The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Friday. Local Aussie Olympians riding smart Researchers from the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Life at Victoria University have developed new artificial intelligence to help our cyclists gain a strategic advantage in the upcoming Omnium event. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U1cFqvDV4E] Olympic gold medal winner Chris Boardman explains
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The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Friday. Local Evans’ Tour disappointment could mean Olympic gold BMC doctor Max Testa claims that while a stomach bug has all but ruined the Aussie champ’s chances to wear the yellow jersey in Paris, Cadel Evans will be in peak form to
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The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Friday. Local ‘Get directions’ to ride from Google Maps Australia There’ll be no more longing glances at that little bike icon in Google maps, as the app launched this week in Australia. While great news for lost riders tackling unfamiliar terrain all
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Your links to the week’s top bike news. Local news Fighting on many fronts Following the recent rally on the steps of Victorian parliament, Bicycle Network Victoria broadens its campaign to bring back the bike budget. get the full scoop >> $25 million for Brisbane riders The Brisbane City Council has included $25 million for
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Your links to the week’s top bike news. Local news Look before opening VicRoads has launched a new sticker campaign to combat car dooring. Dooring is one fo the greatest concerns for commuters and road riders. To see why, check out this footage submitted by a reader who was doored outside Flinders Street Station, Melbourne, on
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Links to the week’s top bike news. Local news Rally to bring back the Vic bike budget Calling all Victorians: join the ‘Bike Budget – Bring it Back!’ rally, Victorian Parliament steps, 7.30-8.30am, Thursday 21 June. Bike riders from across the age, ability and political spectrums will rally on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament House next week
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Local news Bicycle path strategy abandoned The plan to develop Melbourne’s recreational bike paths is in limbo, with Bicycle Network Victoria claiming the Baillieu government has abandoned it. Get the full scoop>> Bike friendly course wobbles under O’Farrell In NSW the O’Farrell government has downgraded the state’s bike riding target, having made little progress on
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Links to the week’s top bike news. Local news Meares spearheads Olympic track cycling squad Sprint queen, Anna Meares, and team pursuit leader, Jack Bobridge, will lead Australia’s 2012 Olympic track team, which also includes its first brother-sister duo. Get the full scoop>> New rules give bike riders a boost The Gillard Government has paved the
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links to the week’s top bike news. Local News Ride to Work shows perseverance shows willing spirit A new survey shows that 40% of riders who participated in last year’s National Ride to Work Day are still getting out on their bikes at least once a week. Get the full scoop>> What’s the rush? Melbourne planner
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Links to the week’s top bike news. Local News Melbourne CBD to get 40kmph speed limit Signs point to lower speed limits introduced across Melbourne. The CBD will lead the charge, lowering the speed on inner city roads to 40km/h by the middle of 2013. Get the full scoop>> Cycling’s door zone of death Dooring
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