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From ABC Radio National ‘Australia Talks - Cycling Safety’

On Wednesday 10 March,  Australia Talks on ABC Radio National broadcast a roundtable discussion on Australian cycling safety issues, rapidly rising cycling participation rates, recent National Bike Path Projects and reviewing the previous Australian National Cycling Strategy 2005-2010.

Interviewees included

  • Stephen Hodge, Cycling Promotion Fund
  • Garry Brennan, Bicycle Victoria
  • Clinical Associate Professor Chris Rissell, Director, Health Promotion Unit, Sydney South West Area Health Service
  • Alton Twine, Executive Director, Transport Strategy Implementation, Integrated Transport Planning, Qld Department of Transport and Main Roads
  • Marilyn Johnson, Researcher, Monash University Accident Research Centre
Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 March 2010 )
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AustCycle: Free Cycle Training Course for NSW Business & Community Groups

Are you a NSW-based business or community group who wants get their staff and volunteers riding regularly?

The AustCycle program can assist you by providing cycling training for all adults whether beginners or experienced riders. 

The Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, NSW (DECCW) and AustCycle are extending the DECCW Cycling Voucher initiative, offering FREE cycle education to NSW companies and community groups, until 30th June 2010.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 March 2010 )
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New GM for Cycling Promotion Fund
Bicycle Industries Australia and the Cycling Promotion Fund today announced the appointment of Peter Bourke as its new General Manager who will oversee the industry in a time of booming interest in cycling.

Peter Bourke comes well qualified with experience in sports management, community development and public health gained in Australia and overseas, most recently for a large local government in regional Victoria. He is also a keen triathlete and rides a bike regularly.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 March 2010 )
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Unique Cycling Book for a Good Cause

Cycling Promotion Fund member Body Torque has come up with an original concept to support the Amy Gillett Foundation.

Felicity Dales from Body Torque is creating a celebration of cycling’s everyday heroes, ‘Beyond the Yellow Jersey’.

Felicity says “as passionate cyclists we’re committed to help raise awareness of road safety issues and initiatives. Which is why, to support the Amy Gillett Foundation, at Body Torque we’ve decided to turn talk into action.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 18 February 2010 )
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Heart Foundation partners Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards

The Cycling Promotion Fund is delighted to announce the National Heart Foundation of Australia as principal partner for the Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards.

The support from the Heart Foundation for the Awards comes at a time of increasing concern about rising obesity and falling levels of physical activity among our school children and Australian families.

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Nominations now open for the 2009 Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards

The Cycling Promotion Fund is calling for nominations to the Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards. This will be the 8th year these highly recognised National Awards will be conducted.

The Cycling Promotion Fund is delighted to announce the National Heart Foundation of Australia as principal partner for the Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards.


Last Updated ( Monday, 15 February 2010 )
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CPF Media Release: Bicycle sales weather global economic storm

The Cycling Promotion Fund is calling for continued Commonwealth investment in bicycle infrastructure projects of national significance following the release this week of statistics showing 2009 bicycle sales* of 1,154,077.

This also marks the 10th year in a row that bicycle sales in Australia have outstripped cars and the 8th year in a row they have exceeded 1 million. “Australian bicycle sales have shown amazing strength throughout the global recession,” said Stephen Hodge, spokesperson for the Cycling Promotion Fund.

Last Updated ( Friday, 22 January 2010 )
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Queensland: Cycling hits top gear as Aussie riders help propel economic cycle

Cycling Promotion Fund's Stephen Hodge was interviewed in the following article, The Courier Mail: Cycling hits top gear as Aussie riders help propel economic cycle. (8th January, 2010)

Some have dubbed it a lycra-led recovery. As car manufacturers relied on tax incentives to entice buyers, the demand for bicycles continued to gain pace in Queensland last year. 

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 January 2010 )
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