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What's On
Bike Week - Registrations open 6 February See Bike Week 2010 page.
AAMI survey - drivers attitued towards cyclists 84 per cent of Tasmanian drivers surveyed said they would like to see better facilities for cyclists. See The Age website
Super Tuesday bike counts - Tuesday 2 March 2010
Volunteers are wanted to assist with counting cyclists in the Greater Hobart area. Each counter who completes a successful count can nominate a BUG, school or club to receive $50 as a reward for their efforts. Also, counters will receive a pack prior to the day that will include all materials needed for the count including a free Super Tuesday T-Shirt. You can register on-line and select the location you wish to count from Thursday 4 Feb at Super Tuesday website.
State Government Walking and Cycling Strategy 2 Feb 2010. The Tasmanian Urban Passenger Transport Framework was released on the weekend, which sets out the Government’s future approach to developing Tasmania’s urban passenger transport systems. The Framework document, along with the Walking and Cycling Strategy, is now available on DIER’s website at www.dier.tas.gov.au/passengertransportframework
Bicycle Dreams DVD In making Bicycle Dreams, filmmaker Stephen Auerbach and his crew worked around the clock to capture the highs and lows of the the Race Across America. With 18 cameras in the field, the team searched for innovative ways to document an event that sees half its participants abandon, including a midrace trip to the emergency room. Auerbach then took on the enormous task of editing hundreds of hours of material into a powerful, inspiring look inside the most difficult race on earth; since its spring release, the film has won nine film-festival awards. Bicycle Dreams is available for $20 at www.bicycledreamsmovie.com
Hobart Rivulet Linear Park Masterplan Jan 2010. Hobart Council will be undertaking a masterplan of the Hobart Rivulet Linear Park which will also include the multi-user track. Council has finalised arrangements for land purchase of the former Boags Brewery site at Anglesea St which will provide a continuation of the track along the rivulet for walking and cycling, avoiding the existing steep bypass over the hill. For more see Hobart Council page.
Tasman Bridge fire hydrants and ramps - what's happening? Jan 2010. DIER announced in November that modification works would be happening to the hydrants on the upstream side of the bridge but to date nothing has been visible. To find out what's happening see Tasman Bridge page.
Hobart Council adopts Sustainable Transport Strategy Jan 2010. At its Monday 14 December 2009 Council meeting a Sustainable Transport Strategy was adopted in principle. This strategy outlines a vision for the future transport sustainability of urban Greater Hobart and beyond. The Council welcomes public comment on the document. For more see Hobart Council page.
Great Western Tiers - ride suggestions The Great Western Tiers website has 4 ride suggestions with maps and accommodatation, making it easy to plan a cycling weekend away. See http://www.greatwesterntiers.net.au/maps/cycling for more info.
CyclingSouth Newsletter #46 - Feb 2010 If you didn't receive a newsletter you can download it here. If you would like to be added to our email list send your name, suburb/town and email address to
