The Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RAC) has blogged on Perth’s worst suburbs for hoon drivers. See here for the blog posting. To me this raises the question: are the same suburbs bad for cyclists? Why not share your thoughts in the comments box below. The suburbs identified in the posting are Gosnells (No. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Road Rage’
Bicycling Transport Alliance Convenor Interviewed on 6PR (Howard Sattler)
Thanks to the Bicycle Transport Alliance (BTA) for a heads-up on this interview with Steven McKiernan the Convenor of BTA. The interview was conducted by Howard Sattler. I think the interview was handled well by Steven. Well worth a listen – click here for the audio.
Fatal Road Crash Data – Australian Road Deaths Database
I know a morbid subject, but all the same a useful resource for anyone interested in road safety or who wishes to substantive a submission or discussion on road safety in Australia. The Australian Road Deaths Database provides basic details of road transport crash fatalities in Australia as reported by the police each month to [...]
Why do some hate Lycra?
An interesting letter written by Geoff Owen of Wembley was published in the Post, February 27, 2010 questioning the apparent hatred of “Lycra wearing” cyclists, or more correctly the use of the word “Lycra” to demean a group of people. I thought Mr Owen’s letter was constructive so I penned the following reply which I [...]
Sharing a dirty word for some pedestrians
A letter appeared in this week’s issue (February 13, 2010 Vol 37 No. 7) of the Cambridge Post newspaper from the Pedestrian of Essex Street, Wembley, with the title “Sharing a dirty word for some cyclists.” I took the opportunity this morning to pen a short reply. That reply is below. Dear The Editor I [...]
