Spinopsys

You want the truth…..

Posted July 20th, 2007 in Advocacy

Rupert Guinness tells Sydney Morning Herald readers what most of us already know.

But, the booming interest in the Tour also reflects a rapid increase in participation in cycling in Australia, where many have caught on to its value as a sport. Over the past five years cycling has become a sport that is enjoying record success at all levels and ages - from the elite to recreational, commercial to charity, Tour viewers to across-the-board interest.

Unlike running, cycling is non-impact - unless you crash - and offers good health and conditioning, as well as the camaraderie that comes from riding in a bunch.

It says something about Australia’s increasing passion for cycling that it has evolved despite the many doping scandals that have recently marred the sport and have seen riders caught or fall on their swords with teary confessions.

Australians, it seems, can’t get enough of “the bike” - and those who don’t believe it had best accept the truth.

Unfortunately there are still quite a few policy makers and motorists that just can’t handle the truth.

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