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An Idea - Dealing with Sydney Media
Started this discussion. Last reply by Martyn P Jul 27, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes
This might sound like a silly idea, and may not work, but its something that struck me whilst reviewing this thread (in particular the letter to the radio station by Andrew K as listed on the…Continue
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Andy R replied to Andrew's discussion A blog: Why are those who assault cyclists not usually prosecuted?Andy R replied to Sam Daykin's discussion Worth reporting?"Yes,
Report it
I made a report on a similar incident with NO video and the police still went to visit the driver and gave him a warning - then phoned me back to report on their actions.
I had a description of the car, and I remembered the rego…"
Andy R replied to LR's discussion Cycling in North Sydney: "Register cyclists, says mayor""I always like the 10km/h line for cyclists that has been thrown around a bit lately in these sorts of discussions...
I went for a run last night (along a local share path that's well used by both cyclists and pedestrians and forms a…"
Andy R replied to jonathan doheny's discussion Please help a young cyclist out"I would like to add a couple of things for your daughter to consider in her assignment...
One of the key benefits of cycling is seeing the bigger picture about transport in Sydney (and other cities).
Think about how much money and time that…"
Andy R replied to Si's discussion Warning all cyclists"Is this from April Fools Day...????
There can surely be no other logical explanation ...."
Andy R replied to Bike North's discussion NW Rail Link EIS reponses"It may also be worth mentioning the federal governments current discussion paper on Cycling, Walking and Public Transport.
They are aiming to get significant increases in the amount of people that walk and ride to stations/CBD areas -…"
Andy R replied to MadameBike's discussion BNSW Spring Cycle"It's OK though
Once the state govt builds the WestConnex, there will be heaps less traffic around Sydney and suburbs. I hear its going to completely solve traffic problems!"
Andy R replied to MadameBike's discussion BNSW Spring Cycle"I have to say that the cost was one factor that stopped us (me and my wife, both keen road cyclists) from doing Spring Cycle this year.
We are not BNSW members, so it would have been $90 each - so we did our own 60km ride (like we normally would)…"
Andy R replied to Ron JC's discussion Good experience on Wiggle."I'm the same - I support my local bike shop where I can. In 5 years I've bought 4 bikes from my LBS, plus my nephew got his latest bike from there as well! I also buy other bits and pieces there. He's great for advice and…"
Andy R replied to Ron JC's discussion Good experience on Wiggle."They have launched a wiggle australia website where the reviews don't show up (but everything else is exactly the same, including pricing etc)
If you go to the original wiggle uk site then the reviews are still there!
I notices this a week or…"
Andy R replied to John Knight's discussion Who is doing the Sydney Spring Cycle on Sunday week (Oct 21st) ?"Hi Pat, Yeah, I've looked into BNSW membership before.
This doesn't really belong on this thread by like many I feel that cycling in NSW doesn't really have a srtrong voice or advocacy - and really, there are so many passionate…"
Andy R replied to John Knight's discussion Who is doing the Sydney Spring Cycle on Sunday week (Oct 21st) ?"I'm not doing it this year.
The entry fee is just getting too steep for a simple 50km ride ($70 per adult). I wouldn't normally be concerned with the price, but we don't really see it as any type of value for money AND…"
Andy R replied to Andrew's discussion Some advice please"Can I also suggest that you have a look through the current people who are enroled for election to Council.
Council elections are in 3 or 4 weeks time, and there might be some candidates who are
a. supportive of cyclists; and
b. wanting to…"
Andy R replied to Andrew K's discussion Today in the Telegraph..."I still reckon this is the best plan ever - everyone that normally commutes to work on the bike, leave it at home and do as the Daily Smellograph says - get your bike OFF the road and use your car!
Critial Car Mass
or as I like to call it…"
Martyn P replied to Andy R's discussion An Idea - Dealing with Sydney Media"What I'd like to see is an easier way to respond to ridiculous media stories so not sure if the Getup platform would be suitable for such constantly changing targets but its worth a looksee! "
DamianM replied to Andy R's discussion An Idea - Dealing with Sydney Media"I'd better get my act together then :)"
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