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The week’s top bike news from around the world, brought to you every Friday.
Local
Bike riders save economy $21 on each commute
The federal government wants to increase the number of people who make short trips by foot or bicycle after a report card on the performance of Australia’s cities found rapid changes in the labour market would pose big challenges to transport infrastructure.
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Commonwealth: Bikes are infrastructure
For the first time bikes have qualified as transport infrastructure under the strict criteria of the Infrastructure Australia Priority List. Infrastructure Australia, which assesses and analyses major infrastructure projects for Federal Government funding, has determined that the Inner Sydney Regional Bike Network is an ‘Early Stage Project’ in the priority list.
Magpie madness descends
Not this year. We’re forming our defense strategy early and collecting tips and tricks for keeping the maggies at bay to include in out October-November issue. If you have a strategy that works, we want to hear it.
International
Pedal-powered creature comforts
DIY gurus take note – the bar has been well and truly raised by an Englishman who’s constructed a pedal-powered campervan. Featuring a small kitchen and a pair of beds – and even a hidden toilet – the project was completed in just two weeks. Looks like an amazing – if a little cramped – way to see the countryside.
Copenhagen rides to the front
Copenhageners are riding more frequently and are more satisfied with their cycling city than ever before, according to the 2012 Copenhagen Bicycle Account. The bi-annual Bicycle Account, which assesses cycling development in the City of Copenhagen, found 1.27 million kilometres were cycled each day in 2012, up 36% from 1996.
Health
Men in the dark about heart attacks
A study has found that male heart attack survivors remain unaware of their risk factors, despite cardiovascular disease remaining the most common cause of hospital admissions and deaths in Australia.
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Video
Social Cycling Austin breaks it down to look as easy as it really is.
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