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7 Feb:  World Champions McCulloch and Meares reunite for World Championships

Reigning World Champions and world record holders, Anna Meares and Kaarle McCulloch, will reunite for their first team sprint of the season when they line up in the final round of the 2010-2011 UCI Track World Cup Classics. Read more.

 23 Jan: Cmeron Meyer wins Santos Tour Down Under

West Australia\'s Cameron Meyer (Garmin-Cervelo) is the 2011 Santos Tour Down Under Champion at the end of six stages and 762 kilometres of racing in the opening UCI WorldTour event of the season.Read more...

12 Jan: Meyer bags birthday gold

Western Australia\'s Cameron Meyer celebrated his twenty-third birthday by successfully defending his Australian time trial crown at the 2011 Mars Cycling Australia Road National Championships in Learmonth today with Shara Gillow collecting the elite women\'s crown. Read More...

10 Jan:More lights detecting cyclists

More and more sets of traffic lights in the metropolitan area are being fitted to detect cyclists. Read more...

30 November: Sydney Cycle Ways - Council claims cycleway success, but not all are convinced

THE City of Sydney is claiming early success for its contentious new cycleways, releasing the results of a new bike count which showed an average of 40 per cent more bikes on the road during the morning peak compared with six months ago. In the evening peak, it has recorded a 29 per cent increase. Read more....

On 23 November The Australian did their own report into Sydney\'s new cycle lanes and weren\'t as impressed. Read the full article here (pdf).

30 November: Australian Cyclist of the Year Award finalists named

The Jayco 2010 Australian Cyclist of the Year Awards will be held on Sunday 5 December 2010 at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. The awards will celebrate the achievements of Australian cyclists and recognise some of those who have contributed to the success of the sport in 2010. Read more...

30 November: Landis: clenbuterol use rampant in cycling

AP The use of the banned muscle-building and weight-loss stimulant that Tour de France champion Alberto Contador tested positive for is widespread in cycling, according to disgraced American cyclist Floyd Landis. Read more...

28 November: Copenhagen plans super highways ... for bikes

COPENHAGEN (AFP) - Copenhagen, one of the world\'s most bicycle-friendly cities, has begun turning its extensive network of cycle paths into bike highways in an effort to push more commuters to leave their cars at home. Read more...

June- Report released - Developing a Community of Cycling in WA

Commonly known as the Brown Report, the Developing a Community of Cycling in WA has now been released for general comment. BWA played a significant role in bringing about this report as we recognised that there was a need for greater coordination across all aspects of riding (sport, transport and recreation).
Although we support the report, we do not agree with some of its content. BWA is currently in discussions with a variety of organisations including Bikewest and the Department of Sport and Recreation. We aim position ourselves so we can gain the best value for our members and help get more people riding more often with better infrastructure thorughout the state.

Read the full Report Here

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October 6 - Aussies cyclists can match Melbourne

Australia got off to a perfect start on day one of the cycling, sweeping all three track gold medals on offer to boost hopes that the 11 golds of Melbourne could well be attainable - and perhaps even beatable

October 4 - No breeze for track cyclist

Australia\'s track cyclists may be the only visitors to steamy Delhi who don\'t want air-conditioned comfort.

Gold medal hope Anna Meares and Australian officials have urged organisers to turn down the air-conditioning inside the velodrome - hoping that will help the cyclists not only set faster times, but actually stay on their bikes.

October 4 - City wows world with perfect event

GEELONG was the centre of the sporting universe yesterday as more than 156,000 people packed the streets to see Norway\'s Thor Hushovd win the coveted 2010 UCI Road World Championship\'s main event.

September 22 - Could Copenhagen lanes be the way forward for Perth?

As more Perth commuters opt to ride their bicycles to work, there are fresh calls for more dedicated bike paths on city roads.

Academics say the paths should be similar to those used in Copenhagen in Denmark, with a barrier between the cyclist and the motorist to improve safety and increase the confidence of cyclists.

August 25 - Men can medal, says cycling selector

Australian cycling selector Shayne Bannan has strongly defended some contentious decisions for the world road championships, saying the host nation is a definite medal chance.

July 26 - Bike culture hits London\'s Cafes

It might be the inspiration of the Tour de France, the traffic or the unexpectedly hot weather, but London has gone cycle crazy

July 15 - Obama spends $1.2 billion on walking and cycling initiatives

The Obama administration more than doubled spending on cycling and walking initiatives to $1.2 billion (£810 million) last year as it seeks to coax Americans out of their cars.

July 3 - The future of cycling put to the vote in Brussels

The European Parliament has voted in favour of a report that labels cycling as crucial to the future of transport policy

May 19 - Screening of Cycling Events on the Northbridge Piazza

Events such as Giro d\'Italia, Tour of California and the UCI MTB World Cup 2010 will be screened on the Super Screen in the Northbridge Piazza during the month of May. For a full list of viewing times, please click here.

14 May - Study released confirms Benefits of bike network far outweigh cost

An inner-city network of bike paths would deliver economic benefits more than triple the cost of building it, according to the first full economic appraisal of cycleways in Australia.
The report, commissioned by the City of Sydney, says the 293-kilometre network proposed by 15 councils would deliver $506 million in economic benefits to the community over 30 years, $3.88 for every dollar spent.

21 April - The need to stay alert

BWA says cyclists, like all road users, need to pay full attention while on the road.
A woman cyclist who was killed last month after being struck by a train near Tauranga, New Zealand, is believed to have been listening to an iPod-style music player.
Any person riding their bike, like any other road user, needs to pay attention to the traffic and not be distracted. BWA recommends that riders should refrain from the use headphones while cycling. If you must listen to music, ensure the volume is low enough to hear other road users, sirens and warning bells at railway level crossings.

March 18 - Don\'t be a Gutter Bunny

The UK Institute of Advanced Motorists is urging cyclists to make themselves seen and to “claim their lane”, moving out into the middle of the lane when approaching a junction or parked cars.

Duncan Pickering, IAM Cycling Development Manager, said: \"There has been some debate as to whether cyclists should stick to the kerb or push out into the road when riding in built-up areas. Our advice to cyclists, based on a comprehensive study, is to stay near to the kerb on long even stretches, but to assert yourself when approaching a junction, pushing out into the road and putting yourself in the direct view of drivers.\"
 

Worlds Fastest Cyclist Hits 82.3 MPH

Sam Whittingham is the fastest cyclist on the planet, having pedalled his sleek recumbent bicycle to a stunning 82.3 mph to claim the world record for a human-powered vehicle.

16 Mar - Free Breakfast in Subi

The city invites Subiaco residents, students and workers to cycle to the Subiaco Bike to Work Breakfast on Friday 19 March. Come to the Dome Cafe on Rockerby Road between 7am and 9am and receive a free breakfast as well as the chance to win great prizes.

16 Mar - Spin to Cure Diabetes

What can you achieve in 8 minutes? Teams from corporate organisations are wanted to enter a stationary bicycle competition –a race to see who can rack up the most mileage. Each team, made up of five people, must spin for 40 minutes. Get your 5 friends together and register

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