Ride2Work craze spreads
Riding to Work is the latest craze as people begin realising the multitude of benifits which surpass the costs, inconvenience and frustruation of driving and public transport when getting to work.
Exercise is the key to well being, and arriving at work in the morning with your daily dose done will make you feel like a million dollars. Exercise gets the endorphins flowing and cycling is a great form providing stress release.
No longer will you be stuck in traffic, jammed into a train, waiting for the tram. There is something great about moving through the peak hour bustle, getting to work efficiently and doing something to reduce your carbon footprint.
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Long-term health benefits include increased strength, improved muscle tone, decreased body fat and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some cancers. Remember, bike riding should not feel more strenuous than walking unless you want it to. Don’t push yourself too hard at first.
Ride2Work cyclists are not only saving huge slabs of time, getting much fitter but have thousands of dollars to spare (reported from $6,000 – $15,000) from savings they are enjoying on fuel, car repairs, public transport tickets and parking. The blogs below explain how to get started and safely make a ’transport’ sea change to your life. There's heaps more in the Guide including Ride2Work maps, gear selection, cafes enroute and street smart tips.
SmartEnergy Groups home system enables cyclists to regain control of soaring power bills
Melbourne designed Smart Energy Groups helps householders conquer power wastage ! As a cyclist you save heaps when cycling to work or touring and are probably very climate conscious, but what about your energy use at home? Until now, householders have had no way or discovering why their power bills have been forever soaring.However, dozens of worried Victoria homeowners and a raft of savvy commercial businesses in recent months have installed...
Update on the new Maribyrnong River Footscray Wharf
NOTICE: Possible disruption to cyclists.The Port of Melbourne advised from August 1 that works to redevelop Footscray Wharf as a commercial mooring facility for port vessels will involve a short part of the path south of Shepherds Bridge being realigned. Cyclists traveling on the western side of the Maribyrnong River Trail south of the golden Budda (pictured) and Shepherd Bridge are asked to slow down and watch out for works...
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...
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- Locations for Melbourne’s city bike hire scheme announced
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