You don’t have to ride on the shoulder of the road. The law of the left edgeIn Queensland, the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Road Rules) Regulation 2009 prescribe the rules which must be followed by road users. So let’s get some of them down:Section 129 (1) states that a driver (rider), on a road other than […]
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In recent years on-bike-cameras have emerged as a must-have among cyclists. They have also become a common feature in social media, with videos capturing horrific incidents involving cyclists and other motorists. Take, for example, the incident involving a young father and husband who was devastatingly struck by a passing car on his daily commute to work (see […]
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Cramps. They are the death of every cyclist. We have enlisted the help of Physiotherapist, Sean McCoola from Maximize Health Group to give us some tips on how to better manage cramps.Sean brings experience to his clients from 18 years as a physiotherapist and has a particular interest in sporting teams and rehabilitation programmes. BOOK A […]
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The Facts (Nominal Defendant v Rooskov)On 18 May 2005, Nigel rode his mountain bike to the local bowls club. Whilst at the bowls club he drank approximately 6 to 8 schooners of beer. Between 3.30pm and 4.30pm that afternoon he left the bowls club on his bike to ride home. He was not wearing a […]
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By Emily Billiau | Associate | [email protected] Every week, we speak to cyclists who have been injured on our roads. And there is something common in a lot of the stories we hear:- “I had a recording device on my bike and I captured the accident. Can I use it? Will it prove […]
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It’s something that thousands of cyclists all over Australia do every day. It generally goes ignored. But for Victorian cyclist, Laurie Duncan, it was costly. Mr Duncan was slapped with a $152 fine for passing on the left of a stationery vehicle in Melbourne’s CBD earlier this year. Mr Duncan said the car was stationery […]
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Electric Bicycles What is an Electric Bicycle? An electric bicycle (or e-bike) is a bicycle with a motorised assistance. There are two types of legal motorised bicycles:- Those that require the cyclist to move the pedals to maintain electrical assistance (pedalec); and Bicycles with a handlebar throttle, that allow a cyclist to travel without using […]
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On a multi-lane road, cyclists can take up any position within the lane On a multi-lane road, cyclists can take up any position within the lane. Every cyclist is different. Every cyclist rides in a different way. Some like to occupy a central position on the lane – and they are entitled to do […]
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Cyclists want motorists to understand the road rules. By gaining a better understanding of the rules regulating cyclists and by following careful practices behind a wheel, motorists will make our roads safer. It is about mutual respect and understanding. 2. Cyclists are closer than they appear If you are a motorist and are approaching a […]
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Sit properly, and operate your bicycle in the way it is designed to be. Riding a bicycle whilst not sitting astride the rider’s seat and facing forward can also attract a fine of $121. Similarly, improperly carrying passengers on a bicycle can result in a fine. Be cognisant and respectful of others on pathways. […]
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