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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Cycling Holiday Adventures - 2007
Cycling Holiday Adventures - 2007: "We started our trip in July and cycled in two months from Adelaide to Darwin. Along the way we visited the Oodnadatta Track, Ayers Rock (Uluru), Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Devils Marbles, etc."
Cars to blame in most accidents involving cycles, says research calling for new road rules | The Australian
Cars to blame in most accidents involving cycles, says research calling for new road rules | The Australian: "NEARLY nine out of 10 accidents involving cyclists and cars in Australia are the fault of the motorist, new research has found.
The research also recommends introducing new road rules enforcing safe passing distances for cars.
Drivers were at fault in 87 per cent of incidents with cyclists and most did not realise they had behaved in a reckless or unsafe manner, according to the Monash University Accident Research Centre and The Amy Gillett Foundation."
The research also recommends introducing new road rules enforcing safe passing distances for cars.
Drivers were at fault in 87 per cent of incidents with cyclists and most did not realise they had behaved in a reckless or unsafe manner, according to the Monash University Accident Research Centre and The Amy Gillett Foundation."
Automopedia's Guide To Sharing The Road
Automopedia's Guide To Sharing The Road: "We at Automopedia love sharing the road with our fellow bicyclists. Yes, you read that correctly. Unlike other motor-heads who loath the sight of a bike on their street, we embrace our two-wheeled pedal brethren…mostly because many of us are avid cyclists.
It was disheartening, yet not surprising, when a recent study showed “nine out of 10 accidents involving cyclists and cars in Australia are the fault of the motorist,” according to The Australian."
It was disheartening, yet not surprising, when a recent study showed “nine out of 10 accidents involving cyclists and cars in Australia are the fault of the motorist,” according to The Australian."
Cars are to blame for overwhelming number of car/ bike accidents | The Daily Telegraph
Cars are to blame for overwhelming number of car/ bike accidents | The Daily Telegraph: "NEARLY nine out of 10 accidents involving cyclists and cars in Australia are the fault of the motorist.
Research also recommended introducing road rules enforcing safe passing distances for cars.
Drivers were at fault in 87 per cent of incidents with cyclists and most did not realise they had behaved in an unsafe manner, according to the Monash University Accident Research Centre and The Amy Gillett Foundation."
http://www.amygillett.org.au/news
Research also recommended introducing road rules enforcing safe passing distances for cars.
Drivers were at fault in 87 per cent of incidents with cyclists and most did not realise they had behaved in an unsafe manner, according to the Monash University Accident Research Centre and The Amy Gillett Foundation."
http://www.amygillett.org.au/news
Monday, November 22, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
'Silent' bike clips cyclist | Gympie Cars | 4WD, Green Cars and Motorcycling in Gympie | Gympie Times
'Silent' bike clips cyclist | Gympie Cars | 4WD, Green Cars and Motorcycling in Gympie | Gympie Times:
"AN electric motorcycle taking part in an around-the-world race for zero-emission vehicles has collided with a cyclist in Canada.
"The two-wheeled Zerotracer motorcycle, entered in the 80-day Zero Race for vehicles using renewable energy sources, hit the 50-year-old cyclist on Friday after he allegedly rode off the footpath and into the Zerotracer’s path."
"The two-wheeled Zerotracer motorcycle, entered in the 80-day Zero Race for vehicles using renewable energy sources, hit the 50-year-old cyclist on Friday after he allegedly rode off the footpath and into the Zerotracer’s path."
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Waterproof Breathable Helmet Covers from People Who Really Know Waterproof Breathable Helmet Covers!
Waterproof Breathable Helmet Covers from People Who Really Know Waterproof Breathable Helmet Covers!: "The Helmet Cover is a very functional, durable basic design that simply slips over your helmet and is held in place with elastic, similar to a shower cap. It's available in Waterproof Breathable 2-ply Nylon Taslan fabric. The Helmet Cover has a highly reflective 3M-brand strip on the front, and one on the back making it highly visible from both front and back."
Friday, November 5, 2010
Status Report on Columbus Bike Parking Shelters | Consider Biking
Status Report on Columbus Bike Parking Shelters | Consider Biking
Thanks to everyone that provided input on locations for bike parking shelters proposed for 2011 in Columbus. We had an incredible response from almost 100 unique individuals thanks to publicity from our Consider Biking members and audience, Columbus Underground, the Columbus Dispatch and Alive.
Big Cat HPV - Creators of Catrike and Catbike - Recumbent Trikes and Bikes
Big Cat HPV - Creators of Catrike and Catbike - Recumbent Trikes and Bikes
A Performance Catrike loaded with fun. It can corner like its on rails and it is still capable of light touring and commuting.
Bicycle helmet lobby - advocacy, statistics, data, research
Bicycle helmet lobby - advocacy, statistics, data, research: "Ontario's Nanny-statists Target Cyclists Again
The helmet law debate in the Legislature came back suddenly on November 4th, 2004 after a 13 year absence. It was sudden to us because none of the parties had mentioned it during the last election, and it had become a non-issue in Ontario's cycling community following the implementation of the child helmet law in 1995. Organized cycling wasn't aware that health and safety lobby groups had been working behind the scenes at Queens Park to bring it back.
The front man for the latest initiative is Liberal MPP, John Milloy. He introduced the bill and kicked off the debate in the Legislature. 'Debate' in this case is a misnomer. The discussions that took place blatantly lacked any scientific basis; instead, it was based on anecdotal evidence, personal conviction and grief."
The helmet law debate in the Legislature came back suddenly on November 4th, 2004 after a 13 year absence. It was sudden to us because none of the parties had mentioned it during the last election, and it had become a non-issue in Ontario's cycling community following the implementation of the child helmet law in 1995. Organized cycling wasn't aware that health and safety lobby groups had been working behind the scenes at Queens Park to bring it back.
The front man for the latest initiative is Liberal MPP, John Milloy. He introduced the bill and kicked off the debate in the Legislature. 'Debate' in this case is a misnomer. The discussions that took place blatantly lacked any scientific basis; instead, it was based on anecdotal evidence, personal conviction and grief."
Copenhagenize.com - Building Better Bicycle Cultures: Motoring Helmets for REAL High-Risk Transport
Copenhagenize.com - Building Better Bicycle Cultures: Motoring Helmets for REAL High-Risk Transport
Let's just get one thing straight right off the bat. This is a real product, produced in Australia in the 1980's by a company called Davies, Craig.
And I'm so pleased to know it exists. Chris from the CTC - Cycle Touring Club - which is Great Britain's cyclist advocacy group with 130ish years behind it, has this helmet in their offices and my mate Chris was kind enough to send me photos of it.
I can't describe the calm that has now settled over my soul now that I know true safety exists.
And I'm so pleased to know it exists. Chris from the CTC - Cycle Touring Club - which is Great Britain's cyclist advocacy group with 130ish years behind it, has this helmet in their offices and my mate Chris was kind enough to send me photos of it.
I can't describe the calm that has now settled over my soul now that I know true safety exists.
Obesity in Australia and bicycle helmet laws
Obesity in Australia and bicycle helmet laws: "Obesity in Australia versus
bicycle helmet laws
This page displays press clippings concerning Australian public health.
All research papers warn of worsening rates of obesity in Australia with much of the blame attributed to our increasingly sedentary lifestyle.
Australia is one of only two countries in the world with national all-age helmet laws which discourage one of society's most popular, healthy, safe and enjoyable forms of recreational transport and exercise - bike riding. In June 2008, research at Melbourne's Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute found that Australia is now the fattest nation on earth. Download Australia's future fat bomb (PDF 2.3mg).
Research published by Deakin University in October 2009 shows that Australian pre-school children spend 85% of their waking hours inactive. One in seven Australians will be suffering type 2 diabetes by 2050, according to a study also published in October 2009 by the University of Canberra's National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling.
Australians who wish to exercise frequently by cycling are punished if they don't use uncomfortable, inconvenient and potentially dangerous helmets, and as a result many choose not to exercise."
bicycle helmet laws
This page displays press clippings concerning Australian public health.
All research papers warn of worsening rates of obesity in Australia with much of the blame attributed to our increasingly sedentary lifestyle.
Australia is one of only two countries in the world with national all-age helmet laws which discourage one of society's most popular, healthy, safe and enjoyable forms of recreational transport and exercise - bike riding. In June 2008, research at Melbourne's Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute found that Australia is now the fattest nation on earth. Download Australia's future fat bomb (PDF 2.3mg).
Research published by Deakin University in October 2009 shows that Australian pre-school children spend 85% of their waking hours inactive. One in seven Australians will be suffering type 2 diabetes by 2050, according to a study also published in October 2009 by the University of Canberra's National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling.
Australians who wish to exercise frequently by cycling are punished if they don't use uncomfortable, inconvenient and potentially dangerous helmets, and as a result many choose not to exercise."
Assessment of Australia's Bicycle Helmet Laws
They say that their analysis of bike accidents shows that the laws have done little to reduce head injuries and that they discourage people from making short trips by bike.
Mandatory bicycle helmet laws in Western Australia
Mandatory bicycle helmet laws in Western Australia: "Australia was the first country in the world to impose uniform national mandatory bicycle helmet legislation, beginning in 1990. Western Australia commenced police enforcement of the law on July 1, 1992.
Analysis of results in Western Australia suggests the helmet legislation has:
increased hospital admissions per cyclist on the road
reduced the popularity of cycling
damaged public health
This website provides a compendium of reports and studies into cyclist injuries and cycling participation rates in a mandatory rather than voluntary bicycle helmet jurisdiction, and compensates for the Australian media's lack of interest in public health and safety.
The legislation has been enforced in Western Australia for 18 years - a timescale providing abundant data to analyse the effect of an all-age mandatory bicycle helmet law.
Government data shows an increase in cyclist hospital admissions and total injuries despite also showing fewer people cycling on West Australian roads during most of the 1990s - a downturn in public recreational exercise with further negative consequences for community health and safety."
Analysis of results in Western Australia suggests the helmet legislation has:
increased hospital admissions per cyclist on the road
reduced the popularity of cycling
damaged public health
This website provides a compendium of reports and studies into cyclist injuries and cycling participation rates in a mandatory rather than voluntary bicycle helmet jurisdiction, and compensates for the Australian media's lack of interest in public health and safety.
The legislation has been enforced in Western Australia for 18 years - a timescale providing abundant data to analyse the effect of an all-age mandatory bicycle helmet law.
Government data shows an increase in cyclist hospital admissions and total injuries despite also showing fewer people cycling on West Australian roads during most of the 1990s - a downturn in public recreational exercise with further negative consequences for community health and safety."
MR Recumbent's Preloved Trikes
MR Recumbent's Preloved Trikes: "MR Components currently has a wide variety of 'pre-loved' trikes. Please browse through the selections below and click the images for a larger view.
Feel free to contact Michael for his best advice on a trike that best suits you"
Feel free to contact Michael for his best advice on a trike that best suits you"
The World Today - Call for repeal of bike helmet laws 16/08/2010
The World Today - Call for repeal of bike helmet laws 16/08/2010: "The supposedly life-saving laws came into effect across Australia almost two decades ago. Now researchers at Sydney University are calling for the legislation which makes it compulsory for bike riders to wear helmets to be repealed.
They say that their analysis of bike accidents shows that the laws have done little to reduce head injuries and that they discourage people from making short trips by bike."
They say that their analysis of bike accidents shows that the laws have done little to reduce head injuries and that they discourage people from making short trips by bike."
Bicycle helmet laws could do more harm than good - health - 27 April 2009 - New Scientist
Bicycle helmet laws could do more harm than good - health - 27 April 2009 - New Scientist
Helmet laws like those in effect in Australia levy a substantial cost on healthcare systems because savings from fewer head injuries pale in comparison to the costs incurred by decreases in cycling, a mathematical model concludes.
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