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At least there is cycling which can be done in safe spaces."
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1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance
Started this discussion. Last reply by Martin Geliot 6 hours ago. 79 Replies 0 Likes
Germany and Spain already have this, current law.France too, except in urban areas where it is 1m.AGF has started a lobbying effort to try to get 1m up in AU. At least someone is trying to do…Continue
Tags: kangaroo, legislation, 1.5m, metre
Brompton luggage choice
Started this discussion. Last reply by Martin Geliot May 13. 16 Replies 0 Likes
They offer a rear rack and all sorts of front bag options. Goody!Anyone here with a Brompton care to make recommendations as to what to get?Continue
Petition for 30km/h streets in Europe
Started this discussion. Last reply by Martin Geliot Apr 18. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Petition, which you can sign if an EU cit and over 18I know it seems a bit strange to post this in AU.But many of us are eligible, and if it gets…Continue
How to sense bicycle lanterns
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew K Apr 18. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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Martin Geliot replied to Ben's discussion Motorist hit and run on cyclists then boasts about it on TwitterMartin Geliot replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"A bit more support here
I am not sure if we should let Elizabeth know that cycling in bus lanes is permitted."
Dave Sharp replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"If you live elsewhere then you're more than welcome to put your hand up. If you're in Victoria be careful, everyone else is to scared of the toes that they'd stand on.
If I had people wanting to do more than simply sign the petition…"
Snowy_5 replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"Qld and soon NSW, that`s it. Why not for all of Australian states?"
sammy replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"the current road rules state, when overtaking , must move fully into another lane "
Martin Geliot replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"No reason AGF and BSNW should not go for the 1.5m already set in the developed world.
Why should Australia aim to be 2nd or 3rd rate?"
Dave Sharp replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"I cannot only ask Queensland cyclists to call for ONLY 1 metre, I just can't. To begin with I have a conscience. I cannot allow cyclists on Queensland roads to ask to effectively settle for "just enough" because it isn't a…"
Tony Arnold replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"I agree Bill. Strict liability (or vulnerable road user laws) is where we should be heading. This is something I push for any chance I get.
Also, I support the AGF in their aims to get the 1m passing distance into law.…"
Lean Too replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"This is the sort of thing that BNSW and all lobby groups should be going for, but even they seem to give up on what would be a very sensible piece of legislation. Then they can move on to making the car driver responsible for all collisions with…"
"I report quite a few drivers. Perhaps 1 a mth anyway. Go to the station. The whole bit. And it is always stated that me reporting will never stand up against the bad driver as he (I know, but they are all he's) will have a…"
Jason Brown replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"Croydon, Inner West.
In particular, I was heading Northbound on Croydon Road towards the intersection with Parramatta Road. "
Dave Sharp replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"Have you read all the Amendments that have been made in order to try and get the Californian 3ft rule through the senate for Governor Gerry Brown's approval and scribble? It could do with its own volume in the Californian Legislature now. Too…"
Dave Sharp replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"I have a petition for NSW ready to go seeing as you can't officially petition the state government online, unlike Qld.
All that is needed is a NSW resident to add their details to it before it can go live. It's properly formatted to suit…"
"Rough geographic location, so we can be aware of the stomping grounds of said tool?"
Jason Brown replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"It was pretty bloody stressful all round. I only realised how shaken I was after I'd been to the police station at 2:30pm, done the whole statement thing and gone back to the office. So I went home early and opened a bottle of wine.
I'm…"
PeterT replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"Good on you for making the effort to report Mr incoherent.
I bet he expected you to curl up in a ball in shock or run away after assaulting you with his 1000kg weapon"
Jason Brown replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"It's possible that kind of thinking is what led to a confrontation yesterday between me and a bogan ute driver who clipped my bars, then proceded to berate me about "not being allowed in the middle of the fkn' lane".
When I…"
Martin Geliot replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"Is "FTFY" the sound of Si breaking wind?"
Si replied to Martin Geliot's discussion 1.5 metre minimum safe passing distance"applies on multi-lane roads with limits exceeding 80km/h
FTFY"
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Mountain Biking, Touring
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Drummy and Faulco
- Tell us about your bikes
- In-Bred 29er, with Rohloff speedhub and beefy forks (in France)
Trek FX (in Germany)
Giant Reign X1 (for all mountain and freeriding)
Cove Handjob (cough! but it is for Melbourne so it fits)
On-One Inbred (singlespeed Sydney commute steed)
- About Me:
- Commuter, tourer and remote MTBer. Occasional endurance event competitor.
No car, dislike driving but have commercial pilot license (aeroplanes) and a private/business license for helicopters.
Live a life with about 100 flights per year, so a bicycle or three makes much more sense than a momo
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- At 6:44am on April 13, 2010,
Robert Harris said… - Martin Geliot replied to Super Si's discussion 'Beware spammers and scammers writing comments on your profile' 2 hours ago.
Martin Geliot replied to westinghouse's discussion 'Penrith to Katoomba' 3 hours ago.
Martin Geliot replied to Jason's discussion 'sad sad day' 9 hours ago.
Martin Geliot replied to Jason's discussion 'sad sad day' 10 hours ago.
Martin Geliot replied to Jason's discussion 'sad sad day' 10 hours ago.
Martin Geliot replied to Jason's discussion 'sad sad day' 13 hours ago.
Martin Geliot replied to yogi's discussion 'Psycho cycler's revenge' 15 hours ago.
Martin, don't you ever sleep?
- At 6:12am on August 23, 2010,
Littleteapot said… - Thanks Martin, there is the problem then. There was a time where I though WD40 was the cure for all things mechanical, I would spray it on locks, hinges, belts, chains whatever wasn't working I'd spray WD40 on it and it would fix the problem momentarily, and then things would start to clog up, and stop working. It definitely kept the water dispersed though.
I can put a computer together (it's like lego really), but I'm not really mechanically minded. I have started paying attention to the mechanics of the bicycle and one day would like to build by own, purchasing the parts separately. That would be the best way to learn I think and along the way learn how to maintain it.
As well as reading the forums, I think there invaluable, better than buying a book on how to do things for $50.
- At 3:27pm on September 18, 2010,
Russ W said…
- Hi Martin,
Great to hear from you ...... well, probably every day with your great input into SC.
We received the PricewaterhouseCoopers /SKM study yesterday afternoon ...... it appears to be a huge disappointment. We'll need to get professionals to proivide input, but the study says the northern half might be undertaken by 2015, and the remainder possibly by 2026. I can't believe they'd be so stupid to have a gap of 11 years. With the RTA providing the major funding ($93,037) for the study, it's clear they are requiring PwC to fit in with the pathetic allocation of $158M over 10 years specified in the new NSW Bikeplan ..... what a disaster! By contrast, the RTA is about to spend $4M on the PacHwy/Mowbray Rd intersection, including an exclusive left turn lane from Mowb into PH (N-bound) with no bike storage facility ..... cyclists will be very exposed. By contrast, such treatments are largely standard in Melbourne. I've decided to try to get lawyers involved ..... perhaps we can take the RTA to court??? Are you still in Euro / Germany? If so, very lucky! Cheers, Russ .... webberrus@gmail.com
- At 10:05am on November 1, 2010,
Bill Parker said… - Happy Birthday Martin
- At 2:55pm on February 3, 2011,
rococoabean said… Martin, I'm confused - I thought you lived in Heidelberg (and I don't mean the one in Melb) - at least that's what your profile says!!
I'm in Collingwood St, just opposite Raglan St. I ride from there to USyd a couple of times a week and barely ever do weekend rides because I'm busy Sunday morning (so can't do LBUG stuff) and do enough riding on my own - any group/other rides you know about that I'm free for I'm happy to tag along for!
Cheers,
Michelle
- At 11:43am on February 4, 2011, rococoabean said…
Hey Martin - I'm not terribly well-placed to spend whole days in the mountains but sthg local would be terrific - for instance, was just reading in CoS cycling newsletter about the Greenway; I'd love to give that a go sometime!
Cheers - apparently we get some cooler weather on Sun/Mon... can't wait!!
- At 7:19pm on February 4, 2011, rococoabean said…
I might have to pass this week, Martin, but - soon (I have house guests all week).
Happy weekend riding!
Michelle
- At 1:15pm on February 7, 2011, rococoabean said…
Hi Martin - sounds bloody brilliant! What days generally suit you best?
I can do Sundays, but not until the afternoon. Any Saturday, by prior arrangement. :-)
It'd be great to have an excuse to finally meet some of these SC people whose comments I keep reading...
- At 12:49pm on February 28, 2011, rococoabean said…
Hi Martin,
Are you around in Syd/going to the safe cycling rally on March 12?
I'm thinking of getting the ferry over from Drummoyne to the northside (call me lazy or unfit, but I don't want to be buggered before I even start!) for 8am.
Oh, and speaking of excuses to meet SC people - are you going to the 3000-SC-members party at the end of March?
Cheers,
Michelle
- At 5:19pm on February 28, 2011,
sit ubu sit said…
Hi Martin,
I thought this article might be of interest in relation to the Ch-Ch quake, in terms of the building standards discussion we were having the other day. I was thinking today that there are still many 100+ year old buildings still standing (either completely or sufficiently to be repared), and only a couple of new ones that came down after two significant shakes and 5000+ aftershocks over 6 months. I really hope we've seen the worst of them though!
SUS
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