Posts Tagged ‘australia’

A sad story from Bicycle.net today:
MELBOURNE, April 8, 2009 (AFP) – Former world champion cyclist Jobie Dajka of Australia was found dead in his Adelaide home after a long battle with alcoholism and depression, sporting officials confirmed Wednesday.
The body of the 2002 keirin world champion was discovered on Tuesday afternoon, with police saying a 27-year-old [...]

In a humorous turn of events, a just-married couple getting their wedding shots taken found themselves right in the middle of the World Naked Bike Ride in Melbourne!
Did they freak out? Nope, they put some naked cyclists in their wedding pics. Not many people can claim that, I bet. Check out the story in The [...]

Ever had one of those weeks? Sorry all, the roundup is two days late this week, but here it is! We have a lot of great stuff for you, so I’m sure it was worth the wait.
Apparently some Portland residents don’t actually want to bike to get around. They would rather walk. [...]

Bicycle sales race ahead as city dwellers go green, The Australian
There’s a lot more awareness now about the role that transport plays in our greenhouse gas emissions,” he said. “Being able to use a carbon-free form of transport is something that’s starting to appeal to Australians.
Support Your Local Bike Shop, Bicycle Spokesman
In the current economic [...]

Stories & News From the Blogs:
Grand Street Protected Bicycle Path, NYC Bike Maps
Streets Blog has confirmed that the existing Grand Street bike lane between Varick and Chrystie is being replaced with a protected bicycle path.
Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor adds bicycle capacity, Bike Commute Tips Blog
Interesting discovery on my ride home this evening on the Amtrak Capitol [...]