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| 8th to 13th May-2008 |
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Olympians' fury over hit-and-run - almost 50 cyclists were riding along Southern Cross Drive in Botany when a driver overtook them and then stopped suddenly, causing the cyclists to crash into the car.
Read various articles
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| 30-April-2008 |
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Communal bike a healthy move - staff at the Population Health division of Tasmania's Department of Health and Human Services keep getting told to get on their bike -- and they love it..
Read the article from The Mercury newspaper here.
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| 15-April-2008 |
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There is now a full Bicycle Tasmania team of riders for the Salamanca 6 Hour Human Powered Vehicle Race.
Thanks for everyone's encouragement.
Come along on 27th April to see all the action.
At 9.30am there is a 3 lap celebrity race, will we get premier Paul Lennon into a HPV this year?
The 6 hour trial commences at 10am.
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| 14-April-2008 |
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Bicycle Tasmania team members are wanted for the Salamanca 6 Hour Human Powered Vehicle Race 27th April.
For the last three years Rosney College have organised the Salamanca 6 Hour Human Powered Vehicle Race.
Through Bicycle Tasmania’s improved insurance policy, in 2006 BT had a men’s team, and last year we had both men’s and women’s teams.
Members ride a “human power vehicle” (which has at least three or more wheels) around a twisty 700 metre circuit right next to Salamanca Place for 6 hours.
Riders generally swap every 5 to 10 laps.
Last year there were about 20 teams ranging in age from primary school kids up to kids-at-heart.
For more details read here.
Photos will be posted picasaweb.google.com.
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| 5-April-2008 |
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The debate over wearing bike helmets continues on.
An article from The Australian Newspaper Bike helmets 'do more harm than good' presents opinions from both sides of the debate.
For example "far from protecting the brain, bicycle helmets may in fact increase the risk of serious injury - and laws requiring their use Australia-wide have compounded the problem by deterring people from cycling altogether."...
Bruce Robinson from the WA Cyclists' Action Group sent around a summary email citing an extensive report from The University Of WA published in 1999 on the subject.
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| 3-April-2008 |
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A nice article on who needs a car anyway? taken from newsletter volume 9 no 3.2 (C) 2008 Better Live Balance Australiasia.
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| 28-March-2008 |
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The Bicycle Tasmania Events Calendar is now being hosted by Google.
Other Tasmanian cycling organisations will be able to post their events directly to the combined calendar.
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| 28-March-2008 |
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Adelaide is Australia's death capital for cyclists, Greens MP Mark Parnell says.
Mr Parnell said Australian Transport Safety Bureau data showed seven cyclists were killed on the state's roads in the year to the end of September 2007.
That represented a death rate of 4.41 people per million.
The state with the lowest death rate was Victoria where 1.14 cyclists per million people died.
Does anyone know Tasmania's stats?
The figures also showed South Australia spent the least on cycling infrastructure, about $3.45 million each year.
Read the article from The Adelaide Independent Weekly here.
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| 27-March-2008 |
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The Hobart Esplanade comes a step closer...
BIKE riders should not have to wait much longer for a safer ride along Sandy Bay Rd.
Hobart City Council has hired a consultant to report on its proposed new bike track between the northern end of Marieville Esplanade at Sandy Bay and Taroona.
Read the article from The Mercury newspaper here.
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| 26-March-2008 |
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On the last Friday of the month, cyclists gather in cities around the world to ride together in a 'Critical Mass'.
Come together to enjoy a fun, flat ride around the CBD, and add your voice to the call for better cycling facilities in Hobart.
5.30pm Friday 28th March, Franklin Square.
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| 25-March-2008 |
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The ex mayor of Bogata, Comumbia (who has transformed his city from car centric to people centric) makes a wonderful quote "a person on a $30 bike is just as important as a person in a $30,000 car".
See him and other movies about cycling culture at the wonderful website www.streetfilms.org.
There is an excellent film about Portland (US), and interviews with Enrique Penalosa & Contested Streets about New York.
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| 20-March-2008 |
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State Bike Week 2008 has been a tremendous success despite no support from State Government, maybe next year...
Some movies have been placed on YouTube
Many names of Half and Century riders were not accurately recorded. Please let us know if your details are incorrect.
Some photos have also been placed on Picasa.
And remember all these events were free to Bicycle Tasmania members, and were run by volunteers.
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| 17-March-2008 |
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2008 Australian Single Speed Nationals
Unlike in other years, this event will not be a purist Mountain Bike single speed event.. we will be encouraging riders to participate on any form of single speed bicycle or even geared bicycles with the gears diabled or taped up.
This is also a participation based event and any level of rider could join in.
A 'weekend warrior' or first time rider could easily take out the title of 'Australian Single Speed National Champion'.
Here is a flier.
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| 13-March-2008 |
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Bike Week events this weekend
- Sat 15 Judbury Loop Family BBQ Ride (free to BT members)
- Sat 15 North West Recreational Cyclists ride details here
- Sun 16 Century Ride (free to BT members) - registration from 8am, start at 9am - police escorted ride over the Tasman Bridge
- Sun 16 Half Century Ride (free to BT members) - registration from 8am, start at 9am - police escorted ride over the Tasman Bridge
- Sun 16 Round the River Ride - registration from 11am; start 11.30am
- Sun 16 Nyrstar Cycling Sunday at the Cenotaph - 12.30pm to 2.30pm
- Sun 16 Cygnet Coast Road Loop
- Sun 16 Family Ride - registration from 11am; start 11.30am
Here is a detailed program (1,176KB) with costs, starting times and contacts;
and here is a A3 poster (1,317KB) if would be great if you can pin up at work or public noticeboard.
You can buy tickets and food for the Cycling Sunday at the Cenotaph.
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| 10-March-2008 |
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The eighth annual Tour De Femme was held on Sunday 10th March as part of Bike Week, organised by Bicycle Tasmania with assistance from Cycling South and the Clarence City Council.
The day was hot and sunny, and a total of sixty women and girls took part.
A free lunch was provided to all participants courtesy of Clarence City Council and lots of spot prizes including two free month passes to the value of $350 each to Fernwood fitness were given away.
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| 9-March-2008 |
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45 parents and children had a great ride in perfect conditions on the Woodbridge Family Ride.
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| 7-March-2008 |
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Mums and Dads invited, nay, implored to join with children on a ride this Sunday March 9 for the Woodbridge Family Ride.
10.a.m. Silverwater Park, Woodbridge.
Includes free barbecue and a healthy drink
Free registration at 9.30 a.m. for 10.00 a.m. start.
Here are the full details.
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| 5-March-2008 |
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Petrol tipped to hit $3/litre - as ridiculous and outrageous as it may seem, the country's biggest petrol company says it will happen, and believes Australians should think themselves lucky they aren't already paying more to fill up their tank.
Isn't it time to get on ya bike?
Read the full article from the Adelaide Advertiser.
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| 4-March-2008 |
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Monday, Hobart Mercury Editorial Catch the Cycling Craze.
The only thing that could have been said but was not was a plug for Bike Week!
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| 3-March-2008 |
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The October-November and December-January editions of SPOKE magazine are now available online.
SPOKE is Bike Tasmania's FREE bi-monthly publication.
SPOKE is mailed or emailed for free to members two months before it appears on this website.
All the SPOKE back issues can be found here.
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| 1-March-2008 |
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Cycling is booming in Australia — not just for recreation but for transport.
Big efforts by cycling advocates and an increasing number of new riders mean that getting from A to B by bike is becoming safer, more convenient — and more fun!
- 1.47 million Number of bikes bought in 2007, outselling cars for the eighth year in a row.
- 1.3 tonnes a year Amount of greenhouse gases saved by a person converting their 10 km commute from car to bike.
- 22% Growth in commuter bike trips in Australia between 2001 and 2006 — including a whopping 42% in Melbourne!
- 10%-30% Increase in number of bikes on major commuter routes across Australia in 2007.
- 8% Proportion of peak-time (7am-10am) vehicles in Melbourne in 2007 that were bikes — compared to 4% in 2006.
- 90,000 Estimated total number of riders who participated in the 2007 National Ride to Work Day — formal registrations up 186% on the previous year.
- 2 to 3 times The reduction in exposure to air pollution on a bike, compared to being in a car on the same road.
- 38 fatalities From road cycling per year in Australia since 2000. This contrasts with 52 per year in 1990s, when road cycling was less popular.
Read the full article from the Choice Magazine or here - Getting around on a bike.
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| 28-February-2008 |
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On the last Friday of the month, cyclists gather in cities around the world to ride together in a 'Critical Mass'.
This month in Hobart we want to make it MASSIVE!
Come together to enjoy a fun, flat ride around the CBD, and add your voice to the call for better cycling facilities in Hobart.
Friday 29 February, Franklin Sq, 5.15pm.
Here is a poster and little leaflets.
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| 19-February-2008 |
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The South Australian State Government has launched a new cycling safety radio campaign to reinforce the importance of sharing the road.
Tips for Drivers
- Scan the road for cyclists.
- When turning or entering an intersection look for cyclists and give way as you would for any other vehicle.
- Give cyclists a minimum of 1m clearance when overtaking.
- Before opening your car door look behind, including checking blind spots for cyclists.
- You must not drive, stop or park in a bicycle lane however you can cross a bicycle lane to turn left, enter private property or park in a parking lane.
- Cyclists can legally ride two abreast, be patient as you approach and overtake only when it is safe.
Tips for Cyclists
- Obey the road rules including stopping at traffic signals and stop signs and giving way at intersections.
- Ride predictably in a straight line, signal your intention to turn or change lanes.
- Look for other vehicles at intersections; never assume a driver has seen you.
- Keep to the left and ride at least 1m clear of the kerb and parked cars; watch for unexpected opening car doors.
- Be seen. During the day wear bright coloured clothing. At night wear light coloured clothing and use a white front light and red rear light.
- Riding two abreast is legal however don’t hog the road and allow others to overtake safely.
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| 19-February-2008 |
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Bottles And Chains and the Dirt Devils Mountain Bike Club are excited to announce that 2008 will see the 2008 Australian Singlespeed Nationals mountain bike event coming to Tasmania for the first time ever.
To be held over the weekend of April 19-20, the event is a celebration of single-geared bicycles, dirt trails and the people who ride them.
Further details, press release, and registration information will be available over the coming months on the Bottles And Chains website.
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| 18-February-2008 |
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The Cadbury Tasmanian Cancer Challenge Ride 2008 runs from March 3rd to 14th.
Here are all the details.
Graeme Milburn AM, O.A.M., cyclist from Devonport, is on his twenty-seventh ride around Tasmania in a continuing effort to raise funds for cancer research here in Tasmania.
Statistics show that nearly every family has in one way or another been touched by cancer either through family or a friend.
It is therefore vital that research continues if we are to halt this dreaded disease.
Our target this year is $25,000 and to date around $543,000 has been raised by this annual event.
For more information, visit www.tascancerride.org.
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| 15-February-2008 |
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Bike Week 9 - 16 March - Program of Events
- Sat 8 Adult Rider Course
- Sun 9 Mt Wellington Challenge
- Sun 9 Woodbridge Family Ride
- Mon 10 Labour Day Kate Tamayo Tour De Femme (free to BT members)
- Wed 12 National Ride to School Day
- Wed 12 Hobart Rivulet Ride
- Thurs 13 Bike Ride Maintenance Course
- Thurs 13 Creating a Cycle-Friendly Workplace Seminar
- Sat 15 Judbury Loop Family BBQ Ride (free to BT members)
- Sun 16 Century Ride (free to BT members)
- Sun 16 Half Century Ride (free to BT members)
- Sun 16 Round the River Ride
- Sun 16 Nyrstar Cycling Sunday at the Cenotaph
- Sun 16 Cygnet Coast Road Loop
- Sun 16 Family Ride
Here is a detailed program (1,176KB) with costs, starting times and contacts;
and here is a A3 poster (1,317KB) if would be great if you can pin up at work or public noticeboard.
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| 8-February-2008 |
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Cyclists should pay, says MP - BICYCLE riders should pay registration fees to help legitimise their place on the roads and pay for infrastructure and safety campaigns, says the Federal Opposition spokesman on sports, Pat Farmer.
But... preliminary results from a study undertaken on behalf of the Department of Health and Ageing found cyclists saved more than $82 million in public health costs, almost $64 million in traffic congestion-related costs and $9 million in greenhouse gas-related costs.
Read the article from the Sydney Morning Herald.
In a letter to the Mercury editor, Doug says "...no cyclists should pay rego fees - they don't cause any wear and tear on the road surface, don't use up parking space, don't cause traffic jams, don't pollute, don't require expensive imports of petrol or cars, don't kill people, they keep themselves fit, therefore lowering healthcare expenditure.
Come to think of it, they should be paid". Doug also noted that pedestrians don't pay a pavement fee.
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| 5-February-2008 |
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Safe Bike Lanes Essential On Lyell Highway - Ensure all road users get value for money from current upgrade.
The Tasmanian Greens today urged the Lennon government to guarantee that the Australian Standard for bike lanes will be incorporated into the current upgrade works of the Lyell Highway between New Norfolk and Granton, to link that stretch of road with the existing bike lane from Austins Ferry to Hobart, saying that at the moment the carriageways are dangerously narrow with cyclists risking being pushed into the loose gravel at the verges.
Here is a press release.
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| 1-February-2008 |
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Australian Bicycle Council’s new information hub – The Cycling Resource Centre (CRC) is of relevance to people researching information relating to cycling.
The CRC is a is a convenient and user friendly ‘one stop shop’ for those involved in the planning and provision of cycling facilities and programs including planners, engineers and others to access a wide range of topics in one central location.
Users can access thousands of on-line pages with information and links.
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| 1-February-2008 |
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Sally Rides to prevent Youth Suicide in Tasmania.
Commencing February 15th, Tasmanian Sally Fletcher will embark on her 5th solo cycling trip throughout Tasmania in a bid to raise awareness and much needed funding for the prevention of youth suicide in the state.
Read the itinerary and full press release here.
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| 31-January-2008 |
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There's a new website for reporting objects thrown at cyclists.
The next time an object is thrown at you from a car when riding your bike, such as drink containers, bottles or other rubbish, you now have a course of action.
The State government has introduced a litter reporting hotline.
If you record the licence plate and details of the vehicle and the time and location that the incident occurred and report it to the litter hotline, the driver will receive a fine for littering.
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| 24-January-2008 |
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Interested in some exotic cycling - Cycle South Suluwesi Indonesia January 2009 1200km, 19 cycling days - see www.cycleindonesia.com.au for details.
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| 22-January-2008 |
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Sally’s Ride 2008 A PROJECT OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF CENTRAL LAUNCESTON
Sally Fletcher has created the ‘”Sally’s Ride” Project specifically to promote life and to prevent suicide in young Tasmanians. Sally has ridden solo around Tasmania four times, commencing in 2002, with a 5th ride commencing 15th-23rd February 2008. The itinerary is available and being updated on the web site. www.sallysride.org.au
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| 18-January-2008 |
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The Tasmanian Bicycle Council has now been reformed and will become Tasmanian's peak cycling body.
Its members include Bicycle Tasmania and the Hobart and Launceston City Councils.
The bicycle council's Secretary, Mary McParland says the cycling community wants better facilities around Tasmania.
Bicycle Tasmania has been instrumental in getting the TBC back on its feet.
Here is the full transcript from the ABC News website.
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| 18-January-2008 |
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Relay For Life 2008 ... a team event to fight cancer.
Hobart: 23-24 February – East Coast: 1-2 March – Penguin: 15-16 March Launceston: 15-16 March – Circular Head: 19-20 April.
No one chooses cancer, we choose to Relay ... now it's your choice.
Register a team or more information call 1300 65 65 85.
www.relayforlife.com.au
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| 17-January-2008 |
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The Graeme Milburn Cancer Challenge Ride 2008 commences 3rd March in Devonport, reaches Hobart on the 8th and finishes back in Devonport on the 14th March.
Here is the full itinerary. Come along for some or all of the ride and give generously.
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| 16-January-2008 |
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The Cycling Promotion Fund has put forward a proposal asking for $200 million over four years to create more bike lanes and walking tracks.
Read the full article from the ABC news website here.
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| 10-January-2008 |
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John Braun is looking for trophies and medals of Daniel Joseph Egan, his great uncle.
Daniel was an Australian road bicycle champion around 1920 - 1935. None of this memorabilia was recovered at the time of his death.
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| 01-January-2008 |
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Looking for someone to join a ride - Hi,
My name is Martin and I am coming from Germany.
At the moment my spouse and I are working in Sydney. For 2008 my plans are to complete the “Giro Tasmania”. Hence I will start on Wednesday, 9th of January 08 and shall be back in Hobart by Friday, 25th of January.We are looking for anyone to join into the ride with us.
Please contact Martin Stadler [mailto:wombatstadler@hotmail.com]
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| 14-December-2007 |
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Next meeting of BT - will be at theLark Distillery, Mawson Place, Thursday 20 Dec 5.30. All Welcome.
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| 14-December-2007 |
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Taste of Tasmania Valet Bike Parking
Your can arrive at this years Taste of Tasmania in style. Just forget about parking hassles and congestion, simply pedal up the main entrance and hand over your bike to the Valet Bike Parking Attendant to be stored securely free of charge for as long as you like. Map-Bike Valet Parking. You can help Bicycle Tasmanian run this inaugural and significant initiative of Hobart City Council in two ways.
First of all tell your family, friends and colleagues about this fantastic idea that saves you money, time and the hassle of taking the car into the city at such a busy time. If you live near the Clarence Foreshore Trail or the Intercity Cycleway then you are likely to have a virtually traffic free route the whole way to the Taste of Tasmania - so get the whole family out on their bikes.
Secondly although the Roster for the unique job of Valet Bike Parking Attendant is filling fast there are a few 4 hour shifts remaining, So please if you are free to help at any time during the Taste (Friday 28th Dec – Thursday 3rd January) contact Tim Stredwick president.biketas@gmail.com or Phone 6266 4582.
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| 27-November-2007 |
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Spokes to GIVE AWAY from Treadlies @ Kingston -
I will give some to anyone who can use them.
Give me a ring on 6229 6701 or email me at rrlang@bigpond.net.au.
If they have to be mailed then I would expect to be reimbursed the cost of postage.
Most of them are rustless (plated - silvery colour); a few are stainless steel.
Most are from Germany – made by Berg or Prym.
All have a right angle bend where they go through the flange of the hub.
The lengths are listed here.
I have not counted them, but “few” means not enough for a complete wheel, “lots” means enough for at least two wheels, and “more” is somewhat inbetween.
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| 26-November-2007 |
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The Hobart Bicycle Advisory Council is requesting suggestions for bike rack locations around Hobart CBD.
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| 23-November-2007 |
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Bicycle Tasmania features on ABC Stateline -
partly in response to the tragic death of Kate Tamayo, Bicycle Tasmania initiated a cycling feature on Stateline.
It covers the wider topic of impediments to cycling in Hobart and what needs to be done to enncourage people out of their cars and onto more environmentally friendly transport....read transcript ABC 'Stateline'- Tas. 23/11/07.
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| 22-November-2007 |
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Volunteers Wanted at the Taste of Tasmania -
Hobart City Council has invited Bicycle Tasmania to run a Valet Bicycle Parking Service at the Taste of Tasmania 28th Dec – 3rd Jan.
Hobart City Council is to be congratulated in planning and approving for this service that compliments other actions the Council is involved in to encourage greater cycle use in the city.
This initiative is also of course totally in tune with Bicycle Tasmania’s aims in promoting cycling for recreation and transport - what better way of combining those two uses than visiting the Taste of Tasmania by bike.
Not only that but travelling by bike encourages you to be tempted by that second helping or extravagant dessert, as you know you are going to work it off on the way home.
Please contact secretary.biketas@gmail.com if you can help.
Please pass this on to every one who may be interested in helping staff or using the valet bicycle parking.
More details are available here.
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| 21-November-2007 |
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Bike crash motorist avoids jail -
A NEGLIGENT driver who struck and killed a cyclist at Old Beach last year has avoided jail.
Edward James Alderton, 64, of Bagdad, received a six-month suspended jail term from the Hobart Magistrates Court yesterday.
He was also banned from driving for two years.
Avid sportswoman and road safety advocate Kate Tamayo died after Alderton hit her back wheel as she was cycling along the East Derwent Highway.
He was found guilty last month of causing her death by driving negligently.
Read the full Mercury newspaper article.
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| 18-November-2007 |
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Bottles and Chains ‘Disciples of the Iron Horse’ Ride
When: Saturday November 24th @ 2:00pm
Where: Sandy Bay Sailing Club, Nutgrove Beach
Why: On one Saturday in 1882, a group of six cyclists from the Hobart Bicycle Club competed in a race from Long Beach in Sandy Bay to Browns River at Kingston Beach and back. The race took them several hours.
More details are available on the bottles and chains website.
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| 9-November-2007 |
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The August-September edition of SPOKE magazine are now available online.
SPOKE is Bike Tasmania's FREE bi-monthly publication.
SPOKE is mailed or emailed for free to members two months before it appears on this website.
All the SPOKE back issues can be found here.
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| 6-Nov-2007 |
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Teenagers charged after cyclist knocked down by car door
Five youths have been arrested after a cyclist was knocked to the ground and injured. Police allege the female cyclist was riding on Eucumebene Drive in Duffy in south-west Canberra yesterday when the door of a passing car was opened and struck her. Police traced the occupants of the car and arrested four 13-year-olds and a 15-year-old.They will face a number of charges including riding in a stolen car. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/11/05/2081643.htm?site=canberra
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| 6-Nov-2007 |
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Tuesday 6th November - Listen to Talk back
on ABC with Tim Cox . At 10.30am the topic will be cycling matters and BT President Tim Stredwick will answer callers questions. Give Tim a call if you have any particular cycling issues you want aired.
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| 30-Oct-2007 |
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Hobart: Driver found guilty
A 64-year-old man who hit and killed cyclist Kate Tamayo on the East Derwent Highway last year has been found guilty of causing her death by negligent driving... see ABC Online, also for more background see 'Wheels of Justice' web site
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| 28-Oct-2007 |
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The Bicycle Tasmania October 2007 BIG RIDE times for the Channel Loop riders are now available here. |
| 27-Oct-2007 |
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Bike Ride have a free evening information night - understand how to benefit from training more effectively with POLAR heart rate monitors and improve your performance.
A POLAR representative will be in attendance to answer any questions.
WHEN: Wednesday, 31st October 2007
TIME: 6.30pm – 8.00pm (free supper)
WHERE: BikeRide 74A Liverpool Street HOBART TAS 7000
TO BOOK: Bookings are essential – please phone the shop on 62 316202 |
| 18-Oct-2007 |
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Bicycle Tasmania's AGM will be held tonight, Thursday 18th October @ 5.30pm, New Sydney Hotel in Bathurst St Hobart. All welcome....Agenda
Some BT members who have recently returned from overseas will show short presentations about Paris-Brest-Paris participation and other cycling exploits.
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| 17-Oct-2007 |
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A Big Thank You to those who rode to work today and/or attended a cyclist's breakfast event on the way. An extra big welcome to anyone who tried cycling to work for the first time today. We hope you found out that it is easier than you thought it would be.
We dont have the figures for Hobart but Ride to Work Day was well patronised in Melbourne.pdf 115kb
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| 17-Oct-2007 |
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New look Cycling Updates from the team at the Cycling Promotion Fund. The Fund is backed by Australian cycling related businesses and their key objective is to increase the level of safe cycling in Australia.
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| 12-Oct-2007 |
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National Ride to Work Day on Wed. Oct 17th.
read about the Hobart event
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| 10-Oct-2007 |
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It is not too late to register for National Ride to Work Day on Wed. Oct 17th. Go to CyclingSouth and follow the links. You might even get a chance to win one of 14 Trek bikes on offer. There are 55 workplaces and 551 riders already registered in Tas. Come along to the Cyclists Breakfast at Constitution Dock Hobart and meet some of them on the day.
If you cannot participate on that day there are many reasons why you should give cycling to work a go sometime soon , especially over the summer when days are longer and a little warmer. The best reason is that once you get started and build a little fitness beginning your day with a ride is fun and good for you and society.
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| 9-Oct-2007 |
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Bicycle Tasmania will have a stand at the Sustainable Living Home Expo in Hobart City Hall on Sat and Sun. the 21st and 22nd October. Please drop in and chat with us there. More information...Sustainable Living Expo. pdf (247Kb)
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| 8-Oct-2007 |
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Bicycle Tasmania's AGM will be held on Thursday 18th October @ 5.30pm, New Sydney Hotel in Bathurst St Hobart. All welcome.
Some BT members who have recently returned from overseas will entertain with short presentations about Paris-Brest-Paris participation and other cycling exploits.
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| 4-Oct-2007 |
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Great News -The Tour Down Under gains Pro Tour status The first ProTour cycling race outside of Europe -
Huge boost for Australian Cycle Tourism.
South Australia’s own Tour Down Under will become the first ProTour cycling race outside of Europe – and a year quicker than planned, it was announced in Germany last night.
President of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), Mr Pat McQuaid, announced the ProTour series will kick off in South Australia in January 2008 – a year earlier than they were bidding for.
In making the announcement in Stuttgart, Germany, Mr McQuaid said:
“This is a just reward for an event going into it's tenth year that gets better and better each year, increased media attention in Europe and is a testament to the sport of cycling." ...read more
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| 17-Sep-2007 |
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Bicycle Tasmania's regular monthly meeting has been postponed one week this month. It will now be on Thur 27th September, usual time and place Tas Environment Centre Bathurst St 5.30pm. All Welcome.
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| 30-Aug-2007 |
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Hobart Bicycle Plan Advisory Committee - for Information - Progress Report for Sept 07 meeting.
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| 24-Aug-2007 |
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Hobart Mercury - Death crash questions - Hobart Magistrates Court - Edward James Alderton, charged with causing death of cyclist Kate Tamayo by negligent driving - pleads not guilty. ... read more and ...here.
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| 17-Aug-2007 |
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Volunteers needed
Planning is well underway for the BT Big Ride on October the 7th, starting and finishing at Dru Point, Margate.
Loose ends are starting to come together but we need more volunteers to help run the event on the day
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We need to put out signage around the routes first thing in the morning
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We need to take entries on the morning
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We need to brief riders at the start
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We need to man 2 or 3 food/water stops around the rides
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We need a Sweep on each ride (who can be a rider) to follow at the end of the field, and collect directional signs as they go
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We need to man food/water supplies at the start/finish
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We will probably have other things to do as well
Please think how you may be able to help, or if you know other BT members or non-members who could help.
Direct replies to Ambrose Canning, Andy Semmler or Tim Stredwick .
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| 17-Aug-2007 |
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Tax benefits for bicycle commuters - in the USA but not here!
"The U.S. House of Representatives has passed landmark energy independence legislation that includes a provision to extend fringe benefits to bike commuters. The Commuter Benefit for bicyclists amends section 132(f) of the IRS code to include "bicycles" in the definition of covered transportation. Included in the Ways and Means energy bill is a benefit of $20 per month for employees who bike to work. That's a nice piece of change to add to gas savings and caloric expenditure. The legislation now moves to the Senate. More info at the League of American Bicyclists, http://www.bikeleague.org"
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| 15-Aug-2007 |
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Hobart City Council - Draft Principal Bicycle Network - Open for comment
A Consultation is currently in progress, just started actually, on the Hobart City Council web site and in the HCC building. It is about the HCC draft principal Bicycle Network - which is the core of arterial routes the HCC bike committee has penciled in on a map as the starting point for improved bike facilities on road in Hobart.
Developing the secondary network will be the next task of the HCC Bike comittee over the next little while.
The review of the Draft Principle Bicycle Network is currently on display in the Hobart Council Centre, 16 Elizabeth Street. Cyclists and the general public are invited take a look and send through your comments.
email : bairds@hobartcity.com.au (Attention to Stuart Baird)
mail : Sustainable Transport Officer, Hobart City Council, GPO Box 503 Hobart 7001.
telephone : Sustainable Transport Officer, Stuart Baird 62382194.
in person : Feedback forms are available at Council's Customer Service Centre at the corner of Elizabeth Street and Davey Street.
Comments will be compiled at the end of October 2007.
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| 10-Aug-2007 |
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Start training NOW for Bicycle Tasmania's BIG RIDE, Sunday October 7th 2007
Choose from two rides( 106Km or 35Km) to kick off the summer riding season. Starting and finishing at Dru Point, Margate. Bring along your friends, FREE lunch for participants.(i) Around the Channel via Sandfly, Huonville, Cygnet, Gordon and Kettering - 106km
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(ii) Tinderbox Loop via Howden and Blackmans Bay - 35km.
- Bicycle Tasmania members FREE
- Non-members $15 if register and pay beforehand
- $20 if paying on the day.
Have a look at our Events page if you are looking for some company and maybe inspiration to get you riding and improving your fitness. |
| 9-Aug-2007 |
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Bipartisan Backing of Bicycle Boom
The Minister for Health and Ageing, The Hon Tony Abbott MP today launched
the landmark document Cycling > Moving Australia Forward at Parliament
House.
Minister Abbott was joined by Shadow Minister for Sport, Recreation and
Health Promotion, and Shadow Minister for Local Government, Senator Kate
Lundy and former editor of The Age, Michael Smith - each highlighting the
tremendous potential of cycling to address key challenges facing Australia;
soaring transport emissions, up 30% since 1990, as well as obesity, rising
fuel costs and traffic congestion.
Tony Abbott also used the occasion to announce that the Commonwealth
Government will provide funding of $30,000 to the Cycling Promotion Fund to
do a scoping study on what sort of approaches will work in getting more
people to get on their bikes with the objective of getting adults engaged in
physical activity.
Full press release .pdf from Cycling Promotion Fund
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| 25-July-2007 |
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There's a new on-line forum for cycling in Tasmania, have a look and join up if you are interested.
Tas Cycleforum |
| 24-July-2007 |
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The Tasmanian Trail is 10 years old this year. Celebratory events are being organised by Forestry Tasmania, around the weekend of the 23rd September.
...read more
Mary McParland
Executive Officer
Cycling South
www.cyclingsouth.org
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| 28-June-2007 |
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Following the last meeting of Kingborough BUG Mary Mc Partland from CyclingSouth and Rob Sheers surveyed the Channel Highway (Kingston
to Taroona) with a view to making cycling safer on this popular cycle route. They
basically looked at the feasibility of having adequate cycle lanes in both
up hill directions over the Bonnet. See a draft of a report (pdf 1.0 Mb) Mary
prepared (with a few additions from Rob).
Next some professional advice to determine what is actually possible
or not would be greatly appreciated.
We look forward to discussions regarding this important project at the next KBUG
meeting. Anyone is welcome to come along or contact CyclingSouth with comments or other input.
Regards, Rob Sheers
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| 22-June-2007 |
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see exchange.pdf from Wednesday this week in Parliament, Minister Jim Cox and the DIER attitude to bicycles and bicycle lane issues
Information thanks to Inger Visby, Executive Assistant to TIM MORRIS MHA ,
Tasmanian Greens
33 Burnett Street,
New Norfolk TAS 7140 ,
ph 03 6261 8048
fax 03 6261 8047
greens@parliament.tas.gov.au
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| 15-June-2007 |
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Dear Minister Cox,
Please find attached a letter(.pdf) outlining some of my concerns and
suggestions about the proposed South Arm Road Upgrade and its severing
of the existing cycleway at the proposed Oceana Road Junction.
I have circulated this to a number of other parilamentary members and
local council members, because I do believe it is an important issue and
it is getting nearly no debate. I think it is the accumulation of
decisions like this which lead to us having a less healthy and connected
society and I hope you can try and find some way to improve the
vehicular infrastructure without it being at the cost of cycling
infrastructure.
Yours,
John Dawson
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| 14-June-2007 |
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Not many are aware of the Trails Tas project
Trails Tasmania Discussion Paper and Response Form
The Trails Tasmania Strategy aims to develop, in partnership with the community and stakeholders, a strategy for
the development and ongoing management of an integrated trails network in Tasmania. A Discussion Paper has
been prepared based on the research and consultation undertaken so far – it indicates the key findings and also the
possible strategies that can be taken.
The response form is designed to collect feedback on the Trails Tasmania Discussion Paper. The feedback
received will be considered in the preparation of the draft Trails Tasmania Strategy over the next few months. The
response form is seeking your feedback on:
- * Issues facing trails in Tasmania
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* Strategies for the future planning, development, maintenance and promotion of trails in Tasmania
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* Criteria to assess future trail development proposals.
Anyway the link above will take you to the discussion paper and response form which you are encouraged to read through and respond to in the interest of supporting the development of new MTB and cycling trails throughout the state.
Responses to discussion paper need to be received by Fri 22nd June, which gives you about a week to tick the appropriate boxes on the response form (which can also be e-mailed in).
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| 12-June-2007 |
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The national umbrella organisation for cycling in Australia, the 'Bicycle Federation of Australia (BFA)’s, key 2007 election ask:
$50 million each year for four years for local government to build cycling and walking infrastructure.
A new edition of BFA e-news is now on the BFA web site. There is a report on how the cycling community is working together on this year’s federal election campaign, including the BFA’s recent meeting with Senator Kate Lundy, Labor Shadow Minister for Local Government, and Sport, Recreation & Health Promotion.
There’s a reminder about the BFA’s key 2007 election ask: $50 million each year for four years for local government to build cycling and walking infrastructure.
They also have a link to Healthy by Design, the Heart Foundation booklet on planning more active and healthy communities.
Check out BFA e-news.
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