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Bike seat that prevents numbness

New “noseless’ bike seats can prevent male erectile dysfunction   Groin discomfort is a common problem especially amongst male riders, but one that can remedied quite easily. A long day on the bike leaves most of us uncomfortable, but US scientists have good news for those men who find themselves with more than a numb backside at the end of a big ride. Article 2008 by Claudine Ryan ABC Science...

Read more... | Published: 11/02/09

A critical mass of well dressed cyclists

What happens when you gather 150 gentlemen on bicycle at Savile Row? You get the first ever Tweed Run as the cyclists dressed in merino, tweed, flat caps and ties.     Prizes included most dashing dame, most dapper chap and best mustache. All photos Some Rights Reserved by Matt S in London.Re-posted from www.cyclelicio.us

Read more... | Published: 28/01/09

Cadel Evans slams Aussie drivers

Australians are among the worst drivers in the world when it comes to cyclists, says Tour de France star Cadel Evans. Evans who spends half his year in Europe and half training in Barwon Heads, has been the victim of several near misses on our roads. "I drive on the road and I don't like people just not having respect for other road users," he said. "I spend half my year...

Read more... | Published: 14/11/08

Radical plan to turn Sydney Rd into a bike way

Radical council plan to turn Sydney Road into a bike way By Kate Lahey The Age August 22, 2008 Melbourne’s traffic-clogged Sydney Road would have segregated bike lanes to give cyclists a five kilometre path each way under a transport plan commissioned by Moreland Council. Their draft Integrated Transport Strategy for 2009-18 calls for an investigation into Copenhagen-style bike lanes between Gaffney Street in North Coburg and Park Street at...

Read more... | Published: 25/08/08

New Bikepaths Site

A new look and feel For some time the bikepaths team has been working on a complete site upgrade and makover, and we are excited to finally bring this to you! Progressively we will be adding more and more functionality to the site, to improve your experience and enhance your bikepaths discovery! The bikepaths team

Read more... | Published: 12/08/08

Copenhagen style bikelanes for Melbourne

BIKE lanes of the "Copenhagen style" will be introduced in East Melbourne's busy Albert Street. The Melbourne City Council has issued a planning permit for the lanes, which will be similar to those already in Swanston Street, Carlton, and will separate cyclists and other traffic with a 30-centimetre rumble strip and parking lane. Lord Mayor John So said lanes would improve access to the city's cycling network. "These new dedicated...

Read more... | Published: 07/07/08

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