The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Wednesday.
Local news
Aussies go for gold in Mexico
Australia is off to a flying start in the 2014/2015 UCI Track World Cup Series, topping the medal tally at the first round of competition in Mexico with three gold, two silver and a bronze. Go team!
Folding bike fun
The inaugural Brompton Australian Championships were recently held at Sydney’s Olympic Park as part of the Spring Cycle 2014 / Sydney Club Cup. Riders suited up in collared shirts and ties to race six laps on Brompton bikes for the hotly contested prize—return airfares to compete at the 2015 world champs in the UK.
The bicycle in warfare
Did you know that bikes played an important role in World War One? The Australian War Memorial shares stories and photographs of the soldiers who rode in the AIF cycling units.
International news
Innovative infrastructure
What do the world’s top bikeways look like? The Guardian has compiled a pictorial list of the best, including some Aussie favourites.
World’s first solar bikeway up and rolling
The Dutch have pioneered the world’s first solar panelled bikeway connecting two suburbs in Amsterdam, with developers hoping to use power generated from the bikeway to operate traffic signals and street lights.
Eight experiences all bike commuters will understand
Riding to work is a fun and healthy way to start the day, but even the most diligent bike commuter will have experienced a few of these head-desk moments.
Health
Mid-week motivator
Having trouble sticking to your training regime, or not riding to work as much as you planned? Here’s tips to get you back on yer bike.
Video
2014 Australian Brompton Championships: the highlights
Thought folding bikes were just for getting around town? Think again.
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