I need some routes - this trip out to Maribyrnong Boathouse could be a go-er.