Sydney Cyclist

Cycling in Sydney Australia

stephen
  • Male
  • adelaide
  • Australia
Share Twitter

Stephen's Friends

  • Kathy Francis
  • Peter Robinson
  • Roisin Kelly
  • Tom Nockolds
  • John G
  • Paul Martin
  • sydneyCommuter
  • Dan

stephen's Groups

 

stephen's Page

Latest Activity

stephen commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders
"If an executive based decisions solely on just one positive factor like how much cash flow he could create in the shortest amount of time without consideration of any negatives that would be a path to failure. After selling the company's…"
Feb 6
stephen commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders
"Well done Alan. If everyone contested this law instead of paying pretty soon something would have to give. And as noted the courts time is mostly consumed by minor drug offences and   often very…"
Dec 4, 2012
stephen replied to Chris Rissel's discussion ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY FOR NEW SOUTH WALES 2012 – 2021 in the group Helmetless riders
"Figure 15 – Fatalities by Behavioural Factors NSW 2010 Fatigue is listed as a cause behind 16% of road fatalities (presumably mostly motor vehicle accidents). Given one has to pedal a bicycle requiring large physical effort fatigue is an even…"
Sep 1, 2012
stephen commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders
"Well I don't think it's only the bike lanes - it's a combination of factors - greater awareness of bicycle transport and environmentally concious transport , and saving petrol money , saving time and getting some…"
Aug 24, 2012
stephen commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders
"FYI the invisible blow up helmet is not legally accepted in australia as far as i am aware -please correct me if I am mistaken. ? If anyone ever comes up with but look it's an invisible helmet be sure an let them know under our extreme helmet…"
Aug 23, 2012
stephen replied to Chris Rissel's discussion ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY FOR NEW SOUTH WALES 2012 – 2021 in the group Helmetless riders
"One of the most interesting points and something i was aware of but had not actually seen stated before is this. >> "The risk of death or serious injury in a crash is lower for later model cars, with the risk of a 2007…"
Aug 22, 2012
stephen replied to Chris Rissel's discussion ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY FOR NEW SOUTH WALES 2012 – 2021 in the group Helmetless riders
"Hi Chris thanks for taking the time to post this email - i will write them.How is the helmet education going to work will they demonstrate how effective they are like…"
Aug 22, 2012
stephen commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders
"Time is running out to have your say on Melbourne Bike Share. Pls also share with your workmates & fb friendshttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PLBZCS3"
Aug 18, 2012
stephen commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders
"To Summarise BAD points. 1. The airbag will go off if one does movements or stunt riding outside the normal movement pattern of riding a bike.2. The airbag will not go off if one runs directly into something. 3. The airbag will not go off if…"
Aug 15, 2012
stephen commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders
"There are many factors at play and in each culture and situation some some may factor higher than others.On the thing about the air bag - those things would scare the living daylights out of anyone if it went off, and most likely it would fail to go…"
Aug 15, 2012
stephen commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders
"Some people may call it a nanny state law but though this is illustrative it is far from the truth. Nanny state is more like a term used by apologists to deflect criticism of such draconian law. I suggest we call this law exactly what it…"
Aug 12, 2012
stephen commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders
"Hi Omar.This is not the forum to debate it but while you may have an irrational view of gun ownership inspired by the ban all guns hysteria. Please consider that rural people and others use them to great effect for eliminating vermin, hunting…"
Aug 5, 2012
stephen commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders
"Hi Omar the helmet laws taken at face value say seem a minor issue or so some would like us to believe but there is allot more to it than that.http://www.lobv.org/2006/08/04/15-reasons-to-oppose-the-helmet-law/You will notice I am with the LDP…"
Aug 4, 2012
stephen commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders
"For some time there was a requirement that motorbikes have permanently wired on head lights ( including day time) . Fortunately they dropped it a few years back it makes no difference to safety in the daytime.The main effect would be…"
Jul 28, 2012
stephen commented on Colin's group Helmetless riders
"$300 don't feel so so bad - i was talking to a guy recently who indicated his 14yo son riding a minibike was caught by the police who fined him for having a non registered vehicle and not wearing a helmet. !The 14yo ended up with a $1400 fine…"
Jul 26, 2012
stephen replied to John G's discussion Helmet protest rides in the group Helmetless riders
"Absolutely - just don't want to close any options or loose any potential support almost any change would be an improvement on the current situation I would take back as much of this unfair law as possible. FYI below is the link to a google…"
Jun 28, 2012

Profile Information

What sort of riding do you do ?
Commuting, Mountain Biking, Recreational, Whatever
Tell us about your bikes
hybrid commuter with nexus 8 speed
dahon vitesse folder
giant MTB
About Me:
riding places
Website:
http://bicycleaustralia.org

stephen's Photos

Loading…
  • Add Photos
  • View All

Comment Wall

  • No comments yet!

You need to be a member of Sydney Cyclist to add comments!

Join Sydney Cyclist

 
 
 

Community Ads

Sponsors






© 2013   Created by DamianM.

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service