Cycling has been rapidly increasing over recent years. It is now the fourth most popular physical activity in Australia, with over one million new bicycles sold in each of the last six years, outnumbering new cars sold for the seventh consecutive year.

The bicycles sales boom has been followed by a rapid increase in the rate of cycling in our cities. Melbourne has seen a 20% to 40% increase on its cycling routes leading into the CBD. Unfortunately the development of cycling facilities has not kept up with this rise in demand.

In the lead up to the federal election, the Australian cycling sector has developed a number of documents highlighting the benefits of getting more Australians on bikes.

• Click here to download a copy of Cycling > Moving Australia Forward. (2M, PDF)

The Australian Cycling Community Launches its Key Election Asks
Six time Tour de France competitor and Olympian, Stephen Hodge launched the Australian Cycling sector’s key election asks at Parliament House on 9th August 2007. Hodge said,

“We are calling on all political parties to support our proposal for federal funding for cycling. Promoting smarter transport choices and improved bicycle infrastructure will help Australia tackle some of its greatest challenges in the health, environment and economic sectors”.

• Click here to download a copy of the key election asks. (670 KB, PDF)
  

Vote 4 Cycling

In the second half of 2007, the people of Australia will be asked to elect a new Commonwealth Government. Historically, there has been little federal support for cycling, relative to state and local contributions.

With the converging issues of climate change, spiralling fuel costs, an obesity epidemic and rising congestion, the 2007 federal election is an important opportunity to get bicycles on the agenda.

A comprehensive series of Issue Sheets have been developed to provide information to the media on health, transport, environmental and economic issues related to cycling.

Click on the following links to download these short, easy-to-read Issue Sheets which include valuable facts and figures:

• Environmental Benefits of Cycling
• The Health Benefits of Cycling
• Bicycles are good for business
• Bicycles belong on the road, registration free
• Cycling is for everyone, not just children
• Travelling by bicycle is faster than you think
• Cyclists live longer - and it’s safer than people think!
• Getting more people riding bicycles in Australia
• Bicycle Sales
   

Cycling Promotion Fund
The Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF) is an initiative of the Bicycle Industries Australia Ltd. to enable the industry to work collectively to promote cycling.

It works with business, government and the community to make Australia more bicycle friendly. Our vision is an Australia where cycling is a safe, convenient and accessible activity for people of all ages.

Feel free to contact us should you require further information or wish to order hard copies of any of the above documents.