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This month
- In a Cyclist-Friendly City, a Black Hole for Bikes: What exactly was he planning to do with 2,865 bicycles? By Ian Austen. Toronto Journal (21 Aug 2008)
- Four steps to tackle global warming right now: Two wheeled fleet offers hospitality to restaurant staff. End Special Deals for 4WD's. Insist on fuel efficient cars. Abolish fringe benefits tax anomaly. By Reid Sexton. The Age (3 Aug 2008)
July
- Cadel took us on the ride of our lives : Helen Cocks had plenty of time to think about the possible scenarios as she made the long flight from Australia to Paris to surprise son Cadel Evans at the finish of the penultimate stage of the Tour de France. By Valkerie Mangnall. Canberra Times (28 Jul 2008)
- Couch pomme de terre : Food, scenery, language and a snooze on the sofa - restaurant writer John Lethlean finds his speed in the Le Tour. By John Lethlean. The Age (26 July 2008)
- A bike often gets you there quicker : Bikes are not only better for the environment, they can also be efficient. By Chris Saliba. The Age (21 Jul 2008)
- Gerrans wins stage as Cadel stays in touch : Australia's run of glory at the Tour de France continued with Simon Gerrans surprising himself - let alone everyone else - by winning the first stage in the Alps by outsprinting two fellow breakaway riders. By Rupert Guinness. Sydney Morning Herald (21 Jul 2008)
- Eurobike plan for city : The State Government has turned to Copenhagen and Berlin in an effort to transform Melbourne into a free-wheeling haven for cyclists. By Hamish Heard. Melbourne Leader (23 Jul 2008)
- Tour de Melbourne : Elite athletes line up for a ride around France this weekend. Vin Maskell meets a bunch of cyclists who ride through the streets of Melbourne for a living. By Vin Maskell. The Age (03 Jul 2008)
June
- Health Benefits of Cycling (audio): When the Labor government came to power last November, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd promised to make the fight against obesity a national health priority. A new report suggests that cycling could be part of the solution. ABC Radio Breakfast Show (4 June 2008)
Earlier favourites
- Riders say plan is on the right path : Cyclists are breathings sighs of relief over plans for more bike paths across the city. By Ashley Gardiner & Natalie Tzaczuk. The Age (3 Apr 2008)
- Council faces bike lane fight : MELBOURNE City Council's plan for new separated bicycle lanes on a major East Melbourne road must be overturned, the Master Builders Association says. By Clay Lucas. The Age (23 April 2008)
- Drivers find cyclists a hazard: survey : More than 60 per cent of Victorian motorists find cyclists are a road hazard, according to research carried out by insurer AAMI. The Age (26 Feb 2008)
- London's two-wheel transformation - London is likely to become one of the most cycle-friendly places in the world, with a series of two-wheeler superhighways cutting a swath through traffic and congestion. By Matthew Taylor. The Guardian UK (9 Feb 2008)
- Pedalling environmental ease : Thousands of Victorian schoolkids are breathing easier after helping to remove almost 1600 tonnes of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. By Sarah Wotherspoon. Herald Sun (10 Dec 2007)
- Humor: Innovations for safer riding : Consider the modern automobile. It is a wonder of safety-conscious engineering. Air bags. Anti-lock brakes. Crumple zones. Run-flat tires. Really, it takes considerable ingenuity and a can-do attitude to get yourself seriously injured in a car anymore. And then there is the bicycle. By Elden "Fat Cyclist" Nelson. Bikeradar.com (13 Nov 2007)
- Goodbye lycra, hello street cred : its official - cycling is now cool, thanks for designs from Chanel, Paul Smith and Armani. By Toby Clements. The Telegraph (31 Oct 2007)
- Bicycle Sheds peddled - Secret meetings behind the bike shed are a thing of the past - few such structures remain in Victorian schools. By Blanche Clark. Herald Sun (18 Oct 2007).
- Peddling the right message for Melbourne : THIS morning Melbourne glimpsed what the future could, and should, look like. The Age editorial (17 Oct 2007)
- Lycra brigade descends on city : More than 6000 people took advantage of a free breakfast at Federation Square this morning to fill their stomachs after this year's Ride to Work Day. By Jane Holyroyd. The Age (17 Oct 2007)
- City cycling doubles - Melbourne commuters are leading the pedal power charge with the number of people cycling to work almost doubling in the past year. Herald-Sun (17 Oct 2007)
- Carry-on cycling catches on - Cycling has come a long way since the days of the penny farthing, when immaculately dressed aristocrats rode 1.5m wheels down bumpy country lanes. By Jonathon Andrews. Bayside Leader (25 Sept 2007)
- A busy street makes room for bikes : Cyclists and pedestrians never quite imagined it this way, but maybe there is a use for all those cars after all. By William Neuman. The New York Times (23 Sept 07)
- Reinventing the wheel : For a healthy, outdoor holiday on a budget, with a chance to make new friends, you can't beat organised bicycle rides. By Peter Needham. The Age (16 Sept 2007)
- TAC plays hardball on claims : Victoria's Transport Accident Commission has been accused of bullying vulnerable road crash victims and trying to cut services to which they are entitled. By Stephen Moynihan. The Age (13 Sept 2007)
- Cycling groups lobby politicians : Four of Australia's largest cycling organisations have joined forces and called on both major political parties to get behind bike riding. The West Australian (13 Sept 2007)
- Mayor first declares he'll run, now no SO sure : John So confirmed for the first time yesterday that he would seek a third term as Melbourne's Lord Mayor. By Clay Lucas. The Age (16 Aug 2007)
- Cyclists shave their legs to 'look good' - The truth is out. The Age (9 Aug 2007)
- Blazing a brave trail in Melbourne - The idea that Melbourne is a Utopia for cyclists, who breeze along our boulevards in a continuous blurring whirr of chrome and black elastic, is part of the grand illusion that has become synonymous with a way of life lived by few but envied by many. The Age editorial (4 Aug 2007)
- Parking pods boost for riders - Bicycle Victoria is about to launch its new bike parking pods in two CBD office buildings, as part of its plan to increase the number of two-wheeled commuters. By Cameron Houston & Stephen Moynihan. The Age (4 Aug 2007)
- Want to save the environment? Get on yer bike! : We should stop abusing the travellers on two wheels - they are a far lesser menace than drivers. By Catherine Deveny. The Age (25 Jul 2007)
- Bay Bash : Cycling is booming, and so is the annual Around the Bay in a Day, now in its 15th year. By Daniel Hoy. Herald Sun (31 July 2007)
- Council to push for more bike lanes : Melboune City Council will push ahead with its controversial Copenhagen-style bike lanes on three more major city roads. By Clay Lucas & Stephen Moynihan. The Age (28 Jul 2007)
- 20,000 New Bikes in Paris: Paris is bracing for a transport revolution later this year with the arrival of more than 20,000 self-service bicycles thanks to a deal between city hall and one of the world's leading suppliers of urban advertising. news.com.au (31 Jul 2007)
- Nude Cyclist taking to Aussie Streets : Male cyclists taking part in a nude environmental protest ride in Brisbane next month will be urged to equip themselves with one vital item - a sock. The Age (13 Feb 2007)
- UK road rules changed to aid Cyclists : Road laws are being changed to protect cyclists. The Daily Mail (30 May 2007)
- On Your Bikes: Cycling is booming as commuters get on their bikes to avoid road congestion and the public transport crush. By Ashley Gardiner. Herald Sun 25 Jul 2007.
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