Category Archives: Helmets

Free Helmet Give-a-Ways to Vendors

Posted on Tuesday, 21 September, 2010 by Bill

On Saturday 18th I had a chance to ride one of the CityCycle bikes and also had a chance to chat with one of the Brisbane City Council’s  representatives about the CityCycle scheme and the issues that have been raised … Continue reading →

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The Bicycle Helmet Laws

Posted on Tuesday, 21 September, 2010 by Bill

Recently on the 19 September the ABC Radio National, Background Briefing ran a story on the issues regarding the helmet laws that we have had in here in Australia since 1990. This story compares the European standards where helmet laws … Continue reading →

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It’s just not worth it.

Posted on Monday, 6 September, 2010 by Bill

Last week we had the official start of CityCycle with the opening of subscriptions for those who wanted to get on board early. As it stands, the start with the bikes in the stations is due for the 1st of … Continue reading →

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CityCycle – Missing a Great Opportunity?

Posted on Friday, 27 August, 2010 by Bill

As I’ve mentioned before, my motivation in starting this site is promote CitCycle and all the advantages that it can bring to Brisbane. I’m not a naysayer like some that the media like to promote who say CityCycle will be … Continue reading →

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Do We Want a London Success or a Melbourne Failure?

Posted on Saturday, 7 August, 2010 by Bill

In the last post Mike Robbo commented with some interesting points  about the Melbourne Bike Share programme and the London Barclays Bike. Rather than repeat them here I encourage you to go read his excellent, long and informative post on … Continue reading →

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Helmets

Posted on Sunday, 25 July, 2010 by Bill

Over on the About page there is already a discussion that I realised from the get go was going to be a major issue with the introduction of City Cycle and one of the reasons why I decided to start … Continue reading →

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