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The Dreams on Wheels exhibition will in the Atrium at Federation Square in Melbourne from 12 to 19 August.
The exhibition is a showcase of Danish culture of cycling and
innovative Danish bicycle design. This exhibition has been brought to
Australia as part of celebrations marking the re-opening of the Royal
Danish Embassy in Canberra.
Dreams on Wheels is curated by Thomas Ermacora, founder of Etikstudio,
and has previously been shown at the Danish House in Paris, Danish
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Bicycle Industries Australia (BIA), the peak body representing Australia's bicycling industry, has committed to strenghtening its advocacy role with the federal government by appointing ex-professional cyclist and advocacy specialist Stephen Hodge as their government relations representative.
The move marks a shift by the BIA to a more focused national effort to increase the profile and voice of cycling in federal policy and government thinking. It also builds on the recognised and successful work carried out by the Cycling Promotion Fund, an initative of the BIA.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 July 2008 )
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The second place by Cadel Evans in the world's greatest cycling event, the Tour de France marks a massive achievement by Australia's top road cyclist and highlights the potential benefits of cycling for all Australians.
"Cadel's success comes at a time when Australia's cycling participation has undergone very strong growth in recent years. Cycling is clearly booming in Australia and brings a wide range of benefits in key areas: Reduced fuel costs, fighting climate change and cutting urban congestion and obesity" said Elliot Fishman, Policy Advisor with the Cycling Promotion Fund. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 July 2008 )
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The NSW Injury Risk Management Research Centre and The University of New South Wales present a bicycle safety seminar: Increased concern for the environment and skyrocketing petrol prices have more and more people pushing pedals on their way from A to B. Cycling, both for transport and recreation has health benefits that can be maximised by managing injury risks.
Increased numbers of cyclists, and incidents such as occurred recently in southern Sydney, highlighting a pressing need to address issues relating to:
- Cycling infrastructure, cycling lanes and shared facilities
- Attitudes to shared use of roads and transport facilities
- Is there a role for training and education in reducing injury risks?
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We would like to draw your attention to upcoming conferences on cycling which are being held in NSW; On Your Bike: Increasing Cycling for Short Trips. The On Your Bike conference is being jointly hosted by the Department of Environment and Climate Change and the NSW Premier’s Council for Active Living to launch exciting new policy and project initiatives to make cycling in NSW easier, safer and more convenient.
The conferences will be opened by the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, the Hon. Verity Firth, MP. The On Your Bike conferences are being held in three locations, with the agenda adapted to bring a regional focus. All the conferences begin at 8.30am and run till 4pm. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 July 2008 )
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A new publication released today by the Cycling Promotion Fund documents the rising cost of motoring and the economic benefits of cycling. Produced by the Cycling Promotion Fund, Economic Benefits of Cycling for Australia brings together the costs and benefits from key areas, including transport, health and environmental sectors.
“The publication outlines the cost of Australia’s high rate of car dependence to the economy in terms of fuel expenditure, traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emissions and health” said Elliot Fishman, Policy Advisor with the Cycling Promotion Fund.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 14 July 2008 )
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Cycling: Getting Australia Moving report and the presentation of the National Bicycling Achievement Awards was held on Wednesday 4th June 2008, at Old Parliament House, Canberra.
Key Note Speaker: Rob Moodie, Professor of Global Health, Nossal Institute for Global Health.
Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, The Hon Peter Garrett AM, MP presented the Bicycling Achievement Awards
The Hon Peter Garrett AM, MP at the launch announced a grant of $45,000 for the development of a national cycling training scheme to encourage more people to choose two wheeled transport. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 07 July 2008 )
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On 4th June, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, The Hon Peter Garrett AM, MP presented the National Bicycling Achievement Awards at Old Parliament House in Canberra.
The prestigious Bicycling Achievement Awards have been set up by the Cycling Promotion Fund to acknowledge innovation, commitment and achievement in making Australia more bicycle friendly. The diversity of winners in this year's awards are proof of the growing support for cycling across Australia. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 13 June 2008 )
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