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NSW records fewer cycling injuries in 2016
Well after the controversial introduction of new cycling laws (plus the minimum passing distance), the results of their effect is up and it appears that fewer people are being injured on bikes.
One tiny issue. It's because they've driven cyclists off the roads. Thank you Cadel Evans for noting that Sydney is the worst city for the treatment of cyclists (and comments on any of these articles certainly show it if its any indication), at least it's reassuring to know it doesn't get much worse.
So the Duke has a Guardian
Has anyone noticed they are being swooped while riding up Daisy Duke? It's not obvious, like when you're being attacked by a Magpie. This bird is a silent assassin; all you hear is this rush of air as it hurtles past you, disappearing into the trees.
Previously I've only ever caught sight of a brown/grey flash, right after it flew by. Today when it attacked, I ducked, went OTB, but then managed to catch sight of it sitting in a nearby tree, looking proud of what it had just achieved.
Seems to be some sort of small raptor like a kite, hawk, falcon, etc.
Anyone else seen this bird?
Manly Dam Upgrades!
Nah just kidding...
They're probably going to turn it into concrete footpath.
Footpath opposite North Balgowlah PS is all barricaded off.
Bike going into storage
So I'm planning on putting my duel suspension bike into storage for a year. Is there anything I should be doing to it. I'm thinking I should take the tyres off the rims and getting it serviced. Is there anything else I should do like letting some air out of the shocks?
Magpies and Cable Ties
I'm calling it, Canberra is the Magpie Swooping Capital of Australia. I was so traumatised after my morning ride on Wednesday I had to have the day off riding yesterday, so I needed a plan to fix this problem.
I had to shelve Plan A, apparently it's not kosher to indiscriminately poison and shoot magpies in the ACT. bummer. Plan B, only ride at night, wasn't really an option either (did you read about the woman who was recently attacked by a Wombat down here?), so Plan C, Cable Ties, was put into action this morning.
Cycle super highways
That's what they call it:
http://denmark.dk/en/green-living/bicycle-cultur...
What an awesome initiative!
Stolen Bikes Website
Hi All,
Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere but this may help you find your stolen steed: https://www.stolenbikes.com.au/
Cheers
Evan
Thredbo All Mountain Temporary Access
Hi,
Does anyone know when the Thredbo all mountain trail, in full form will be open? The current map still has the temporary fire trail on it saying the full thing opens in 2016.
We're planning a trip for November an hoping the full all mountain trail will be open.
Thanks, Damien