Watch that door!

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Colliding with a car door is the number one cause of injury to riders. Emma Clark investigates how to take preventative action.  The law Australia’s road laws state it is an offence to open a vehicle door into oncoming traffic. This includes when the vehicle is parked and the engine is turned off, passenger doors
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Join the club

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There are plenty of opportunities to share your passion for riding with like-minded people, finds Nicola Dunnicliff-Wells. Bike riding can be a solitary activity, but it is also eminently suited to sharing with others – whether it’s a small group of friends, a fast-paced bunch ride or a mass participation event. The fortunate truth is
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Hale and hearty

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Every turn of your pedal helps keep your magnificent little engine in great shape, writes Stephen Huntley. The scientific research proves it beyond a doubt; those seemingly trite utterances found in self-help books, song lyrics and motivational calendars have been right all along; you are amazing. Take your heart as one of many examples. It
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Lights test methodology

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We’re proud of the thoroughness of our annual Lights test, so here’s the methodology laid out for all to see. Simon Vincett reports The overall rating of each light in the Ride On Lights test is achieved in three steps: Visibility testing by a panel of judges in a realistic scenario Durability testing by RMIT
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