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More than half of Queenslanders would like to see licences on bicycles

But most admit motorists are generally more to blame for collisions

Sun, Feb 24, 2013 11:30
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Munda Biddi Trail (psource- www.mundabiddi.org)

World’s longest off-road cycling trail, 1,000km, nears completion in Western Australia (+ video)

Munda Biddi Trail runs through 1,000km of unspoilt country and includes camp huts for overnight stops

Mon, Feb 11, 2013 15:20
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Syringe

Australian Crime Commission’s damning doping report; meanwhile Rafa Nadal says Puerto trial damaging Spain’s image

Givernment commits itself to fighting doping on what is being called "“The blackest day in Australian sport”

Thu, Feb 07, 2013 22:40
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White cycle helmet

Cyclists in Australia who don’t wear helmets more likely to take risks, claims study

People disobeying helmet law may be more inclined to flout other laws, says academic

Tue, Feb 05, 2013 00:37
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White cycle helmet

Twilight star Robert Pattinson falls foul of Aussie helmet laws

British actor let off with caution after fan's pics of him riding without helmet make it into papers

Thu, Jan 31, 2013 12:54
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Melbourne (© Diliff, Wiki Commons)

Melbourne cyclists plan protest against Australia’s compulsory helmet laws

Civil disobedience protest launched by new campaign group Freestyle Cyclists

Thu, Sep 27, 2012 11:12
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A Ride Down Under

As winter turns to spring in the UK, in Australia it’s the other way around. David Else joins a late season sportive in the Land Down Under

Sun, Apr 29, 2012 13:32
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South Park Lice Capades epsiode (source Comedy Central)

Brisbane woman claims city’s bike share helmet spread head lice

Council rejects claim her nephew caught - and also points out that under-18s aren't allowed to ride hire bikes

Thu, Mar 01, 2012 00:51
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Simon Gerrans in Australian national champion’s jersey (picture source – GreenEdge on Facebook

Simon Gerrans gets GreenEdge’s first win and takes Australian national road race title + video

31-year-old outsprints Team Sky's Richie Porte and Lampre-ISD's Matthew Lloyd to win title for first time

Sun, Jan 08, 2012 10:06
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Australia’s Chloe Hosking to apologise for calling Pat McQuaid “a bit of a dick”

Commonwealth Games medallist sticks by her point though - female cyclists deserve more recognition

Tue, Jan 03, 2012 08:47
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