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Driver training is pointless

( Rant and News )

An academic at the University of British Columbia wants to give up on driver training…

Cover up to keep the bugs out

A cheap pair of safety glasses are perfect for keeping that unexpected swarm of bugs out of your eyes…

Heckling, not helping

( Melbourne and Rant and News )

A cyclist gots an op-ed spot in the Sydney Morning Herald and used it to have a whinge.

Look-out pedestrians! Speeding cyclists are out to get you!

( Melbourne and News and Grrr! )

I really tried hard not to respond to this stupid article. But I just couldn’t help myself.

How to collide with a pedestrian

( Melbourne and Rant and Grrr! and Commute )

Last night I collided with a pedestrian. And I didn’t even need to run a red light to do it-she just walked out in front of me.

Compensating for the safety of a helmet?

( Rant and News )

Does wearing a helmet make it more likely that you’ll be hit by a car?

Melbourne as the Copenhagen of Australia

( Melbourne and News )

Work on installing Copenhagen-style bicycle lanes in Swanston St is set to commence by the end of this year.

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?

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.

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.

Lane changers don’t win

( News and Commute )

A report on Catalyst last night showed that aggressive lane changing can get you there a minute or two sooner, but it’s really not worth it. Even for the best parking spot.

Missing link on Gardiners Creek

( Melbourne and News and Commute )

There are plans afoot for the gap in the Gardiners Creek Trail - but cyclists might not like them.

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