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Bike Share arrives in Melb CBD

Melbourne cyclists have welcomed the city's first public bike share scheme being operated by RACV that is now underway.The first 100 distinctive electric-blue bicycles have been installed at special docking stations across the CBD. (pic above courtsey The Age)Ten stations commenced operating at the end of May along the Swanston Street/St Kilda Road corridor through to Melb Uni.30 more stations close to public transport will progressively added by the middle...

New TFM - Williamstown store opens

Australia's No.1 On-Line bike store for performance bikes, parts and accessories is now operating a fourth branch in up market waterfront Williamstown. Run by James, the store is stocking the BikePaths Guide and sells performance bikes, mtb, kids and hybrid models from leading manufacturers including Giant, Orbea and Look.It is very proud of its customer service, knowledge and after sales back-up. Address:Shop 6, 66 Douglas ParadeWilliamstownPh 03 9397 5300www.freedommachine.com.au(Other Freedom...

Locations for Melbourne’s city bike hire scheme announced

Melbourne's bike hire scheme locations announced The CITY bike hire scheme is closer to being launched, after Roads Minister Pallas announced the first 10 docking stations locations which will hold 100 bicycles. CLAY LUCAS The Age March 17, 2010 The scheme to open on May 31 is popular with many Melburnians, and is similar schemes that have been a hit in Lyon, Barcelona, Stockholm and especially Paris, where thousands of...

Ride2Work peak hour numbers soar

Increases of up to 50% on key routes into the CBD, according to Bicycle Victoria, by Megan Levy The Age March 4, 2010 - 12:47PM.The number of cyclists on Melbourne's roads has soared by up to 50 per cent during peak hour in the past year, according to new figures.The biggest increases were recorded in Fitzroy and on the Yarra Trail, according to an audit of cyclists conducted by the...

Should path walkers keep to the right?

Lyn's common sense bikepath use suggestion needs your comments. More than 60 visitors have now blogged us with their views, most supporting her concept. Lyn from Doncaster writes: I am attempting a change in approach and create more simple and sensible shared bike/pedestrian path rules. When I was a youngster and we often walked along roads without footpaths, we were always taught to walk on the right hand side facing...

New Laws: Rogue cyclists face harshest ever fines and even jail

New Victorian cycling laws that came into effect on June 18th sets jail terms for rogue cyclists and fines of more than $68,000! With the huge surge in people taking up cycling in the last five years, rogue bike riders who believe they don’t have to obey the road rules have given their fellow cyclists a bad name and made it difficult to earn the respect and courtesy of other...

Be heard on your daily commute.

UPDATE! I got to use my horn for the first time in anger last night on Chapel Street.#1 Was a car that turned into a car spot at the last minute. The driver immediately stopped, and was apologetic. Thank you driver.#2 Pedestrian crossing the road without looking, she was infuriated that I disturb her from getting cleaned up. With eyes open, life could be much better.It sure bloody well works.Lately...

Ride to work tips (2) - time and gear

How long will it take?You may be surprised... these days a cyclists average speed is generally greater than the current average speed of cars and other normal transportation. This means that cycling represents a very fast and efficient means of getting from point A to B. Use the Bike Paths guide to select the best bike trail maps to get you there the easiest, safest and fastest.You will also "recover...

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