"Welcome to Sydney Seb.
The risk to get a fine for cycling without a helmet is pretty low in Sydney. Helmetless riders tend to get harassed only by the bicycle police in a few spots like the Pyrmont bridge.
Since returning to commuting by…"
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No logic to cycle of abuse on roads
Started this discussion. Last reply by Martin Geliot May 24. 58 Replies 1 Like
A good article by Elizabeth Farrelly.Hopefully helps shift attitudes a bit.…Continue
Interesting article in Herald about bike share scheme that works
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Harris Dec 9, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
rim brake pads
Started this discussion. Last reply by Garryw Nov 9, 2011. 53 Replies 0 Likes
How long are brake pads supposed to last? I'm used to replacing them every few years, but the ones I'm using now only last a few months.The ones I'm using now are these:…Continue
New GIANT bike store in the CBD
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve D May 11, 2011. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Just noticed a new bike store in the CBD, full of GIANT bikes of all types. Quite a big area, so plenty of bikes on dispay. They seem to do mechanics and tune up as well.It's on Clarence St, near…Continue
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Bob replied to sydneyCommuter's discussion No logic to cycle of abuse on roads"At least they didn't point out that the they weren't wearing helmets or floro clothing."
Ian replied to sydneyCommuter's discussion No logic to cycle of abuse on roads"We are not the only ones angry at the bloody meeja. Read it and laugh (or cry)."
Neil Alexander replied to sydneyCommuter's discussion No logic to cycle of abuse on roads"Police said the 85-year-old pedestrian died at the scene of the crash, near the intersection with Cleland Road.
As far as I can tell, police didn't say the scene of the crash was near the intersection with Cleland…"
timothy.clifford replied to sydneyCommuter's discussion No logic to cycle of abuse on roads"Sorry, I stopped paying attention when I saw the words "French" and "nickers"..."
Neil Alexander replied to sydneyCommuter's discussion No logic to cycle of abuse on roads"Wouldn't live anywhere else, Si!
(Around Sydney, at least.)"
Neil Alexander replied to sydneyCommuter's discussion No logic to cycle of abuse on roads"Right. So someone's life ending due to car carnage ranks below obscene tweeting and some business deal falling through. Yeah, it's just not news anymore, is it? Standard stuff, really. We just have to accept it. Gotcha."
Si replied to sydneyCommuter's discussion No logic to cycle of abuse on roads"Artarmon has got pretty decent PT options (for Sydney) hasn't it?
Certainly better than the skyscraping monstrosity being built on Epping Rd."
PeterT replied to sydneyCommuter's discussion No logic to cycle of abuse on roads"Meanwhile, mundane crashes, where cars simply snuff out pedestrians' lives on suburban streets, go unreported by the mainstream media.
Oh it is reported.
Which of course is the same as saying the UK solder was killed as a knife…"
Neil Alexander replied to sydneyCommuter's discussion No logic to cycle of abuse on roads"the more traffic there is and the more appealing cycling will become
Yes, I look forward to cycling on grid-locked streets. Just as I am sure all my non-cycling neighbours do. I mean, it's just such an attractive prospect, isn't it?
(Are…"
"Small councils are more likely to make planning regulations like that. We should have one big council.
That story about the US does not really apply here. Sure there is a partial generation here wanting to live close to the city. Not new really. But…"
PaulJ replied to sydneyCommuter's discussion No logic to cycle of abuse on roads"But the more cars there are, the more traffic there is and the more appealing cycling will become, comparatively speaking.
Compare this with the new developments in CoS and even Rhodes (Canada bay council) where there is less than 1 car per…"
Neil Alexander replied to sydneyCommuter's discussion No logic to cycle of abuse on roads"Channel 9 isn't reporting this but, when it sells up and moves from its Artarmon Rd campus, it proposes leaving a legacy of a 600-dwelling development with, I understand, 800 resident car spaces.
Nothing like having denser living and denser…"
baa baa replied to sydneyCommuter's discussion No logic to cycle of abuse on roads"As the Govt sit on its hands, the market seems to be fixing it upThe Age Of The Car In America Is Overhttp://au.businessinsider.com/the-us-driving-boom-is-over-2013-5
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"With the ABC reporting new record obesity numbers for Australia, urban sprawl in Sydney continuing apace, and no discussion about the alternative of denser living and excellent mass transit systems, I think we will see very little change.…"
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Recreational
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- South
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- Sit-up, comfortable bike
- About Me:
- Grew up in Europe, in a world where cycling was normal and safe.
I cycle mainly as a mode of transport, using a sturdy bike.
Arrived in Australia in 1991. Cycled to work until 1992, when I was told in a rude & aggressive manner by the police to “Get off the road”. My crime? I wasn't wearing a polystyrene hat.
I switched to motorcycles and cycled mostly on off-road cycle paths, mostly on week-ends.
In 2007, my deteriorating health prompted to start cycling more regularly. Since cycling to work again, my health has improved a bit, although it is still a challenge.
This has prompted me to look at cycling as a mode of transport, especially for health benefits. Researching this topic made me realise the damage done by our helmet law, driven by irrational fears and superstition. I'm not the only one affected. I hope I can contribute to get rid of this idiocy.
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- At 1:39am on August 26, 2010,
Russ W said…
- Excellent.
Russ Webber
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webberrus@gmail.com
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0405 404 005
- At 1:31am on August 31, 2010,
Ride2Wk said… - Thanks SC for the comments. Different style of bike & riding but looking at your Accident Avoidance article & other comments, it looks like we have similar good sense approach.
- At 5:25pm on February 29, 2012,
Bernard said… It's a Dutch ID with two fat dogs on board.
- At 3:37pm on April 28, 2012,
CM said… Hi SC! Yes, I left Helmetless Riders in a bit of a huff a couple of months ago after a bit of unpleasant bollocking from couple of (then) members that jumped to the wrong conclusion about a post I made and then proceeded to dump on me for it without bothering to clarify what I was on about. Looking back on it I can see what they were getting at, but at the time I was just over it all and didn't feel like wasting the time trying to sort it out. Besides, some people's egos just get in the way of pleasant and engaging exchanges of ideas. On a brighter note, I notice that both the main offenders have since left the site, so I might end up joining the group again.
- At 3:22pm on June 4, 2012,
Dan said… Hi SC,
I'd rather keep it together for a few days,just because they're really part of the package but if things are quiet then I'd be happy to separate them..
That ok?
Cheers,
Dan
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