Bicycle riders are the most vulnerable people on the road and Government needs to start making laws to protect them. Today, the Minimum Passing Distance law was made permanent in NSW. Every state except Victoria now has this law. It’s time for the Victorian Government to start protecting cyclists. Bicycle NSW along with the Minister…
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Top 10 Tips : Cycling in Hot Weather
Summer has arrived in the Southern Hemisphere and from the feeling of things; it’s gonna be a scorcher! You might be wondering how you’re going to keep up your love for cycling when you feel like you could melt away into your handle bars. Here’s our Top 10 Tips for keeping cool and staying solid on…
2017 Tour of Bright Cancelled!
Cyclists will have to rescheduled their plans this weekend as the 2017 Tour of Bright will be flooded out. Bureau of Meteorology is predicting rainfall exceeding 350mm causing flash flooding, definitely a dangerous situation for cycling in. “Safety of riders & volunteers is paramount, and therefore with the information provided we have no other…
Pedal Advocacy Against Poverty – Meet the “apparel guy” – Travis Eddie
Travis, what is your role is Pedal Advocacy Against Poverty this year? I am the “apparel guy”! The hard work for me was making sure the kit looked the goods and that everyone was able to place their orders knowing their sizes. The gear is due to arrive well before the event so the…
Spring Financial Group Spring Cycle
Around 10,000 cyclist took over the streets of Sydney on Sunday, October 15. The riders came together to cycle over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, past the Opera House and through the City, in Sydney’s largest display of cycling advocacy. From Inner Sydney out to the West, riders rediscovered the joys of cycling in the Spring…
Meet Pedal Advocacy Against Poverty Ride Captain “The Flying Scotsmen”
Peloton Café and Peloton Café Events is supporting Pedal Advocacy Against Poverty PaaP Melbourne – Snowy Mountains – Canberra – Southern Highlands – Sydney Charity Ride 4-11 November 2017 For 2 years Peloton Charity Events has ridden from the Gold Coast to Sydney to raise money for the Vulnerable Children’s Fund. We had the pleasure…
Support Pedal Advocacy Against Poverty – PaaP
Charity Ride 4-11 November 2017 Melbourne – Snowy Mountains – Canberra – Southern Highlands – Sydney For 2 years Peloton Charity Events has ridden from the Gold Coast to Sydney to raise money for the Vulnerable Children’s Fund. Over $175,000 has been raised to date. In 2017 our ride is also supporting the Bicycle NSW Environmental…
Peloton Cafe & Peloton Cafe Events Support PaaP
Peloton Café and Peloton Café Events is supporting Pedal Advocacy Against Poverty PaaP Melbourne – Snowy Mountains – Canberra – Southern Highlands – Sydney Charity Ride 4-11 November 2017 For 2 years Peloton Charity Events has ridden from the Gold Coast to Sydney to raise money for the Vulnerable Children’s Fund. Over $175,000 has been raised to…
Bike Friendly Cities
Switching out the car in favour of a bike is the best option for commuting in cities. You can avoid congestion, find cheaper parking options and improve your health overall. Government investment in bicycle infrastructure seems to be the way to go, particularly as more and more people ‘go green’. Studies from Denmark tell us…
Richie Porte is back on the Bike!
Tasmanian Richie Porte is excited to be back on his bike, following last month’s horrific Tour de France crash. On Monday, Porte posted a photo to his Twitter of his first ride since he crashed at high speed on July 9. He was sitting in fifth position in the overall standings, before the incident…