The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Wednesday.
Local news
Great day for Bupa Around the Bay
On Sunday more than 12,000 riders were treated to a gorgeous day (and some windy conditions) for the 22nd Bupa Around the Bay – Ride for a Child in Need. Riders have so far raised over $900,000 to help The Smith Family support disadvantaged children build better futures for themselves.
Check out the event recap and photos from the day.
Hail a bike
Melburnians and Sydneysiders may soon have a new way to be chauffeured about town, with start up company Bike Cabs hoping to launch fleets of pedal powered rickshaws to ferry passengers on short trips around the two cities.
Baden Powell College on the Path to health
Tarneit’s Baden Powell College students are walking, skating, scooting and riding to healthier lifestyles with the launch of Ride2School’s second ActivePaths initiative.
Developed by Bicycle Network’s Ride2School program, ActivePaths encourages school communities to adopt healthy habits by showing how easy it is for students (and parents) to get physically active on their journey to school.
International news
Build it and they will come
Check out seven examples of some of the world’s most innovative bike infrastructure.
Another win for women’s pro cycling
Following the success of La Course by Le Tour in July this year, it was announced on Tuesday that the Vuelta a España will host a one-day women’s race. It will be the first time a women’s race has been run in conjunction with the event and signals a significant step in raising the profile of women’s pro cycling.
History on wheels
How do the Brits feel about bikes? Find out with this handy infographic on the history of British cycling.
Health
Taste sensation
For many riders there’s nothing so motivating as the promise of a steaming cuppa’ joe at the end of a ride. But what makes our morning coffee taste so good?
Video
Yarra rides to work
Check out this great recap from Ride2Work Day in Melbourne’s City of Yarra last week—a reminder of why commuting by bike is a fun and healthy way to start the day.
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