The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Wednesday.
Local news
Can riders do more for friendlier roads?
Associate Professor Craig Fry from Victoria University’s Centre for Cultural Diversity and Wellbeing writes in The Conversation that while drivers and the media aren’t always fair towards bike riders, riders who merely point the finger aren’t helping matters either.
Tour Down Under 2015 route revealed
Pro cycling fans can now take a peek at the terrain their favourite riders will tackle when they head to Aus in January 2015.
Inspiration comes in many forms
While Richie Porte is doing Australia proud at Le Tour, Sydney Morning Herald‘s On Your Bike blogger Michael O’Reilly finds that the pros aren’t the only ones who make great role models for riders.
Newcastle Challenge a no-go in 2015
The Newcastle Challenge won’t be going ahead next year. According to event organiser, Bicycle Network, “We’ve exhausted every avenue to improve this event. Our research shows that the route between Gosford and Newcastle is not the best option for riders, and our thousands of friends and members deserve better.”
International news
Science says: ride your bike
Here’s six, scientifically proven reasons riding your bike more often makes you a better person.
Helsinki to ditch private car ownership by 2025
The Finnish capital has revealed plans for an innovative, ambitious and highly personalised public transport system that would link mini buses, driverless cars, share bikes and ferries and require a single payment for multi-modal trips. The city believes that if the system is successful, there will be little incentive for people to own a private car.
Tour update after first rest day
Le tour de France 2014 is proving to be a real road of trials for the peloton, with several big names forced to retire from the race before the first rest day. But it’s not all bad news; going into Stage 11 Aussie rider Richie Porte is currently in second place behind Vincenzo Nibali (Italy).
Health
Can you pay off your ‘sleep debt’?
For all of you who are looking a bit bleary-eyed from late nights watching the Tour, make yourself a strong cup of coffee and find out if and how you can make up for lost sleep.
Video
Playing catch up
Check out a quick recap from Stage 10 of the Tour before the race gets under way again tonight.
Upcoming events
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