"How could a helmet on my head possibly ruin my hair when there's none up there?! ha ha.
But I think the answer might be: "because we are idiots"."
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Lazy Sunday Cycle – Sydney launch
Started this discussion. Last reply by St Etienne Feb 7. 3 Replies 4 Likes
Lazy Sunday Cycle is expanding to Sydney! Please come along to the first ride on Sunday 10 March 2013 (at roughly 10:00 AM, exact details coming soon).More information on Facebook:…Continue
Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority - crackdown on bicycle parking?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Neil Alexander Apr 21, 2012. 55 Replies 0 Likes
Has anybody else noticed that bicycles parked in The Rocks have been getting tags attached to them from the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority? Basically stating that there is legislation that…Continue
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Tom Nockolds commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"As tempted as I am to respond to comments made about me in the comments under that article in The Conversation since I declared "I'm out", its probably best that I don't get back into it.
The Conversation is a great news site and…"
Tom Nockolds commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"Dan, I think you really should go to your doctor. The benefit for 'the cause' with enough people gettting exemptions is that the police may start to second guess if it's worth their while stopping a cyclist they see without a…"
Tom Nockolds replied to Roisin Kelly's discussion Let's work together on helmet law in the group Helmetless riders"I'm able to do weekdays also. @JohnG can you manage a weekday? @Roisin what can you do?
Anybody else willing to stand-up, commit, help?"
Tom Nockolds replied to Roisin Kelly's discussion Let's work together on helmet law in the group Helmetless riders"John,
And yours isn't a bad post either. I agree with everything in there.
A weekend event/meeting works best for me too. Can I suggest a venue close to Pyrmont Bridge - such as the Bridge Hotel? What do others think of this?
Tom"
Tom Nockolds replied to Roisin Kelly's discussion Let's work together on helmet law in the group Helmetless riders"I second what Kathy is saying and I'll add that it makes a lot of sense for any group starting up in Sydney to partner with Freestyle Cyclists in some way or another; they've developed some great resources and are well positioned to play a…"
Tom Nockolds commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"Same here: spot on Etienne. This also probably tells us that upon repeal of the law we won't see a dramatic reduction in helmet wearing rates - because the biggest group of cyclists will continue to wear helmets as they see appropriate for…"
Tom Nockolds commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"Crikey - Alan Davies has treated this one pretty fairly, I think. At least he didn't make the same conclusion as Fairfax and The Conversation - that the paper constitutes proof that MHLs should remain. (Actually, that might be a bit…"
St Etienne replied to Tom Nockolds's discussion Lazy Sunday Cycle – Sydney launch"I love this concept and would really like to get a Melbourne event going. Really wish I could get up to Sydney in March."
Tom Nockolds commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"Paul,
Lazy Sunday Cycle in Brisbane aren't asking people to sign a waiver anymore - so said Rachel when I spoke to her some weeks ago.
I'd put it down to growing pains as they sorted out the details. You should keep going to the…"
PeterT replied to Tom Nockolds's discussion Lazy Sunday Cycle – Sydney launch"This is a very nice initiative.
Would loved to attend the event , maybe next edition when Im back in Sydney"
Garryw replied to Tom Nockolds's discussion Lazy Sunday Cycle – Sydney launch"
Sounds great Tom, I hope it is successful.
There may be some slow bicycle peole who are late (but not deceased) bicycle people too, or have to come from some distance away - any chance of a later start?
For anyone…"
Tom Nockolds commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders"And I'm still embarrassed I forgot your name on the spot.
I love visiting Melbourne and I particularly love visiting those parts of the city where the local councils actively encourage cycling. It's Yarra City Council isn't it,…"
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 12:53am on June 27, 2010,
Sue Abbott said… - thanks, Tom, happy to send you a copy of my application for exemption if you like - infoatvirtualgypsiesdotcomdotau
my matter is still ping-pongin around - latest is I must re-send to Minister Borger as RTA have requested he takes it on but refuses to forward my paperwork - talk about wasting paper - I've already sent it 3 times to them plus copied in Kristina Keneally and the former minister for roads - this is nuts and has taken over 4 months - they obviously haven't a clue what to do with me!!
- At 11:08am on May 22, 2011,
Kathy Francis said… - Thanks Tom. It was great to meet another committed person. I had a great time. For Alan and I, being able to cycle with like minded people was completely exhilarating. We have been isolated for 21 years. Keep in touch through helmetless riders. I'm sure we'll meet up again.
- At 9:55pm on August 3, 2012,
Nicholas Dow said… Hi Tom, I've upgraded your email subscription to Freestyle Cyclists to a new setting "I want to be involved, keep me informed" hope that's alright. You can alter your settings anytime at http://www.freestylecyclists.org/freestyle.nsf/index/editSubscriber . I'm about to send out a newsletter to this group, so stand by.
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