Stupid bike paths

Creating a safe bike lane or cycle path is more than just painting a line (and a picture of a bike) on the road or footpath. It seems obvious to cyclists, but sometimes "they" just don't seem to get it.

We have a few examples in Coffs of bike lanes suddenly ending or being used as parking lanes... but the problem seems to be a worldwide epidemic. Perhaps we aren't doing too badly around here after all... though it might be interesting for us to take out our cameras when we are next riding around Coffs, to highlight some of the bike lane issues that we do have.

This photo was taken from a classic UK cycling campaign website section - 'Cycling Facility of the Month' - well worth a browse for a laugh (of the 'if you didn't laugh you'd cry' variety.) They have even published a book!

Other links on that site have some interesting discussions about the pros and cons of bike lanes. (Though on one of those reports I wish that cyclist was wearing a helmet!)

The video on this site highlights the curse of the 'short bike lane' in LA, California.

Tracey

Bike Week activities in the Coffs area

BUG reps have been liaising with the organisers of Bike Week to see where and how we can be involved - in terms of raising the profile of cycling in and around Coffs.

This is the draft program so far (click on it to bring up an enlarged image.)


Anne Shearer has asked if BUGs would help organise some kid's events for Bike Fest 07 at the Velodrome on Sunday 23rd. September

Anyone got any bright ideas for events that kids would enjoy?

Perhaps an observation ride like the one Sue organised would be good. We could have it around the Veledrome, BMX track , skate board ramp etc. staying off roads.

Any other ideas??

Could we have an extra breakfast ride on the 30th Sept as the final bike week event. Perhaps start at the Velodrome, Sawtell for breakfast, a quick trip around Bongil Bongil and back to the Veledrome. Any takers?

Ride to CHEC day

The Uni wants to assemble as many bikes as possible between 8 & 9 am on the lawn in front of Campus where the bike track enters. This is as a visual message to demonstrate need/ desire and to support the further development of facilities, on & off campus. This starts their campaign which aims to increase regular riders to campus.

Simple breakfast (juice, cereal and perhaps BBQ) is planned to be ready for 830 in the nearby O block foyer. Visitors are welcome to stay on for other activities planned for environmental day but classes generally start at 9. Please phone 66593299 for more details.

So if you have the time, ride out to the uni and support this initiative.