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Would a glow in the dark bike path make Coronation Drive safer?
Would you feel safer at night riding along a lit up blue bike path? Poland is experimenting with glow in the dark paths in the hopes it will prevent bicycle and pedestrian accidents at night. The bright blue path is made of a bioluminescent algae which soaks up the sun’s rays during the day and omits […]
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Horror Accident in Bardon Leaves One Dead
A 61-year-old male rider was killed over the weekend when he collided with a sedan towing a trailer along Jubilee Terrace in Bardon. Emergency services were called to the crash at about 8:30am on Saturday morning. The Arana Hills local was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say the sedan was turning right into Arthur […]
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Best Cycle Paths For Kids In Brisbane
From 4km to 11km Woolcock Park, Red Hill to Newmarket 7km long return trip Follows Ithaca Creek so look out for ducks and water dragons Shaded by trees for most of the way and only one quiet road to cross Trail bike area along the way Ted Smout Bridge,Clontarf to Woody Point Jetty […]
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12.6Km Of Brand New Bike Path Opened
From Petrie To Kippa-Ring The long awaited Moreton Bay Rail Link opened recently, which included 12.6km of fresh,new shared path cycling tarmac. The path passes through Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Mango Hill and Rothwell with almost 40 connections branching off, making it easy to get to many locations throughout the area. It also gives […]
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The Brisbane Blast
Brisbane Blast – Road Cycling For Road Cycling Junkies It’s not often South Bank gets closed down for cyclists but that’s exactly what will happen on Sunday November 20. Organised by QSM, the Brisbane Blast will run a range of races and formats aimed at: teams and groups of mates who cycle corporate teams – […]
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Kenmore Local Demands Better Road Safety
A Kenmore local, struck down by a car attempting an illegal U-turn, is appealing for motorists to get off their phones and pay more attention to the road. Tomlin was riding along Moggill Road at Taringa last month when the car in the lane beside her indicated and performed a U-turn suddenly. After being thrown […]
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Information Sheet – Electric Bicycles
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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A Picture Speaks a Thousand Words
We have all seen the footage on YouTube and scattered across social media sites. A motor vehicle travelling in the same direction as a cyclists, sees the cyclist, thinks it can pass (albeit narrowly), and nearly causes a collision. Worse yet, a collision results with injurious outcomes! Footage has also become a common feature on […]
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5 Road Rules every Cyclist wants Motorists to Understand
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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3 Things Cyclists want Motorists to Know
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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