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Town of Mosman Park Cycling and Pedestrian Plan 2012 – 2032 – No PSP?

Jan 14th, 2012

The Town of Mosman Park has released for public comment, the Town of Mosman Park Cycling and Pedestrian Plan 2012 – 2032. If you are a resident of the Town of Mosman Park or ride in the Town please take a moment to review the plan and make a submission. We cannot expect to get good quality infrastructure if we do not participate in the planning process.

Town of Mosman Park Cycling and Pedestrian Plan 2012-2032

The Town of Mosman Park Cycling and Pedestrian Plan in its draft form is available for public comment from until February, 17 2012. The Town of Mosman park is planning to spend a whole $16,205 average per year on bicycling routes and bike paths over the next 20 years. Yep a whole $16,000 a year and this includes the Town getting involved int he plan and design phase of the Principal Shared Path bike path to Fremantle, but wait for it, they are not going near that until 2027/2028 financial year, that is in 15 years time! (more…)

Posted in: Transportation.

ITS FRIDAY: Team Clonc + Brompton = Hip Folders

Jan 13th, 2012

by Aushiker.

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Thanks to Benjamin J Taylor for this one.

Posted in: Celebrating Cycling.

Being Cyclist Aware – Some Considerations for Drivers – A Road Safety Note

Jan 10th, 2012

by Aushiker.

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The UK website driver focused website, Carbuzz, recently posted some advice on being cyclist aware. The blog post is titled “What drivers can do to be more cyclist aware” and as the authors note, “this isn’t an anti-driving post, we’re not lambasting drivers. As much as drivers need to be more cyclist aware, follow road rules and drive safely, vice versa also applies!” I do feel that advice given is well worth sharing and hence I am picking up the key points made and reflecting them with a Western Australian focus. Please visit the Carbuzz blog for the full posting.

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Posted in: Health & Safety.

Crud Raceguard Mudguard Owner Review

Jan 8th, 2012

by Aushiker.

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I have been using a set of Crud Raceguard mudguards since July 2011 when I got around to fitting them to my Giant XTC 2 in time for a tour of the south-west of Western Australia taking in the Munda Biddi Trail. I cannot recall when I purchased these mudguards but they appear to be the same as Crud Raceguard mudguards shown on the Crud Product website.

Crud Raceguard - Front Mudguard

I have really only used these on the one tour so my experience with them in the rain has been limited to more road riding than playing in the dirt and mud, but that said, my primary use of this bike is off-road touring so my review of the Crud Raceguard is from that perspective anyway. In summary I am pretty happy with these mudguards. Both the front and rear mudguards where easy to fit and did the trick keeping the mud and rain off me and the bike. Would I buy them again? For sure. They are a good piece of kit.

For more details about the Crud Raceguard mudguards and how I have found them, please scroll down. (more…)

Posted in: Equipment Reviews.

Deuter Rack Pack II Panniers Owner Review

Jan 7th, 2012

by Aushiker.

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Deuter Rack Pack II

I have been using a set of Deuter Rack Pack II panniers since I first got into bicycling in 2007. I have used these panniers on tours, on commutes when I need to take clothes etc into the office and on food shopping expeditions. I thought it was about time I wrote up my experience with these panniers which I am now passing on as they are being replaced with a pair of Ortlieb Bike-Packer Plus Panniers. Hopefully they will continue to provide years of service to the future owner.