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The Bicycle Tasmania Frequently Asked Questions, Answers, Articles and Information page.

A central repository of track notes, cycling routes, and any information/ experience you would like to share with other cyclists.

Email all Frequently Asked Questions (and answers if possible), Track Notes, Trip Reports and items of general interest to secretary.biketas@gmail.com. Please indicate whether you want your name and/or email address included.

Bicycle Tasmania would like to hear from anyone with experience of cycling conditions and transport to and from Flinders Island and/or King Island.

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Date Reference Short Description / Keywords Written By
2007/05/230033-TIBikes On Planes, Buses, TrainsWarren Salomon
2006/01/100032-TIBikes On PlanesAndrew Heard
2005/02/140031-GIObtaining Topographical MapsAndrew Heard
2005/02/110030-BRSome good cycle touring booksBicycle NSW
2004/09/200029-TNcampsites, difficulty, accomodationAdrian Sullivan
2004/08/050028-TICommonly unknown road rules - a great resourceMarrickville South Sydney Bicycle Group
2003/11/210027-TNSuggested route to get from Hobart Intercity Cycleway to Bowan BridgeKen White
2003/11/120026-GIHiring campervans 
2003/10/210025-GIHiring bike trailersSam Denmead
2003/10/160024-GIAll you ever wanted to know about Bike LanesJoan Wylie
2003/10/150023-GIWhere can you get bikerack number plates from?Kate Tamayo
2003/08/060022-GIAudax CalendarJohn Dawson
2003/07/110021-GIJoin the Tour de Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October 2003.Laurie Thatcher
2003/07/020020-TIIn a quick turnaround from a potentially disastrous situation, road and triathlon racing is to be allowed back on the road in NSW. 
2003/06/260019-TIThe Australian State that once hosted important cycling events such as the Commonwealth Bank Cycle Classic, not to mention the Olympic Games road race, has effectively shut down road racing by banning all club cycling events to be held on public roads.Gerard Knapp
2003/06/190018-TISydney's city council has just released their bike plan and it is truly appalling.Fiona & Paul Campbell
2003/06/190017-TIThe Brisbane City Council launched a 12-month trial of bike racks on buses in October 2002 
2003/06/190016-TIThe South Australian Government has halved the annual budget of $2million of Bike South (cycle unit of Transport SA) by half which is irresponsible and short-sighted.Rosemarie Speidel
2003/06/190015-TIAll bicycles to be fitted with bells from May 2004.Tony Jones
2003/06/190014-TIThe congestion charge has cut traffic jams by 40% on Londons roads, the first full review of the scheme has found.Bruce Robinson
2003/06/190013-TIResearch presented on May 26th and 27th at the French Institute for Petroleum (IFP) by a wide variety of experts from varying and often competitive perspectivesadmin@copvcia.com
2003/06/030012-GIvarious bits of information related to insuranceAndrew Heard
2003/05/280011-TNdescription of 5 short bike rides close to Hobart for for Virgin Blue's in-flight magazineWayne Kelly
2003/05/280010-GIlist of tour operators (including a sag wagon!)Wayne Kelly
2003/05/280009-GISalamanca Cyclists Touring Club, Bike Hire and Tour OperatorsWayne Kelly
2003/05/280008-TNmaps, weather conditions, times of yearWayne Kelly
2003/05/220007-TN2 sections a day is the max, follow the guide book and believe it, help on most sections from Dover to BracknellAdrian Sullivan
2003/05/220006-TIWILDCARE funds used for Tasmania Trail projectsWILDCARE Inc. (Tasmania)
2003/05/200005-TIinefficiencies in making hydrogenDigest for bfa-oz@topica.com, issue 649
2003/05/200004-TImaking hydrogen using fossil fuelsDigest for bfa-oz@topica.com, issue 649
2003/05/200003-TNcomments on signs, accomodationBrett Stevenson
2003/05/200002-TNMt Rolland, maps, Olivers Rd, LiennaGreg Incoll
2003/05/200001-TNcampsites, clothing, wet weather suggestions, Jeffreys Track, Caves TrackPaul Gregory
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