Cyclist roadside assistance service
If you're concerned about having a mechanical failure or getting a puncture while riding your bike and being stranded, RACT is offering a Bike Assist service.  Bike Assist is offered as a complimentary benefit to all existing and new RACT Roadside Ultimate members. For more information see RACT

Dealing with Swooping birds

For information on why birds swoop and tips on how to avoid or minimise the occurance see Dept of Sustainability & Environment website.

Some cyclists have reported that using cable ties poking out from their helmets also works. See http://www.bv.com.au/bikes-and-riding/10754/ for photos and more information.

You can now report incidents where objects are thrown at you from a vehicle while riding your bike. Contact the Litter Reporting Hotline and provide the licence plate, vehicle details and time and location of the incident and the driver will receive a fine for littering.

This website is to encourage women of all ages and levels of experience to enjoy the buzz of cycling more often.

Tips for parents and students, as well as reasons why cycling to school is so beneficial.

Some suggetions for getting started on the Bicycle Victoria website.

www.bv.com.au/inform.php?a=6&b=31&c=387
or Cycle Instead
www.cycleinstead.org.au

Nicola Dunnecliffe-Wells shares her tips

Practical advice from the Urban Bicyclist

How to stay warm and dry

Tips from increasing your endurance and training for longer rides to getting up and down those hills.