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BikeSydney Brains Trust |
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The bicycle advocacy community is faced with a number of challenges to create streetscapes and urban environments that support cycling. ...more |
Bsyd*; 17 February 2010 |
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Carriage of Bikes on the Metro |
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If (?when) the Sydney to Parramatta Metro is constructed, it seems that carriage of bikes will be limited to folding bikes. This is a time for cyclists to "get active" and make their voices heard....more |
LBUG*; 17 February 2010 |
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A better way to Kiama? |
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Since the opening of the Kiama Coastal Walking Track form Loves Bay to Weeri Beach south of Kiama there have been rumours that the track was an attractive alternative to cycling along the Princess Highway with its heavy traffic and poor road shoulders between Kiama and Gerringong. ...more |
IBUG*; 20 January 2010 |
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BCA Purple and Gold 3 Day Tour |
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Shoalhaven BUG lead by Maggie and Paul Cooper enjoyed a trip over the range in September last year. Eight riders followed by a support vehicle participated in a well organised tour modeled on the very successful Tour of the West....more |
SBUG*; 19 January 2010 |
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Shoalhaven BUG Cycling Weekend |
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A top of 44 C as we travelled south on Friday to Nowra, did not bode well for the Shoalhaven BUG Cycling Weekend. About 130 cyclists, mainly from Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast and Blue Mountains had gathered, the weather had cooled a little overnight and we set of on Saturday in tolerable conditions. ...more |
SBUG*; 16 December 2009 |
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New Illawarra Cycleway Map |
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Just in time for the Christmas season the RTA has recently released a new Cycleway map for the Illawarra to replace the map which has been out of print for some years. ...more |
IBUG*; 18 November 2009 |
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Bike North M2 Working Group |
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Transurban and the RTA propose a major upgrade to widen the M2 Motorway in northern Sydney and provide additional ramps. ...more |
BikeNorth*; 18 November 2009 |
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Wonthaggi Rail Trail |
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Looking for a holiday with bike riding, scenery and history? Then head south to Victoria. ...more |
DBUG*; 18 November 2009 |
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Shoalhaven Social Cycling Weekend |
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A fun weekend is again expected by all on 21-22 November when Shoalhaven BUG holds its annual "Social Cycling Weekend". ...more |
SBUG*; 26 October 2009 |
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HarbourLink scoping study … now $168,037 |
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The scoping study for the proposed HarbourLink project has been increased from the NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change’s initial contribution of $50,000 to $168,037 as a result of the RTA now contributing $93,037 and the council $25,000. ...more |
NSBG*; 26 October 2009 |
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The Bylong Valley Way |
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Late in 2008 the final stretch of the Bylong Valley Way was sealed, providing an alternative route from Bathurst to the Golden Highway and Newcastle. ...more |
MUDBUG*; 26 October 2009 |
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New BUG for Tweed Shire |
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Newly established Wollumbin Bicycle User Group has already slated a success with the establishment of Tweed Shire Council Cycling Advisory Group. ...more |
WollumbinBUG*; 26 October 2009 |
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Hill End 3 Day tour |
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Dubbo BUG will run the Hill End 3 Day tour on the 7th, 8th & 9th November 2009. ...more |
DBUG*; 26 October 2009 |
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Annual Call-To-Arms to Passionate Hill Climbers |
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Early November Muggaccinos.com BUG is holding its 6th Annual King of the Mountain Challenge from the pristine township of Berry in the foothills of the Southern Highlands. ...more |
Muggaccinos*; 26 October 2009 |
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Sydney Green Ring |
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The idea behind the Green Ring is to promote the off-road networks that follow watercourses making them cool, green refreshing environments. ...more |
Bsyd*; 26 October 2009 |
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BUGs helping BUGs |
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As a member of the Illawarra BUG it was always my hope that the BUG Council would be a central point for BUGs to discuss cycling issues, learn form the experience of others, help newer BUG to getting up to speed, work together to make NSW a better place for cycling and improve the interaction between BUGs and Bicycle NSW. ...more |
IBUG*; 26 October 2009 |
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350 Points Bicycle Rally Slowdown |
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MASSBUG is organising a rally which takes you to several environmental hot spots. At the start riders pick up a map and question form. Each stop has a simple question to complete....more |
MASSBUG*; 15 September 2009 |
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Join “Team Muggaccinos” Down Under |
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Join “Team Muggaccinos” to ride Stage 4 of Tour Down Under....more |
Muggaccinos*; 15 September 2009 |
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DUBBug heads to Dungog |
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Members of DUBBug enjoyed a great weekend of cycling at the Dungog Pedalfeat where 600 riders participated in a fun weekend of riding and social events and eating. ...more |
DUB BUG*; 15 September 2009 |
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Big steps forward for Fernleigh Track |
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The last year has seen major progress in funding and building the next stages of Fernleigh track. The track will eventually run 16km from Adamstown to Belmont along a disused rail corridor, now co-owned by Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Councils. The track is part of The NSW Coastline Cycleway Project. It is Newcastle Cycleways Movement’s key off road priority at present. ...more |
NCM*; 19 August 2009 |
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Local road budget to include Warringah’s cyclists |
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A fresh, green wind is blowing through Warringah Council, which recently voted to adopt a ‘sustainable transport strategy’. Part of this strategy involves allocating 10 per cent of the council’s road budget to the construction or upgrading of bike paths. ...more |
ManMos BUG*; 19 August 2009 |
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Vale Irene Bourne, 1949-2009 |
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Ballina BUG members and friends were sad to learn of the passing of Irene Bourne on Sunday night, 19th July, 2009 in her sixtieth year. Irene had been battling cancer since 2004. ...more |
BBUG*; 19 August 2009 |
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The Windmill Dare |
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It all began with a trip to Broken Hill with work three years ago. I had thrown the MTB into the work car and was determined to ride sometime over the next eight days. A quick look through the BUG’s list in Push On gave me a phone number for June Files from the Silver City Bush Treadlers and I joined her and four others for one of their regular Wednesday afternoon rides. ...more |
SCBT*; 19 August 2009 |
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Bikes on Sydney Metro? |
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While the planning documents all say that bicycles will be given priority on the Sydney Metro, it will be a great loss if the designers do not provide for their carriages and system to take bicycles at the outset. Your voice is needed to make sure they do. ...more |
LBUG*; 19 August 2009 |
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Wolli Creek to Parramatta |
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Wonderful things can happen when 2 BUGS get together. SharkBike’s numbers multiplied considerably on our June ride when we were joined by 14 lovely cyclists from St George BUG. ...more |
SharkBike*; 15 July 2009 |
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Kirribilli Markets |
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Killibilli Markets are held on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday of each month in the vicinity of the base of the 55 Steps at the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway. ...more |
NSBG*; 14 July 2009 |
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Change of guard in Wagga Wagga |
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Bicycle Wagga Wagga has just held their AGM with a majority of positions being taken up by first time committee members. ...more |
BWW*; 14 July 2009 |
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Kiama rewards another driver |
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Kiama’s S.H.A.R.E. & Win!! Scheme recently rewarded another courteous driver. ...more |
KBUG*; 14 July 2009 |
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How do you measure up? |
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Tracey Evans from Rylstone Hospital used grant money from the current health program Australian Better Health Initiative – How do you measure up? to conduct a Bike Day at the hospital on Sunday, 14th June. ...more |
MUDBUG*; 22 June 2009 |
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A Boering Ride |
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Back in May, Kempsey Recreational Cyclists rode 40 km to Nouvelle & Graham Butcher's Boer Goat Stud down Maria River Rd. for afternoon tea and info on how they came to have such a passion....more |
KRC; 22 June 2009 |
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Dubbo heads to Coona |
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A group of Dubbo riders travelled to Coonabarabran for the Warrumbungle Wheelers' yearly ride from Coonabarabran out to the Warrumbungle National Park. ...more |
DBUG*; 22 June 2009 |
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Flying Doctor Fundraiser |
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Silver City Bush Treadlers Inc. are leaving from Yunta S.A. (2 hours drive from Broken Hill N.S.W-.4 hour drive from Adelaide) 26th July cycling through sheep stations to Morgan (on the Murray River) Burra,-Clare,-Booleroo Centre,-Quorn,-Hawker,-Wilpena Pound,- through sheep stations back to Yunta....more |
SCBT*; 20 May 2009 |
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Huon Hill ride and bbq |
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The new Group Albury Wodonga Pedal Power is getting underway with a small , but growing, core of riders meeting every Saturday morning for local rides. ...more |
AWPP*; 20 May 2009 |
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MudBUG Activities |
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There plenty of cycling in Mudgee... Over Easter the Australian Rural Education Centre - AREC - again hosted Bikemuster. Thumbs up for our local council, The Mid-Western Regional Council has published a draft twenty year Mudgee Bike Plan (MudBUG has made a substantial submission). Lastly, the BUG conducted a four day ride out of Mudgee in late April and found that the tiny town of Binnaway as a great base for cycling activities. ...more |
MUDBUG*; 20 May 2009 |
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Cycling injuries |
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Toukley & District Cycle Club was in Canberra for a week’s riding holiday. On their first day’s outing, one of their members, Jean Parsons, had a bad mishap. She's back on the bike after four month recuperation [well done, Jean! Ed.] and now she shares her thoughts on her experience....more |
TDCC*; 20 May 2009 |
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DUB BUG’s Weekend Adventure |
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The Dorrigo Urunga Bellingen Bicycle Users Group have several rides a year with an overnight stay and a ride back home the next day. Our latest adventure (it is always an adventure of some kind ) was to ride from Urunga to Grafton a distance of 230km over the 2 days. ...more |
DUB BUG*; 20 May 2009 |
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Fernleigh Track. Thanks and keep it going… |
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It’s great to hear that work will very soon be starting start on Stage 3 of the Fernleigh Track. Congratulations to local Company Site Worx Civil Contracting on gaining the contract to build an additional 4km of cycleway from Whitebridge to Redhead. ...more |
NCM*; 20 May 2009 |
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Riding to school in Repton |
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Repton school is a small country school with only 79 students but it does big things, as it did on the National Ride2school day. ...more |
DUB BUG*; 22 April 2009 |
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Badbug is back |
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Bathurst’s Badbug is just being pulled back into action again after a couple of years without much activity....more |
BADBUG*; 22 April 2009 |
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Otago Central Rail Trail, New Zealand |
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During March this year Leon and Joy Patterson from GundaBUG spent a great 4 days on the Otago Central Rail Trail NZ. ...more |
GundaBUG*; 22 April 2009 |
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I do like to ride beside the seaside... |
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The group in this photo is Bike South Senior Cyclists who had a great 50 km ride recently from Bulli on the south coast of NSW to Port Kembla....more |
BSSC; 22 April 2009 |
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Container Deposits: A cycling issue |
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As anyone who has ridden the streets of Sydney knows only too well, broken glass is just one of the many hazards faced by cyclists. ...more |
Bsyd*; 18 March 2009 |
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Bike North Century Challenge |
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The Bike North Century Challenge will be run for the 8th time as an annual fun event and takes in the best that an autumnal Sydney can offer. ...more |
BikeNorth*; 18 March 2009 |
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S.H.A.R.E. & Win in Kiama |
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The Kiama Bicycle User Group will launched its S.H.A.R.E.(Support Harmony and Road Etiqutte) & Win!! Scheme on 4th April....more |
KBUG*; 18 March 2009 |
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Volunteering can give you a Warm Fuzzy |
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Phil Johnston has administered Muggaccinos BUG 100km Sunday rides for yonks. Hence, when BNSW asked if he would step-up from a Route Marshal to be a Team Leader of a section of the ride route, responsible for 8 Route Marshals, on the recent Gear Up Girl ride, Phil accepted the invitation with fervour....more |
Muggaccinos*; 18 March 2009 |
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Coffs Cycle Celebration |
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Approximately sixty women and men, ranging in age and cycling ability took to their bikes and the streets of Coffs Harbour to celebrate International Women’s Day. ...more |
CHBUG*; 18 March 2009 |
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Inaugural Riverstone & District Lions Club Bike Ri |
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On Saturday 16 May 2009, the Riverstone & District Lions Club will be hosting the Inaugural 30km Family Bike Ride, in conjunction with the Riverstone Festival & Cyclist Action Movement West (CAMWEST)....more |
CAMWEST*; 18 March 2009 |
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BUGs on Facebook |
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GreatBUG (Greater Sydney BUG) recently started a Facebook group which they have opened to all Facebook users to join. ...more |
GreatBUG*; 18 March 2009 |
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Awards Reflect National Shift to Pedal Power |
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The 2008 Bicycling Achievement Awards were presented this month in Canberra at an event presided over by former Victorian Premier The Hon Steve Bracks. ...more |
Summer Riding in Dubbo |
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In Dubbo it can get very hot in summer, so Dubbo BUG president Mick Cooper organised a weekend ride around the Oberon region, where the temperature is normally 10 degrees or so cooler. ...more |
DBUG*; 18 February 2009 |
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Newcastle goes to Mudgee |
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This year NCM (Newcastle Cycleways Movement) will join the Mudgee Bike Muster 10 – 13 Apr at the Australian Rural Education Centre (AREC) which is just 2km out of Mudgee town centre. ...more |
NCM*; 18 February 2009 |
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Good tidings for hobbits |
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A surprise announcement of $100 000 to design the Sutherland-Cronulla cycleway, which they would start building "by the end of the year" was welcomed recently by Shire cyclists....more |
SharkBike*; 17 February 2009 |
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Resolute Diehards have earned respect |
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An often held belief is that younger folk do not display sufficient respect for Old Geezers. Well that isn’t the case with cyclists in Muggaccinos BUG who ride +100km hilly rides each Sunday, predominantly from the northern perimeter of Sydney...more |
Muggaccinos*; 17 February 2009 |
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Marathon efforts |
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Two cyclists who are each members of BNSW and ride with MuggaccinosBUG are attempting to break records this Sunday in the annual 200km Audax Alpine Classic from Bright Vic which involves climbing Tawonga Gap from both sides, Falls Creek and Mt Buffalo. ...more |
Muggaccinos*; 20 January 2009 |
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Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach |
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Here is an excellent route from Bondi Junction to Bondi Beach that avoids the high traffic areas, and the hills up and down Bondi Road....more |
MASSBUG*; 20 January 2009 |
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Tracker Riley Cycleway extended |
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Dubbo BUG is elated that their local council has allocated $350,000 towards the extension of the Tracker Riley Cycleway in Dubbo. ...more |
DBUG*; 20 January 2009 |
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Cycle through Sheep Stations |
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Cycle through Sheep Stations-visit Morgan on the Murray River-Clare Valley-Wilpena Pound...more |
SCBT*; 11 December 2008 |
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Cycling fun in the Ovens Valley |
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On the last weekend in November Bicycle Wagga Wagga organised a few days of cycling fun in the Ovens Valley....more |
BWW*; 10 December 2008 |
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‘Green’ Xmas party |
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Camwest’s recent Xmas party was a particularly ‘green’ event. Obviously having most guests arriving by bicycle is a good start, but organisers went a lot further. ...more |
CAMWEST*; 10 December 2008 |
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A Dedicated Cyclist |
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One of our riders ( John ) lives on a farm and he went to a cattle sale to buy a bull. His budget was $1000. John looked at all the bulls, decided on the one he wanted. ...more |
DUB BUG*; 09 December 2008 |
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Improving lives with bicycles |
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If only there was a magic pill that could make it all better – clean the air, give us time to get some exercise and smell the daisies. There isn’t a magic pill, but there is a fabulous invention that can effectively address a number of these issues. ...more |
Spring Flowers on the Escarpment |
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With some trepidation I joined SharkBike's Spring Flowers on the Escarpment ride. Being middle aged and a chicken, I tend to do a lot of walking instead of cycling when I take my bike "off-road". Janet Small reports on her off road adventure with SharkBike....more |
SharkBike*; 12 November 2008 |
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Adora Chocolate Ride |
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On a perfect Spring day, SharkBike broke with tradition and rode on a Saturday. This attracted a few people who often can't join us on our usual Sunday rides. Our ride took us from Sutherland to Sylvania Waters and along the Botany Bay bikepath. ...more |
SharkBike*; 11 November 2008 |
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Plenty of riding in Wagga Wagga |
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What a month some our members have had cycling! reports Peter Makin from Bicycle Wagga Wagga. ...more |
BWW*; 11 November 2008 |
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Bike for Life – Bringing women back to cycling |
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Bike for Life, Bike North’s program to bring women back to cycling by developing self confidence and basic cycling skills is now running. The first full day skills session was held in late October with 17 trainees and 7 coaches. ...more |
BikeNorth*; 11 November 2008 |
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Mosman Bike Breakfast outstanding success! |
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Mosman Council Bike Week Breakfast in Parriwi Rd., The Spit was an outstanding success, reports John Thixton....more |
ManMos BUG*; 08 October 2008 |
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Cycling improvements in Vic Road "upgrade" |
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When the RTA announced it was going to "upgrade" Victoria Road through Drummoyne and Rozelle for buses, and build a new Iron Cove Bridge, LBUG and Bay BUG lobbied hard for improvement to the Victoria Road Regional Cycle Route to be included in the project. ...more |
LBUG*; 08 October 2008 |
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Bellbrook Banquet and Beyond’ |
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Kempsey Recreational Cyclists always extend an open invitation and warm welcome to all cyclists with an interest in exploring the great outdoors in a friendly social context. ...more |
KRC; 08 October 2008 |
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Annual Call-To-Arms to Passionate Hill Climbers |
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This mid November Muggaccinos BUG is holding its 5th Annual King of the Mountain Challenge from the pristine township of Berry in the foothills of the Southern Highlands. ...more |
Muggaccinos*; 08 October 2008 |
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Bicycle Wagga Wagga news... |
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Bicycle Wagga Wagga held its AGM on the 20th of August with several members joining the committee for the first time, the new President is Graeme Buchan who is one of our founding members. ...more |
BWW*; 09 September 2008 |
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Shoalhaven Social Cycling Weekend |
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For the third consecutive year, the Shoalhaven BUG are having a weekend of cycling and social activity in and around the rural townships of Nowra and Berry. ...more |
SBUG*; 09 September 2008 |
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Cycling gets better in Wagga Wagga |
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Good news here recently and certainly a big thumbs-up to Wagga Wagga City Council with the announcement of a proposal to expand and develop the existing network of bicycle routes within the urban and adjoining areas of the city. ...more |
BWW*; 11 August 2008 |
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Planning for Improved Cycling Infrastructure |
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The article in the BUG Wiki on Bicycle Transport Council Management Plans is interesting reading and confirms what we already know....more |
IBUG*; 14 July 2008 |
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Would you like to ride for a smile? |
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These cyclists believe in the work of Rotary’s ROMAC charity so much, that for the 4th time they are taking up the challenge to attempt to ride 500km in just 24 hours. They’ll mount up at 10am on the 27th September, at the Coffs Harbour Velodrome for the ROMAC Ride for a Smile....more |
CHBUG*; 14 July 2008 |
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Look Into the Mirror |
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I’m constantly amazed at the number of fellow cyclists winging and whining about what others should be doing for cycling, even the last Australian Cyclist magazine has several articles suggesting others should be doing more for cycling. ...more |
IBUG*; 14 July 2008 |
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Bourke St Bicycle tirade rebuttal |
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The tirade against the bi-directional bicycle road for Bourke Street (/Central, /25 June & 2/ /July 'Cycling the Wrong Way", Ollivier, Douglas, Shuttleworth et al) is simply amazing! Adrian Boss, from BikEast explains. ...more |
BIKEast*; 14 July 2008 |
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Age no barrier for epic cycle ride |
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Proving that age is no barrier to fitness, a group of cyclists with an average age of 55 (some are well into their 70s) set off from Broken Hill early in July for an epic, largely off-road trek, that will take them over 2,000 kms to Alice Springs. Some of them will then go on as far as Darwin – a journey of 3,718 kms. The 78 cyclists are re-enacting a ride made by Frederick Blakeley and the O'Neil brothers in 1908. Organiser June Files explains why. ...more |
SCBT*; 14 July 2008 |
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Boost for cycling in Wagga Wagga |
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Cycling and the local bicycle user group, Wagga Wagga BUG, received a boost when the following article appared in the Riverina Leader, recently. ...more |
BWW*; 14 July 2008 |
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News from Parkes |
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The year started well after finishing off 2007 with a tour to Phillip Is to ride in the Great Vic Bike Ride and then back to Parkes. 2 PP Bug members completed 1700kms in 5 weeks and ended the tour in Tumbarumba. ...more |
PP; 11 June 2008 |
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Mudgee Rides |
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If you are planning on heading out towards Mudgee, then make sure you pick up a copy of the new Cycle Mudgee Region s book from the Visitor Information Centre....more |
MUDBUG*; 11 June 2008 |
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Boys and their bikes |
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For the last six years Milton Judd has been running the recreational bicycle ride called the Tour de Warrumbungles. It was originally conceived in 2003 as an event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Warrumbungle National Park in North West NSW....more |
WW*; 11 June 2008 |
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Bicycle Wagga Wagga news... |
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In addition to their usual rides, members of Bicycle Wagga Wagga recently joined in a "bicycle maintenance course with some serious cleaning, spannering, levering, pushing and pulling....more |
BWW*; 11 June 2008 |
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Hazard reporting and feedback |
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After losing their Bicycle Planning Taskforce, iBUG members are wondering how other BUGs handle the reporting of cycling hazards to their local councils....more |
IBUG*; 11 June 2008 |
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Corella / Crocodile Dare Ride. |
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Missing the Big Ride already? Don’t like to ride with hundreds of other cyclists? Then a Silver City Bush Treadlers “Dare” might be the ride for you....more |
SCBT*; 11 June 2008 |
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BayBUG thanks volunteers |
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A big thanks to Dorothy, Geoff, Marriane, Graham and Colleen for helping out on the BayBUG stand at the Canada Bay council's Wellness Week fair at Brett Park, Drummoyne. ...more |
BayBUG*; 13 May 2008 |
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Wet weather activities |
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Every cloud has a silver lining so they say and the seeminging incessant recent rain has given Darrell Stone an opportunity to put together a series of 16 day rides around the Lower Hunter in NSW....more |
PushOn; 12 May 2008 |
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The case of the burgled bridge |
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Riders in Western Sydney awoke one day to discover that their long promised bridge on the Lower Prospect Canal Cycleway had been stolen before it was built!...more |
WSCN*; 12 May 2008 |
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Cycling in Wagga Wagga |
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The late summer and autumn weather in Wagga Wagga has certainly been kind to cyclists this year and has meant success for all rides held over the past few months. ...more |
BWW*; 14 April 2008 |
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Cycling for the Flying Doctors |
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On the 12th May Murray Suckling from Dorrigo is starting a ride from Cape Byron to Canarvon in Western Australia, a distance of 5600km . ...more |
DUB BUG*; 14 April 2008 |
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Easter at Sandy Hollow |
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About 20 Newcastle Cycleways Movement members plus 4 Dubbo visitors gathered together for bicycling and camping (or cabining) over the Easter weekend at Sandy Hollow....more |
NCM*; 14 April 2008 |
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BUG Insurance |
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One of the big questions that often crop up with BUGs is all about insurance. Well rest assured the Bicycle NSW Public Liability policy is extended to cover those BUGS who are formally affiliated and approved BUGS of Bicycle NSW. ...more |
BNSW*; 14 April 2008 |
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Seniors Ride in the Shire |
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SharkBike helped celebrate Seniors Week by hosting 2 short rides, one on-road from Sutherland to Cronulla and another introducing people to the joys of mountain biking in the nearby Royal National Park....more |
SharkBike*; 14 April 2008 |
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Bike North Century Challenge |
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The Bike North Century Challenge (April 20) is run as an annual fun event and takes in the best that an autumnal Sydney can offer. ...more |
BikeNorth*; 21 March 2008 |
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Western Sydney “Rail Trail” Opportunities! |
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All over Australia multiple use trails providing a safe corridor between communities for locals and visitors alike are being incorporated into both operating and disused rail corridors. There is a window of opportunity to encourage the NSW Government to incorporate ‘rail trails’ within planned new and upgraded rail projects in Sydney. ...more |
CAMWEST*; 17 March 2008 |
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Advocacy Training a Success |
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MassBugs Advococy Training Course was a huge success, heavily oversubscribed and all who attended found it well worth while....more |
MASSBUG*; 17 March 2008 |
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The Illawarra Coastal Ride |
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The Illawarra Coastal ride stretches some 120 kilometres from Bundeena in the north to Kiama in the south and is arguably one of the best rides in the country with its rugged sandstone cliffs, subtropical rainforests, coastal scenery, secluded surfing beaches, coastal villages and cities. ...more |
IBUG*; 12 February 2008 |
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5 day Outer Western Sydney Loop Tour |
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Rod Kemp from CamWest might be slightly biased, but he reckons the outskirts of Western Sydney are a great place for cycling. Here he provides details of a route for a 5 day tour of the area....more |
CAMWEST*; 12 February 2008 |
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Western Sydney Parklands Track |
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The Western Sydney Parklands is a corridor of land, about 27km in length, stretching from Quakers Hill in the north to Leppington in the south. Imagine what would happen if the State Government announced the opening of a new 20 km road, but neglected to mention that a section in the middle hadn’t been constructed as yet…AND they hadn’t thought it necessary to let the public know how they could detour around the yet to be constructed section....more |
CAMWEST*; 12 February 2008 |
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Annual Chocolate Ride |
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This is the most popular ride on the Marrickville calendar. It only happens once a year, the week before Easter. Its also known by some as the 'calorie free ride' as calories are burned off between stops at gelato and cake outlets....more |
MASSBUG*; 12 February 2008 |
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Advocacy Workshop for BUGs |
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The Marrickville South Sydney BUG, with the generous support from the Cycling Promotion Fund is organising an advocacy training day on Saturday 15 March 2008....more |
MASSBUG*; 12 February 2008 |
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Cycling Connecting Communities |
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This exciting project to promote cycling in Fairfield and Liverpool was launched in September 2007. Caroline New provides an update about what's been happening....more |
Victoria Rd Update and new Iron Cove Bridge |
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The RTA has released plans for the Victoria Rd update from Drummoyne to Anzac Bridge, including a second bridge across Iron Cove. It is sketchy about bike facilities (natch) but does say the new bridge (their favoured option is western side of old bridge) could have a bike path slung underneath or on the deck....more |
LBUG*; 17 December 2007 |
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A Warhorse Retires |
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At the December committee meeting of NCM President Dorothy Pinder awarded Colin Keay a certificate and a club cycling jersey in recognition of the 30 years of voluntary service he committed to the organisation. Colin was a foundation member of NCM which was first established in 1977 and the committee was saddened to hear that Colin will not be renewing his long standing membership. ...more |
NCM*; 17 December 2007 |
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"KayakMan” can ride a bike too |
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Harry Hands is a veritable spring chicken at a sprightly 74 and has excelled in endurance canoeing and kayaking events for over 20 years. 8 years ago in 1999 Harry added road cycling to his aerobic exercise regime. Recently Harry kept hill climbers half his age honest at Muggaccinos week long 4th King of the Mountain Berry Challenge....more |
Muggaccinos*; 17 December 2007 |
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HarbourLink – the ride in the sky |
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HarbourLink is the 1.6km long elevated cycleway/pedestrian way from the Sydney Harbour Bridge linking into St Leonards Park and Falcon St at the top of the Warringah Freeway, all at an average grade of only 3% (see Sydney Morning Herald, 16.12.07). This compares to the adjacent freeway that has a maximum grade of 6%. ...more |
NSBG*; 17 December 2007 |
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Bike North Fair Season |
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Bike North is now in full swing for the fair season where we take advantage of the rush of community fairs and Bike Week events where we work with our local councils to promote cycling, local cycling issues and events as well as our own group....more |
BikeNorth*; 08 October 2007 |
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Cycling in Western Australia |
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When Dorothy Pinder found out that there was a local group of cyclists planning a bike trip to WA (31st Aug – 20th Sep), she jumped at the chance to participate. Fortunately for her someone had dropped out and she was able to take their place, numbers were being kept to a minimum. ...more |
NCM*; 08 October 2007 |
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Rail Trail for Dubbo? |
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The last few months have been busy for riders with Dubbo BUG. A proposal to Dubbo Council to utilise a disused railway line at Dubbo as a Rail Trail has seen business interests take priority and the old railway line cannot be used. Not to be deterred, we are continuing our push to extend the current cycleway to run next to the railway line. Dubbo Council is supportive of our proposal and we have members on a working party. ...more |
DBUG*; 08 October 2007 |
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New jersey’s for Sydney’s newest BUG |
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GreatBUG, Greater Sydney Bicycle User Group, was set-up by a group of like minded work collegues to encourage fitness in the work place. GreatBUG has grown to encourage all levels of cyclists to get out and enjoy a ride in a relaxed social atmosphere. ...more |
GreatBUG*; 11 September 2007 |
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More Passionate Hill Climbers WANTED |
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This mid November Muggaccinos BUG is holding its 4th Annual King of the Mountain Challenge from the pristine township of Berry in the foothills of the Southern Highlands. ...more |
Muggaccinos*; 11 September 2007 |
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Top Riders at Revesby Workers |
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After being inspired by the movie "Top Riders" on the last "Big Ride" some members of Bike South West contemplated using it to encourage others in their local area to take up cycling. "Top Riders" tells the story of 19 ordinary people doing extraordinary things as they meet the challenge of riding bicycles from Cairns to the Top End. ...more |
BSW*; 11 September 2007 |
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30 years on…..where is the Cycling Climate Change? |
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During the month of August 1977, the daily Newcastle Sun newspaper contained articles on Elvis’ death, ALP uranium mining policy and school bullying getting out of hand. But on 25 Aug 1977 the front page headline was “Look out – It’s the Bike Push. Pedal power takes to the streets.” ...more |
NCM*; 11 September 2007 |
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Lane Cove Tunnel Update – Sep 2007 |
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Work has finally commenced on the stage 2 of the Lane Cove Tunnel project, which includes completion of the shared pathway along Epping Road. This will connect the path built alongside the Gore Hill Freeway to that built west of Lane Cove River to provide a 7.5km pathway connecting the Lower North Shore to the North Ryde area. This should be completed by February 2008 as the contract requires Stage 2 to be completed within eleven months of the original tunnel opening....more |
BikeNorth*; 11 September 2007 |
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Commuting to Chatswood by Bicycle Map |
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The Commuting to Chatswood by Bicycle map has been extensively reviewed and the next version is now available. ...more |
BikeNorth*; 11 September 2007 |
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Willoughby Spring Festival |
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To celebrate the new bike path completed from the Lane Cove Tunnel project, Bike North is promoting Gore Hill Bike Path Discovery. ...more |
BikeNorth*; 11 September 2007 |
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Lots of cycling in Wagga Wagga |
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Lots of cycling has been happening in Wagga Wagga of late, with numerous organised rides and our stock of standard weekly rides. Here’s a brief of what we have been up to and what’s coming up....more |
BWW*; 11 September 2007 |
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Progress on Fernleigh Track |
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Newcastle Cycleways Movement has been working with Lake Macquarie and Newcastle City Councils for over 6 years to establish a shared bicycle/pedestrian path along a disused railway line – The Fernleigh Track....more |
NCM*; 08 August 2007 |
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New Jerseys for BARBUG |
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BARBUG is very excited about the arrival of our their jerseys. "They have been a long time coming because we wanted to offer them to our members at a reasonable price. That meant we had to find local sponsors." says BARBUG secretary, Sally Knyvett....more |
BARBUG; 07 August 2007 |
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SharkBike – Oatley Park Ride |
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SharkBike’s June ride coincided with Sydney’s recent, “Big Wet”. Reluctantly I donned my wet weather gear and rode to the meeting point to check if anyone was silly enough to turn up for the short ride scheduled to Oatley Park....more |
SharkBike*; 10 July 2007 |
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Mountain Biking at its best! |
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On the weekend of 7,8 July the Sapphire Coast BUG combined with a local cross-country running club, to have a family weekend and training camp at Edrom Lodge on the south of Twofold Bay. These weekend events are planned to coincide with school holidays, when other sporting activities are on hold and families can do something different together. ...more |
SCBUG; 10 July 2007 |
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Better policing and driver education |
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Sheelagh Callaghan’s recent letter in the Sydney Morning Herald, about police response after she was run off the road at night, brought back memories of for MassBUG’s Gilbert Grace of his own experiences almost 12 months ago....more |
MASSBUG*; 13 June 2007 |
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Lane Cove Tunnel Update |
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The bike path along the Gore Hill Freeway between the Pacific Highway and Naremburn has now been open two months and is proving extremely popular by walkers and bike riders alike....more |
BikeNorth*; 12 June 2007 |
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News from Wagga |
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Lots have been happening in Wagga of late with heaps of organised rides and the stock standard weekly rides. Here's a brief of what we have been up to....more |
BWW*; 12 June 2007 |
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Linger and Die with Muggaccinos |
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Muggaccinos' long weekend sorties are (in)famous around cycling circles, with emphasis on testing rides, revelry and saddling-up the next morn for more of the same. There's still time to join them for one or both of the two remaining weekends away for 2007....more |
Muggaccinos*; 11 June 2007 |
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Light Savers |
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MASSBUG's Winter Lights Festival was a great success with all the lights on offer taken up with the first half hour....more |
MASSBUG*; 06 May 2007 |
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Wagga cyclists are "Making a Difference" |
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Bicycle Wagga Wagga's work with Vision Australia, piloting vision impaired cyclists on tandems, has won them a "Making a Difference" award....more |
BWW*; 06 May 2007 |
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A Successful Tour de Warrumbungles |
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The 2007 Tour de Warrumbungles held last Sunday 1 April was a success both from the number of participants and from a financial point of view....more |
WW*; 06 May 2007 |
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Bike ride of the Northern Rivers |
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The range of places to ride, with beautiful scenery, magnificent rainforest and great camping with good facilities in and around the east coast of Australia’s river systems is unlimited. Dorrigo Urunga Bellingen Bicycle Users Group (DUBBUG) ride some of these areas from time to time and so they did in April in the last week of the recent school holidays. ...more |
DUB BUG*; 06 May 2007 |
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M2 Update - Easter 2007 (three months in ...) |
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The deadline passed and cyclists were dumped off the M2 Westbound between Lane Cove Road, Macquarie Park and Beecroft Road, Epping onto a very inferior detour route. The imperative was to push cyclists off rather than to complete the agreed works to a safe alternative. Bike North attempted to argue for delays which was the only way that the upgrades would happen but this was not to be. The Lane Cove Tunnel opening beckoned the politicians and business alike....more |
BikeNorth*; 10 April 2007 |
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Riding in the Blue Mountains |
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Blue Mountains Bicycle Group have recently scheduled two "regular" rides, one on Sunday and the other on Wednesday.. ...more |
BMBG; 10 April 2007 |
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Light Prices for Lights |
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Thanks to a generous donation, the Marrickville South Sydney Bike Group is offering local cyclists a chance to light up this winter. For a donation of $10, cyclists can get a set of good quality lights. A fraction of the retail value. ...more |
MASSBUG*; 10 April 2007 |
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Bike North Challenge, Sunday May 6 |
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The Bike North Challenge is run as a fun event and takes in the best that an autumnal Sydney can offer....more |
BikeNorth*; 09 April 2007 |
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There’s a will… but where are the dollars |
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Dorrigo Urunga Bellingen BUG was a major contributor to the Bellingen Shire PAMP and Cycleway Plan and many of its ideas and suggestions were accepted in the final plan. When the Plan was adopted last October, local cyclists felt a large step had been taken in the right direction and that congratulations were due all around. But the big problem has not been getting Council “on-side” but obtaining funding for implementation of the Plan. George Hudson explains…...more |
DUB BUG*; 09 April 2007 |
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Lane Cove Tunnel - Gore Hill Bike Path Open |
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The bike path alongside the Gore Hill Freeway between the Pacific Highway and Naremburn is now open and well in use. This 4 metre wide shared use path is totally grade separated from cross traffic and is part of Stage 1 of the Lane Cove Tunnel Project. Bike North is surveying this path and will send a detailed report back to the path builders. ...more |
BikeNorth*; 09 April 2007 |
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Easter with Bicycle Wagga Wagga |
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Bicycle Wagga Wagga once again ran a series of rides at Easter. A series of 6 rides were available and fabulous weather for the 4 days meant each ride had perfect conditions....more |
BWW*; 09 April 2007 |
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Getting the best for bikes in Northern Sydney |
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The State Election is fast approaching and while much of Bike North’s focus has been on the M2 bicycle detour, there are a great many other major issues in Northern Sydney that need attention by our local state government representatives. ...more |
BikeNorth*; 06 March 2007 |
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M2 Update (2) |
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Seven weeks on from the announcement by Transuban that bikes were to be removed from a section of the M2 bike lane/shoulder to provide a third lane for cars, we are now approaching a critical milestone. ...more |
BikeNorth*; 06 March 2007 |
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News from Dubbo |
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Dubbo BUG has continued to prosper with good numbers for both the Wednesday afternoon and the Sunday morning ride. Club enthusiasm saw the purchase of riding shirts, which make us very visible on the road as well as promoting our group and Dubbo. ...more |
DBUG*; 06 March 2007 |
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Saturday Saunter in Newcastle |
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Newcastle turned on a perfect morning for the arrival of the Silver Cloud on Saturday 6 January. The guns of Fort Scratchley fired a salute of welcome and the ship was escorted by riders of Newcastle Cycleways Movement on The Foreshore Cycleway. ...more |
NCM*; 05 February 2007 |
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Mighty Manning Madness |
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Some of you cyclists might wonder what we do in the Manning when it is too hot to ride. Like most of you, we schedule a few early morning rides but find that if we are out on the tar after 10am it is just too hot! ...more |
MVTCC; 05 February 2007 |
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Ballina's Imperial Century (100 Miles) |
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On Australia Day a number of the members of Ballina BUG rode on a 100 mile (160 km) ride. It was achieved by a number who had not even ridden much more than 100 kms before. ...more |
BBUG*; 05 February 2007 |
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Tour de Warrumbungles 2007 |
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Warrumbungle Wheelers are running the Tour de Warrumbungles for the 5th year on Sunday April 1 with a social ride on the Saturday morning and dinner together on Saturday night. ...more |
WW*; 05 February 2007 |
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M2 Update |
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As reported last month, the people of Sydney were advised on January 12 that the bicycle / breakdown lane on the M2 Motorway would be removed and cyclists redirected onto an alternative signposted route. While the original announcement stated that construction was expected to begin by late January and be completed in February, Transurban has clearly missed its construction start date as talks with Hornsby and Ryde Councils and Bike North are still underway. Bike North provide an update on what's happening....more |
BikeNorth*; 05 February 2007 |
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Cycling fun in Eurobodalla |
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If you're heading to NSW's south coast in April, make sure you join in at least one of these great rides in Narooma....more |
NBUG; 16 January 2007 |
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Lane Cove Tunnel Project |
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The RTA has released their revised plan for changes to surface traffic arrangements. The good news is that there is no change to the proposal to provide for a continuous cycleway along the length of Epping Road, linking to the other sections already built. But there's bad news too....more |
BikeNorth*; 15 January 2007 |
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Cycle Access Denied - Hills M2 Motorway |
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Cyclists will be banned on the M2 westbound from Delhi Road to Beecroft Road from the end of January 2007. At this stage, the proposed alternative route is much slower, much hillier and involves multiple road crossings, making it potentially much less safe than the existing cycleway. Could we be seeing a repeat of the backward steps taken on William Street, Cross City Tunnel, etc, where the government scrapped existing bicycle facilities without offering sensible alternatives that are either adequate or safe?...more |
BikeNorth*; 15 January 2007 |
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Encouraging Councillors |
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Following up on the good work of Fiona Campbell and Rosemarie Spiedel at the recent Local Government Conference in October, St George BUG wrote to local councillors in Hurstville, Kogarah and Rockdale....more |
SGB*; 09 January 2007 |
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Bicycle Wagga Wagga enjoy Laurel Hill |
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Bicycle Wagga Wagga members had a fantastic time at Laurel Hill in November when they combined with Canberra’s Pedal Power, the Sydney Bike Friday Club and the Cootamundra and Leeton BUGs for some socialising interspersed with some challenging riding made all the more challenging due to the summer heat experienced. Once again it was a fantastic weekend and our thanks go to David Glastonbury for organising the event....more |
BWW*; 09 January 2007 |
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Shoalhaven weekend a great success. |
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80 cyclist descended on Nowra for 2 perfect days of cycling. Visitors were exuberant in their praise of the outstanding organisation and successful running of the Shoalhaven Bugs first Social cycling weekend. Cyclist came from as far away as Newcastle, and were joined by cyclist from Sydney, Nowra and Kiama....more |
SBUG*; 09 January 2007 |
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Let's fix access to Gladesville Bridge |
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Few Sydney people cycled back in the 1960s when the current Gladesville Bridge was built. The designers included wide footpaths each side, but, so as to give priority to motor traffic, after leaving the bridge proper the footpaths meander their way to stairs and an underpass directly beneath the main bridge before continuing on to Gladesville and Hunters Hill. ...more |
BikeNorth*; 06 December 2006 |
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The lure of coffee in Dubbo |
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Dubbo Bug has had a successful year with regular weekly bike rides on a Sunday morning. ...more |
DBUG*; 04 December 2006 |
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Summit to the Sea |
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Fifteen riders from the Sapphire Coast BUG set out to ride from Thredbo to Tathra – from the Summit to the Sea - for what is becoming an annual event for this group of intrepid cyclists. Arriving at Thredbo on the Friday morning, they had sufficient time to go for a walk along the river, to the top of the mountain or do a warm-up ride to get a taste for what tomorrow may bring. Accommodation was arranged with Candlelight Lodge and a delicious and healthy three course dinner was provided by the hosts that night. ...more |
SCBUG; 04 December 2006 |
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Wagga riders "get their buttocks on their bikes" |
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The visit to Laurel Hill was enjoyed by a large group of cyclists from the Bike Friday Club, Pedal Power, Leeton and Cootamundra BUGs as well as Bicycle Wagga Wagga members. The CycleTumba event in January should be a blast too....more |
BWW*; 04 December 2006 |
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Car-free to Cronulla? |
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Those who signed SharkBike’s printed petition for a Sutherland-Cronulla cycleway may have received a letter from Transport Minister John Watkins saying: "It is clear that Shire residents feel very strongly about this issue and I commend them – and you – for your advocacy. The Government expects to be able to make a decision on this matter in the very near future"....more |
SharkBike*; 04 December 2006 |
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OAM for BUG Convenor |
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John Watts, Bike North convenor in Ku-ring-gai was awarded the OAM (Medal of the Order of Australia) this year, for service to the community and road safety education programs for children. ...more |
BikeNorth*; 03 December 2006 |
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North West Rail Link |
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Bike North is planning its response to North West Rail Link Environmental Assessment which is on public exhibition until February. Of particular interest is the quadruplication between Epping and Beecroft. Bike North has been lobbying for a Rail Trail along this line for many years. ...more |
BikeNorth*; 03 December 2006 |
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SewerFix work in Homebush |
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Sydney Water is carrying out repair work to the sewer main within Mason Park, off Underwood Road, Homebush. The sewer main is located underneath the cycle/walk way adjacent to Powells Creek Canal....more |
BurstBUG*; 07 November 2006 |
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Inner West BUGs Picnic Day |
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Inner West BUGs Picnic Day is on again, Sunday December 17....more |
LBUG*; 06 November 2006 |
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DUB BUG in NZ |
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Cycling the South Island of New Zealand is a cyclist’s paradise. Members of DUB BUG would recommend it to anyone....more |
DUB BUG*; 06 November 2006 |
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Winning Start for Ellalong Rd CyclePath, Cremorne |
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Bike North thanks all those many wonderful people who came along to the Works Inspection on a rainy morning Saturday Nov 4. A special thanks to Sarah Austin and Joan Kerridge who worked hard to spread the message throughout the cycling and local community....more |
BikeNorth*; 06 November 2006 |
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New from Wagga Wagga |
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Bicycle Wagga Wagga has lost its President for the last three years as Greg Fell has moved Newcastle way with his employment. Both Greg, and his wife, Leila, have been valued members of BWW almost since the BUG’s inception....more |
BWW*; 06 November 2006 |
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Bike North Achieves Again |
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Congratulations to one of Bike North's founding members, Doug Stewart, who was awarded the "2006 Cycling Promotion Award of the Year (Honorary Category)" at a gala dinner in Melbourne. ...more |
BikeNorth*; 06 November 2006 |
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Tour de Illawarra |
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iBug have produced a guide to cycling in the Illawarra, the guide is in PDF format and is provided free by Email a request to iBugRides@yahoo.com.au...more |
IBUG*; 06 November 2006 |
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William Street Update |
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In a recent letter to BNSW, Minister for Roads Eric Roozendaal confirmed that “... a continuous cycle lane will remain along Park and William Streets between George Street and Palmer Street, and that following this change, the bus lanes and transit lanes on William Street will remain unchanged....more |
BNSW*; 06 November 2006 |
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Massbug 2007 T-Shirts |
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For all the tree huggers, the 2007 Massbug T-Shirts are here. All cotton, Australian made, range of sizes, larger sizes are selling fast. $8 or $5 (limit 2) for newly signed up members....more |
MASSBUG*; 08 October 2006 |
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Ride To Work Day (Sapphire Coast) |
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Sapphire Coast BUG on the far south coast of NSW has recently been involved in promoting the idea of riding to work. Coinciding with the October 4th Ride-to-Work Day, the President of SCBUG, Andy Willis enlisted the support of the Bega Valley Shire Council and Bega Cheese. ...more |
SCBUG; 08 October 2006 |
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Bandanna Day Bike Ride – Friday 27th October, 2006 |
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Time to get back on your bike for CanTeen Spring is here so it’s time for riders on the far south coast to dust off their bicycle and start training for the annual Bandanna Day Bike Ride....more |
SCBUG; 08 October 2006 |
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Ride to Work Day (Bike North) |
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Bike North threw ourselves with enthusiasm into the inaugural National Ride to Work Day on October 4. Many of our members were inspired to register their workplaces and promote the day among their colleagues. We also approached our local councils and two took on the challenge of organising Community Breakfasts. Willoughby Council also registered as a Ride to Work workplace as a pilot for future years....more |
BikeNorth*; 08 October 2006 |
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Hornsby Bike Map Launch |
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On Saturday September 23 the Hornsby Working Group got down to business at the launch of the Hornsby Bicycle Map. We staffed a market stall from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm on behalf of Hornsby Shire Council who produced the map with the support of their Sustainable Action Committee and Bike North....more |
BikeNorth*; 08 October 2006 |
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Shrimptons Creek Shared Path in Ryde |
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Over several years Ryde council, with dollar-for-dollar matching funding from the RTA, has been constructing a shared path for 3 km through the centre of the City of Ryde. The northern end of the path ends at the vast Macquarie Centre shopping mall within the growing high tech employment centre of Macquarie Park. These two are growing destinations for the area and as motor vehicle traffic grows the roads leading into the area are becoming clogged with cars....more |
BikeNorth*; 08 October 2006 |
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3rd Annual King of the Mountain Challenge |
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Do you fancy yourself as a good hill climber? Does you bike have a triple chainring? Or have you got gynormous quads? Or a heart the size of Phar Lap’s? If you answered at least twice in the affirmative, consider climbing 11 King of the Mountain Climbs over 5 days with Berry township as home base. ...more |
Muggaccinos*; 08 October 2006 |
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Ballina BUG rides to Kyogle Ride |
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Fifteen happy cyclists departed from Ballina on Sunday of the 2006 Labour Day holiday long weekend. The destination was the beautiful small town of Kyogle ....more |
BBUG*; 08 October 2006 |
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Boxing clever for cycle safety |
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A proposed amendment to Australia’s road rules recognises ‘bicycle boxes’ as an important road safety innovation....more |
PushOn; 03 October 2006 |
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Bike Sunday 2006 |
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Ballina Shire Council hosted Ballina Bike Sunday on 24 September 2006 as part of this year’s Bike Week at Pop Denison Park, Compton Drive, East Ballina. Bike Week events seek to encourage participation in cycling as an enjoyable, low cost, healthy and environmentally friendly transport alternative, particularly for short trips. Cycling is also a great way to take in the sights of Ballina! ...more |
BBUG*; 25 September 2006 |
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Ellalong Rd, Cremorne - Road Closure Bike Path |
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POSTPONED TO NOV 4 The long standing and vexed issue of providing a pathway through the road closure at Ellalong Rd, Cremorne is now to be the subject of a Council Works Inspection at 9am Saturday October 7. There will be many vocal local residents present and we need many people who ride bikes, especially but not limited to local cyclists, to be there for balance....more |
BikeNorth*; 25 September 2006 |
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Epping Road Postcard |
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Bike North has produced and is distributing a postcard for people to send to the Minister of Roads to show their support for the completion of the Epping Road Cycleway....more |
BikeNorth*; 24 September 2006 |
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Community cycling takes off in Newcastle |
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Gale force winds and temperatures in the low thirties didn’t stop the 87 riders who lined up for the start of the 2006 Community Bike Ride organised by the Newcastle Cycleways Movement. The Lord Mayor of Newcastle Councilor John Tate sent them off at 9.00am on Sunday 24 September on their choice of two rides....more |
NCM*; 24 September 2006 |
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Cycling on the move in Coffs Harbour |
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Coffs Harbour would like to become the Cycling Capital of NSW and with an active BUG they are moving ahead in recent months....more |
CHBUG*; 24 September 2006 |
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Launch of Hornsby Cycling Map |
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Residents of Hornsby can now find lots of safe places to ride their bikes in the new Hornsby Cycling Map. Collect your free map at the launch from 11am on Saturday 23 September 2006 in Hornsby Mall. ...more |
BikeNorth*; 20 September 2006 |
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Winery Wander - It was a smash hit! (Hic) |
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Wonderful wines, some very good cycling and, best of all, the company of new friends, in both the participants and BNSW staff. ...more |
BARBUG; 11 September 2006 |
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Big Leichhardt Bike Day |
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Dont miss the next Big Leichhardt Bike Day on Sunday 15 October 2006 in Catherine St Park, corner of Moore and Catherine St, Leichhardt. A big crowd of local cyclists, young and old, enjoyed the last bike day, including the Big Ride around the foreshores and along the White's Creek path....more |
LBUG*; 05 September 2006 |
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Shoalhaven Cycling Weekend |
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A fun weekend is expected by all at the Shoalhaven Cycling Weekend in November. Suitable for road and mountain bikes, A number of medium rides over the 2 days. Lunch at the Naval Aviation Museum on Saturday. Lunch at berry on Sunday. A BBQ late Sunday afternoon ( supplied by Shoalhaven Bug) Still some accommodation packages available $75 for Friday and Saturday night with a light breakfast Its good accommodation with all linen supplied, Just bring your towl bike and wine glass. 10 minutes from Bomadery railway station to accomodation....more |
SBUG*; 05 September 2006 |
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Hat Head to Crescent Head Beach Cruise |
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Kempsey Recreational Cyclist tour leaders, Peter and Jan Hull are taking advantage of the low tide to lead all nature loving cyclists along the pristine beach connecting Hungry Head to Crescent Head. ...more |
KRC; 04 September 2006 |
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Build the Sutherland-Cronulla Cycleway |
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If you haven't already signed SharkBike's petition on paper, you can now sign it online....more |
SharkBike*; 24 August 2006 |
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William Street Protest |
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The third ride in protest of the William Street Bicycle Lane closure was held on July 30. Previous ones were June 25 and July 16. ...more |
BSW*; 23 August 2006 |
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Leichhardt Bicycle Strategy |
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The Leichhardt Bike Strategy will be on Public Exhibition from 10 October to 7 November 2006. Copies will be available on the web (www.lmc.nsw.gov.au) and for viewing at Leichhardt Library, Balmain Library, Leichhardt Aquatic Centre and Leichhardt Council Citizen Service Centre in Wetherill St. After any final changes the Strategy should go to Council for approval in December. Please keep an eye out for it and provide some comments....more |
LBUG*; 23 August 2006 |
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New Bike Bus Petersham - City |
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bike bus is a good way to ease into cycling to work. You can learn new routes and chat on the way. The latest bike bus leaves Petersham every Tuesday morning at 8 am, and returns from the city at 6.15 pm....more |
MASSBUG*; 23 August 2006 |
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Building cycling in Dubbo |
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Dubbo BUG continues to build cycling in the Dubbo area, through regular rides, weekends away and working with the local council....more |
DBUG*; 23 August 2006 |
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Weekends away with Muggaccinos |
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Muggaccinos has conducted over 20 weekends away in the last 10 years without a single complaint received. ...more |
Muggaccinos*; 23 August 2006 |
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11-Oct-2006