Posted March 27th, 2006
Ask MetaFilter - How do I make my bike less attractive to thieves?
1 - Remove all of the stickers.
2 - Rattle-can the bike a dull black or primer color. Or have a professional give it a nasty color powder-coat.
3 - Have the suspension changed out for a solid fork. You don’t need suspension in the […]
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Posted March 26th, 2006
It’s called stating the bleeding obvious.
Sydney’s traffic experts are unanimous: our city is grinding to a standstill.
Roads are gridlocked with bumper-to-bumper traffic and what was once a “peak hour” now stretches from 5am until after 7pm.
The Sun-Herald sought the opinions of eight radio and television traffic reporters who spend hours every day monitoring Sydney’s clogged […]
Posted in Advocacy, Roads by Philip | 3 Comments »
Posted March 26th, 2006
Once again the debate on helmet legislation has reared it’s statistical head. And once again the claims that the legislation is a barrier to people taking up cycling are easy to refute given one piece of competing statistical evidence.
The evidence is this - bicycles sales in Australia (and elsewhere) are booming, the idea that […]
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Posted March 25th, 2006
NEWTOWN SQUARE, 2 APRIL, 10 AM
Marrickville Council and Marrickville Bike Group
Heritage Bicycle Rides
Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, King St
An easy bicycle ride through historic Newtown, Stanmore and Petersham, accompanied by a guide from the Marrickville Heritage Promotions Committee.
Bike, helmet and water required. Must be 16 or over.
2 April 2006 10am Duration: 2 hours
Free
Bookings Essential 02 9294 5900
MARRICKVILLE […]
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Posted March 25th, 2006
Sydbma.
Friday April 7th at 7PM at GALLERY JACK we will begin our very own Roller Racing competition. Race each other, race the clock and see who comes out on top.
Thanks to Lynn and Flash for all their hard work on the assembly line, and, as always, thanks to our good mate Keif for the use […]
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Posted March 24th, 2006
Incredible.
Cyclist Melinda Zygarlicki was lucky to escape with her life after a .22 calibre bullet struck her in the chest as she rode across a footbridge over Merri Creek, near Rushall train station in Fitzroy North.
Commentary on this from Melbournites on the spot CFSMTB.
When I first heard the news this afternoon, before the suspect turned […]
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Posted March 24th, 2006
Guitar Ted.
So, let the cycling industry, the media, and the web-trolls go on with their agendas. Bottom line for me is I’m a cyclist. Ride and Smile! (with a nod to Salsa Cycles!) Get out and ride whatever two wheeled contraption that makes you smile today! It’ll be good for you and for me!
He’s right, […]
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Posted March 23rd, 2006
Collaborate Marketing.
1. The consumer is in control.
“We need to embrace the urgent implications of consumer control.” Jim Stengel, Global Marketing Officer, Procter & Gamble
2. The consumer is sceptical and increasingly resistant to advertising.
“In the US 69 per cent of consumers are interested in products and services that allow them to block, skip or […]
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Posted March 23rd, 2006
Biking Biz.
Training wheels trike-to-bike named one of top inventions of 2006.
technorati tags: shiftbike, inventions, bikingbiz
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Posted March 23rd, 2006
Via Bike Sydney.
The Ecoliving Center
Tuesday 16 May, 6:30pm - 8:30pm $35
Learn your way around your bike from a New South Wales Bike Mechanic Trainer and Assessor. Topics covered include gear adjustments, brake adjustments, gear servicing and tyre and tube repairs, with personal attention your bike. Maximum 12 people so book quickly to avoid disappointment, and […]
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