“Earth Day is a name used for two different observances, both held annually during spring in the northern hemisphere”
So did the Earth move for you today? Or was that dull thud you heard, the sound of Howards climate change denialism changing into top gear?
In local reportage, if you’re interested in riding in this years ATB and prefer a recumbent, it would pay to read the fine(r) print in the Terms and Conditions of Entry. (see below) Hopefully there will be a suitable resolution to this impasse, there always should be due consideration given for risk management, but as the ATB is a public event, it’s probably not actually beholden to any UCI regs?!? Disc brakes to be banned next? Pink girly bikes?
Mode of Transport
17. Only standard, two-wheeled, human-powered bicycles are permitted on the 250km, 210km and 100km Ride options. Unicycles, recumbents, scooters, motorised and power-assisted bicycles, child seats, tagalongs, trailers and animals are not permitted on the 250km, 210km and 100km Ride Options.18. Standard, two-wheeled, human-powered bicycles plus unicycles and recumbents are permitted on the 50km Ride Option. Scooters, motorised and power-assisted bicycles, child seats, tagalongs, trailers and animals are not permitted on the 50km Ride Option.
19. Hand-powered bicycles are permitted on all Ride Options.
It actually rained in Melboring on Saturday. In further startling news, it may rain again this coming weekend. The cats were scared by the strange noise and fled into hiding!
LinkUp Melbourne - Sustainable Transport Campaign: Our government needs to provide viable alternatives to private car use. Cities like Vancouver, Toronto and Perth have increased their share of travel by public transport while Melbourne has not, despite the fact that these cities have fewer rail tracks, spend less per person on transport, and have a lower population density.
New bicycles are ride down easy street: Trek, Raleigh hope automatic gear-shift technology is a boon to recreational cycling.
Via StreetsBlog - YouTube link to Dutch bicycle advocacy videos. (Running time approx 8 minutes 11 seconds) Not entirely sure about about either the Saddam or Goodfellas inspired clips, but the Europeans are known for their robust, worldly sense of humour. The “Windowlicker” one probably requires more blingbling or hot umbrella action.
YouTube: Monkey Dust - The Cyclists. All so wrong, but somehow so right. Reminds me of Kraftwerk, for obvious reasons, although I think Ralf and Florian would find it moderately amusing. Karl wouldn’t, but we know that ..
Want to curb your emissions on longhaul air travel? Go to Google Maps and peruse point 24 right here and follow the wise advice. If you dare.
Bike Month NYC is Nearly Here! Why do over 120,000 New Yorkers ride their bikes everyday? It’s fun, healthy and a great way to get around the City. Every May we salute these daily cyclists and give you over 200 opportunities to get on a bike and give it a try.
