Its only fair to put the good in as well as the not so good ;) It rounds off my first week and if anyone follows my footsteps maybe of some use. Some excerpts...
Hi all, A great deal has been happening in the area of cycling at Monash and work has already begun on organising this years Ride to Work Day (Oct 15th) to...
... ..snip.. ... Further towards Oakleigh the signs were painted over, then ripped out of the ground, then put back, then ripped out of the ground, then put ...
Hi all, The meeting was very well attended and productive. It is early days and there is a great deal to do but the first steps are being made. I will be going...
I had this drawn to my attention recently and thought it might be of interest: A post from Sydney Morning Herald in response to "Should cycling bunches be...
The Eastlink Cycling Challenge - For Cancer Council Are you dreaming of the day when they will build the perfect cycling road? A magnificent wide road with a...
Widening the Monash Freeway – pain and gain There are half a dozen projects planned or underway on the Gardiners Creek trail. Note - Diversions start 2 June....
In case anyone is or knows someone who might be interested. ... DO YOU OWN A BIKE AND HELMET? DO YOU WANT TO HAVE MORE CONFIDENCE RIDING? ARE YOU 16 YEARS OF...
Hi Folks A very interesting report, well worth reading the executive summary at the least if your pressed for time. I'll also post the PDF on the McBUG site in...
Dear All, I'm one of the coordinators of the Ride to Work Day 2008 for Monash uni this year. You may have met me during the video conferencing on 12 May 2008....
Fascinating reading, a safety report from Copenhagen, home of Bicycle (paths) Victoria's all-wonderful "Copenhagen lanes", those bike paths that BV are...
... Some people might not like to admit that they've seen it, but I'd love to see an equivalent MUARC report on "bicycle facilities" in Melbourne. ... Much the...
bikely.com is a website where you can use google maps to track your route to uni. Its very easy and quick. It gives you stats about your ride as well, a chart...
Here's mine http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Shortest-commute-ever or http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/4623622 I could use the same route as...
Hi Folks, I've received the following from Boroondara BUG who have taken the lead on feedback regarding the M1 Upgarde and changes affecting cycling...
Why do they have to stretch out uni exams so much? I've nearly lost my mind after 25 days. Anyway its all over, and I can shake off these tired bones and ride...
It makes major news in the US, ignore the ad at the start turn up the volume and listen carefully: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24888415#24888415 ...
... Nah, the US gallon (which is part of what the US refers to as "British units") is different from the British gallon! 1 US gallon = 3.78541178 liters 1...
Last night my son called me in to to watch the automative show Top Gear on SBS, they were featuring a race across London pitting a bicycle, a speedboat, a...
Hi Folks, Spotted this in my monthly review of cycling mentions in the Victorian print media 9Copy of article below). RACV are running a "Redspot" survey and...
May be of interest to those in the area, I've aslo sent it on to the campus. ... Leader - Frankston Standard (Melbourne, Australia) - June 16, 2008 FRANKSTON...
... <http://www.racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/Internet/Primary/road+safety/roads+&+traffic/congestion/redspot+survey/> Craps out every time I hit submit,...
Dear Monash BUG, I have just arrived home after cycling back from Monash to Richmond and encountering the new detour on Gardiners Creek path - and am sitting...
... Its a topic of discussion on the BV forums, http://www.bv.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10038 ... Sorry, can't help, other than to suggest using Malvern...
Nipped out at lunch for some quick chores and came home via the Dandenong rd service lane (marked as a "bicycle route" no less), then arrived at this joke at...
Hi Folks, A copy of the message sent to the various councils (Stonnington, Boroondara) the Stocaklands group, involved in M1 alterations, and Bicycle Victoria...
There is nothing in this article that we haven't all already known for years but it's nicely written and might provide a talking point for non- cyclists...
Dear All, As many of you may already be aware, the National Ride to Work Day 2008 is approaching again. It will be held on 15 October, where registered...
The following information has been recived from the State Govt contractor (John Holland) regarding work on the Clifton Hill Rail Project, which will require...
