In fact, even as you read this, Watson's making the rounds at the Tour de France, recording images that capture both the fierce competitiveness of the event and the beauty that surrounds it. And as he shoots, he posts.

His gallery offers breathtaking shots taken on each stage of the tour, and Aperture helps him select the winners and get them posted before the next stage begins. "20 or 30 years ago," he reminisces, "nobody wanted pictures immediately--clients kind of expected to wait. That's all changed with digital." Aperture, of course, helps working pros like Watson break away from the pack. See for yourself.

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We ask for your support in getting greater investment into local cycling facilities.

The CPF and the BFA on behalf of the Cycling Promotion Alliance are working on a campaign to encourage local government to invest some of their Roads to Recovery Funding (Commonwealth funding directly to local Government) on cycling infrastructure. In June 2006 all Local Councils have received a one off payment of an additional one year allocation of their Roads to Recovery Funding to invest into local roads.

We believe that investement in cycling and walking facilites makes sense and provides a great opportunity to increase mobility choices, support local business, manages congestion around schools, improves community health, improves community safety and restores a sense of community.

A study of more than 40,000 vehicles has found that 4 wheel drive car drivers were almost four times more likely than car drivers to be using a mobile phone, and 26 per cent more likely not to wear a seatbelt. Lesley Walker, a research associate with Imperial College London's primary care and social medicine departement said "breaking one law was significantly associated with increased likelihood of breaking the other".

The findings also support the theory of risk compensation, which predicts that drivers of four wheel drive vehicles feel safer and therefore take more risks when driving. "Although 4WD vehicles are safer in a crash, their owners may be placing themselves and other road users at increased risk of injury," she said. "They take the risk because they are higher up, they feel they can see better … but the person in a car or the pedestrian on the road has a much worse outcome."

At a time where cities around the world are investing into cycling infrastructure to encourage more people to cycle for short trips, the NSW Government is scrapping one of the few bicycle lanes in Sydney in William Street. The Bicycle Industry believes this is a very backward looking step at a time when petrol costs are skyrocketing and congestion is at an all time high.

Message from the Mayor of Brisbane City Council:

We cannot just build our way out of traffic congestion. The solution lies in a balanced approach. Public and active transport is a key part of that balance. During the past few years, we’ve made significant progress with public transport, and to take advantage of our great outdoor lifestyle, we are increasing our focus on encouraging walking and cycling. 

With obesity levels at a record high in Australia, Council’s Active Transport initiative is one way we can help prevent a major health crisis for our community, as well as relieving traffic congestion on our roads

for more information on Brisbane's visionary approach click here

Melbourne is in the middle of a cycling boom, as the AGE reports, with commuters taking to two wheels for their daily journey to work. High petrol prices have put cycling back on the agenda as a viable transport mode. Cycling counts by VicRoads indicate that at least 4,000 people are cycling in and out of the CBD each day.  For full article click here