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Cycling in the press
8 February 2010
The Courier Mail report last Saturday (6/2/10) has angered many in the cycling world. It is interesting that the poll associated with the on-line version of the story has been 'pro-bike' with a majority of people saying bikes are not a hazard on the road.
BQ participates in the media, even though articles are often designed to suit the media outlet's agenda of creating the most controversy possible. For instance, Ben Wilson was not asked to give any "Case for cyclists". The comments were all lifted from a 20-minute conversation about a range of things relating to cycling. The "Case against cyclists" was a very unfair, retrospective rebuttal to the Courier Mail's own constructed "Case for cycling".
BQ's position remains the same: Cycling is great and a benefit to society. We'll keep promoting it positively and seeing more people cycling is great news for Queensland.
It's confirmed: we're going through the tunnel!
5 February 2010
The BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge and the Great Brisbane Bike Ride are always the big highlights of Bike Week. But this year, they are going to be something special. Not only do you get the famous timed climb of Mt Coot-tha, not only do you get Brisbane's iconic river ride, but also, the route will go through the brand-new Clem7 tunnel.
So, make sure you are getting ready for this amazing ride. Join the River City Cycles team from 8 February for six weekly preparation rides in the lead up to the BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge on 21 March 2010. Get ready to take on the BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge and receive tips from Ben Johnson, a former professional rider for the French Agritubel Pro Cycling Team. The details are in this PDF.
Events Intern: work at Bicycle Queensland
25 January 2010
See the Jobs at BQ page for more information.
Super Tuesday is coming!
25 January 2010
Super Tuesday is becoming the de facto national bike-counting day. It is held on the first Tuesday of March each year, and organised by Bicyle Victoria in co-operation with Bicycle Queensland, local councils and local bicycle user groups around Australia.
Bicycle Queensland has counted cyclists and pedestrians on a regular basis in Brisbane's CBD, but Super Tuesday ramps this count to a whole new level. We will be looking for people to count bikes around Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regional councils.
To put this in perspective, to run one of BQ's old counts around the Brisbane area, we needed about 20 volunteers. To do Super Tuesday, we will need about 200 volunteers.
So, if you can help from 7-9am on the morning of Tuesday 2 March, visit this page on Bicycle Victoria's website to find out more!
http://www.bv.com.au/bike-futures/91111/
Goldcross Family Ride this Sunday
22 January 2010
Goldcross, one of the sponsors of BQ's upcoming Bike Week, are running a free Family Fun Ride this Sunday, 9am at New Farm Park. See this flyer for details.
Entries open for Bike Week events!
21 January 2010
The BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge, and the Great Brisbane Bike Ride, and the Goldcross Family Fun Ride are the three big highlight events of Bike Week. All three rides are on Sunday 21 March, and entries are now open! Go to the Bike Week section of the BQ site to enter and find out more.
Bicycle Queensland 2010 AGM
20 January 2010
Bicycle Queensland's Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday 24 March 2010 starting at 7pm at Souths Leagues Club, Jane Street, West End. All members are welcome to attend. See the 2010 AGM page for details.
National Ride2School Day
8 January 2010
Wednesday 17 March 2010 is National Ride2School Day. The nationwide celebration of walking and riding to school is Australia's largest active event for school students. Schools can order a promotional kit which includes posters and a CD-ROM with tips and advice on hosting a successful day. Register at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KNRC85H
Cycle Queensland photo comp winner
17 December 2009
Congratulations to Peter J of Lawnton! Peter submitted the winning photo (below) in our 2009 "Picture the people who make Cycle Queensland" photo competition. The prize of a digital photography book and $200 is on its way!
Thanks to all those who entered. The photos certainly showed a vast range of happy experiences and encounters on Cycle Queensland 2009. Let's do it all again in 2010. Thanks also to our friend and Cycle Queensland original, Warren Salomon, for the competition idea and providing the prizes. -- BQ Events Team
Membership has its advantages for Mathew
16 December 2009
Congratulations to Mathew J who won the new member competition for five free tickets to the BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge 2010. Mathew will be inviting four of his mates to "do the Coot-tha". Start training now as entries will open online on 4 January!
End of year sale, exclusive BQ members only
3 December 2009
Bicycle Queensland has some great jerseys for sale which celebrate our previous events including the ever-popular Cycle Queensland and Brisbane to the Gold Coast. The jerseys are $30 each. There are limited sizes available (Womens' medium and smaller) so get in quick to avoid disappointment. Order by calling the BQ office on (07) 3844 1144 or dropping in to see us at 28 Vulture Street, West End.
Bike Buddies
17 November 2009
Bicycle Queensland has combined forces with TravelSmart (Queensland Transport & Main Roads) for our Bike Buddies program. And there's a Bike Buddy ready to show new cyclists the safest way to ride to Brisbane's CBD this Thursday (19 November).
Bicycle Queensland's manager Ben Wilson said: "This project is tailored to assist any person in Brisbane make the switch to cycling. It will get more people out of cars, and free up space on public transport and could reduce congestion."
BQ's Bike Buddies project runs every month and even has bicycle chaperones who accompany new riders who can't make the regular monthly rides.
"As well as helping new riders find the best route to work, we're offering riders advice on dealing with traffic, getting in and through the CBD and can even assist with bike parking and showers at workplaces," Ben said.
Around Brisbane on Thursday, Bike Buddies will be available from the north (Stafford), south (Annerley), east (Stones Corner) and west (Ashgrove) of the CBD, leaving at 7am from designated points.
"But for riders who can't make it this month, or would like more individual attention, Bicycle Qld will offer a 'we come to you' service which will take any hassle out of new cycle commuters first rides," Ben Wilson said.
Get the glass off our roads
6 November 2009
Bicycle Queensland supports this e-petition to introduce a refund on drink containers to clean up our streets, parks and cycleways of glass and associated litter.
South Australian streets have much less puncture-causing glass thanks to the 10c refund on bottles in that state. That link again:
http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/view/EPetitions_qld/CurrentEPetition.aspx?PetNum=1336