Posted by admin on 01/27/07 in Cyclist Incidents
The Age: Cyclist injured in collision with car dies
A cyclist who was struck by a car after falling off her bike in Melbourne’s outer-east a week ago has died from her injuries. The 28-year-old Elwood woman was riding west along Canterbury Road when she fell into the path of an oncoming car about 9.40am [...]
Posted by admin on 01/27/07 in Cyclist Incidents
Herald Sun: Cyclist dies from collision injuries
A cyclist who was struck by a car after falling off her bike in Melbourne’s outer east a week ago has died from her injuries. The 28-year-old Elwood woman was riding west along Canterbury Road when she fell into the path of an oncoming car about 9.40am (AEDT) [...]
Posted by admin on 01/27/07 in Traffic Safety Issues
New York Times: New Permits for Mass Bike Rides
The New York Police Department has adopted rules that require parade permits for bicyclists and others who take to the streets in groups of 50 or more for processions, races and protests.
A final version of the rules, unveiled in a public notice filed yesterday with the city, [...]
Posted by admin on 01/26/07 in Cycling Advocacy News, Traffic Safety Issues
Bike For All: ‘Road hog’ cyclist wins re-trial
Last year, cyclist Daniel Cadden was fined for riding on a public highway because he was blocking traffic. This ‘bonkers” decision by a circuit judge has now been overturned.
Cadden found guilty last year of inconsiderate cycling, whilst cycling in accordance with the National Standard for cycle [...]
Posted by admin on 01/24/07 in Traffic Safety Issues
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Cobb cyclists may face ‘cruising’ law
Cyclists beware! Cobb County officials may set up some legal roadblocks to cycling on one of the most popular places to ride in metro Atlanta, with fines of up to $500. With its flat surface, wide shoulders and lack of parked cars, Columns Drive along the Chattahoochee River [...]
Posted by admin on 01/23/07 in Cyclist Incidents, Positive Spin
Daily Post: Paralysed champion inspires bike victim
Paralysed Australian mountainbiker Renee Junga still dreams of competing, but on four wheels instead of two. The 20-year-old, who crashed at the world championships in Rotorua, had little hope of a normal life a few months ago, but that’s changed thanks to Te Puke motocross champion and paraplegic [...]
Posted by admin on 01/22/07 in Positive Spin
BBC News: Australians embrace pedal power
Australia’s love affair with the bicycle just keeps getting stronger. Sales of new bikes are at record levels, and Australians now buy more bikes every year than new cars. A desire to stay healthy along with concern about the environment and rising petrol costs are driving this pedal-pushing [...]
Posted by admin on 01/21/07 in Cyclist Incidents
Contra Costa Times: Lawsuit over I-580 bike crash promised. Attorney for victims, families seeking more than $25 million from city, Caltrans
An attorney for the victims of a fatal bicycle accident on Interstate 580 has notified several agencies that the victims intend to sue for more than $25 million. In the September accident, a driver [...]
Posted by admin on 01/21/07 in Positive Spin
JournalNow.com: Hop On and Go: Bicycle is chosen vehicle in flat, beautiful Holland
Amsterdam, Netherlands – A bicycle bell tinkled and I looked up and saw a Dutchman in a knit cap coming toward me. As he pedaled by, a fuzzy white head popped up from his bike basket. It was a terrier, chin up, ears [...]
Posted by admin on 01/20/07 in Cyclist Incidents
Independent Online: Death of experienced cyclist in crash leads to call for safer roads
Cycling campaigners have joined one of Britain’s oldest clubs in demanding greater safety for cyclists, after one of its most experienced riders joined the growing number killed on UK roads. Birkenhead North End Cycling Club, which was formed in 1901 and has [...]