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]]> Comment on I have seen the (safe turn indicator) light. by James http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/2008/08/07/i-have-seen-the-safe-turn-indicator-light/#comment-348 James Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:17:55 +0000 http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/?p=113#comment-348 Good blog post. I bought a couple of these myself from the UK http://www.safe-turn.co.uk & they work really well. The light has a click switch on the top with 15 settings so you can adjust until it works for you. Definately should not be used as your only bike light though! But great for signaling a turn. Good blog post. I bought a couple of these myself from the UK http://www.safe-turn.co.uk & they work really well. The light has a click switch on the top with 15 settings so you can adjust until it works for you. Definately should not be used as your only bike light though! But great for signaling a turn.

]]> Comment on The actual photos from the tale of 2 rides by Vera (a dedicated reader) http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/2009/09/02/347/#comment-343 Vera (a dedicated reader) Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:50:28 +0000 http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/2009/09/02/347/#comment-343 I think that this is by far the most colourful entry. It captures what you have written. Looking forward to seeing more photos taken with your new camera. I think that this is by far the most colourful entry.
It captures what you have written.
Looking forward to seeing more photos taken with your new camera.

]]> Comment on The politics of Bicycle NSW. by Ken Hall http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/the-politics-of-bicycle-nsw/#comment-336 Ken Hall Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:01:25 +0000 http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/?p=142#comment-336 How do you know Bicycle NSW are the peak body Jonathon? Last year we walked away after examining the so called Peak Bodies statements you have published above. We finally went to Pedal Power after negotiating with Cycling NSW for BUG coverage. After many months they published a BUG section on their website which was pretty half hearted. Most cyclists I know purchase a bike then ride. They don't join any Peak Body. One year ago Bicycle NSW didn't know where half the BUG's were. Didn't have a contact address and certainly didn't support them. Since MacBUG moved on to Pedal power we haven't noticed any difference in support for cycling in Macarthur or anywhere else for that matter. We did have a speaker from the Peak Body come out to address a transport forum earlier this year but he spoke on riding to school and mentioned Ride To Work Girls. It's one thing to be a Peak Body and another to call yourself one. We simply couldn't handle throwing money away by paying membership fees for lack of service. Now we simply ride which is what its all about. Ken How do you know Bicycle NSW are the peak body Jonathon? Last year we walked away after examining the so called Peak Bodies statements you have published above. We finally went to Pedal Power after negotiating with Cycling NSW for BUG coverage. After many months they published a BUG section on their website which was pretty half hearted. Most cyclists I know purchase a bike then ride. They don’t join any Peak Body.
One year ago Bicycle NSW didn’t know where half the BUG’s were. Didn’t have a contact address and certainly didn’t support them. Since MacBUG moved on to Pedal power we haven’t noticed any difference in support for cycling in Macarthur or anywhere else for that matter. We did have a speaker from the Peak Body come out to address a transport forum earlier this year but he spoke on riding to school and mentioned Ride To Work Girls. It’s one thing to be a Peak Body and another to call yourself one. We simply couldn’t handle throwing money away by paying membership fees for lack of service. Now we simply ride which is what its all about.
Ken

]]> Comment on Bicycle tyres and the internet. by jonathonsbicycleblog http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/2009/06/21/bicycle-tyres-and-the-internet/#comment-332 jonathonsbicycleblog Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:05:29 +0000 http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/?p=233#comment-332 Thanks for the tip Paul. I have written another post on the issue and as you will see I took up your suggestion and used Probikekit. You are right about the range of gear on the internet. I hope you enjoy the follow up post Thanks for the tip Paul. I have written another post on the issue and as you will see I took up your suggestion and used Probikekit. You are right about the range of gear on the internet. I hope you enjoy the follow up post

]]> Comment on Easter Riding by hawaiian print shower http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/2009/04/12/easter-riding/#comment-331 hawaiian print shower Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:03:23 +0000 http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/?p=219#comment-331 HAHA Adding this to my bookmarks. Thank You HAHA Adding this to my bookmarks. Thank You

]]> Comment on Bicycle tyres and the internet. by Paul http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/2009/06/21/bicycle-tyres-and-the-internet/#comment-329 Paul Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:23:09 +0000 http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/?p=233#comment-329 I do love the LBS but its hard to go past the big reductions online. By the way, the postage from Probikekit is AUD$9.99 these days. Also I find it hard to find some products in the LBS whereas online.... I do love the LBS but its hard to go past the big reductions online. By the way, the postage from Probikekit is AUD$9.99 these days. Also I find it hard to find some products in the LBS whereas online….

]]> Comment on Slow news day in Melbourne: Bicycle registration and other Bullshit by jonathonsbicycleblog http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/2009/04/11/slow-news-day-in-melbourne-bicycle-registration-and-other-bullshit/#comment-328 jonathonsbicycleblog Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:19:40 +0000 http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/?p=216#comment-328 Jon while I agree that "road rules apply to cyclists as they do motorists". I regret to inform you that you have told us a little more about your knowlledge (and that of other motorists) of the Australian Road Rules, than what you intended in your comment. For staters The NSW road rules which incorporate the Australian Road Rules - found on the RTA website state "Under NSW legislation a bicycle is considered as a vehicle. As such, cyclists are required to obey the road rules, including stopping at red lights or Stop signs, Giving Way as indicated by signage and giving hand signals when changing direction. Just as cyclists have responsibilities when using the road system, they also have the right, like other vehicles, to use the road and be shown courtesy and care by other road users. Cyclists also have some special rights, which include: Riding two abreast, no more than 1.5 m apart Travelling to the front of a line of traffic on the left hand side of the stopped vehicles Travelling in Bus Lanes and Transit Lanes." I hope this sets you streight for further information see http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/bicycles/cyclingrules.html Jon while I agree that “road rules apply to cyclists as they do motorists”.
I regret to inform you that you have told us a little more about your knowlledge (and that of other motorists) of the Australian Road Rules, than what you intended in your comment. For staters The NSW road rules which incorporate the Australian Road Rules – found on the RTA website state “Under NSW legislation a bicycle is considered as a vehicle. As such, cyclists are required to obey the road rules, including stopping at red lights or Stop signs, Giving Way as indicated by signage and giving hand signals when changing direction. Just as cyclists have responsibilities when using the road system, they also have the right, like other vehicles, to use the road and be shown courtesy and care by other road users. Cyclists also have some special rights, which include:
Riding two abreast, no more than 1.5 m apart
Travelling to the front of a line of traffic on the left hand side of the stopped vehicles
Travelling in Bus Lanes and Transit Lanes.”
I hope this sets you streight for further information see http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/bicycles/cyclingrules.html

]]> Comment on Slow news day in Melbourne: Bicycle registration and other Bullshit by Jon http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/2009/04/11/slow-news-day-in-melbourne-bicycle-registration-and-other-bullshit/#comment-327 Jon Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:22:26 +0000 http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/?p=216#comment-327 Hi, Cyclists and motorists share the road. Cyclists are just as bad as motorists. Unfortunately, bikes and bones break easier than cars. Its time cyclists accept responsibility alongside motorists - the law states bikes should be ridden single file and that all road rules apply to cyclists as they do motorists. Being both a cyclist and motorist, Im extremely conscious of this and surprised other cyclists arent - will 10 cyclists stop a car running into the group without injury??? Where is the road rule test before you get on your bike anbd ride off? When will the governments stop building roads and start on integrated connecting bike paths... Hi,

Cyclists and motorists share the road. Cyclists are just as bad as motorists.

Unfortunately, bikes and bones break easier than cars.

Its time cyclists accept responsibility alongside motorists – the law states bikes should be ridden single file and that all road rules apply to cyclists as they do motorists. Being both a cyclist and motorist, Im extremely conscious of this and surprised other cyclists arent – will 10 cyclists stop a car running into the group without injury???

Where is the road rule test before you get on your bike anbd ride off?

When will the governments stop building roads and start on integrated connecting bike paths…

]]> Comment on The Tour De Hills Report – Sorting out the mechanical issues before the big ride. by Ex Back http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/the-tour-de-hills-report-sorting-out-the-mechanical-issues-before-the-big-ride/#comment-303 Ex Back Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:43:40 +0000 http://jonathonsbicycleblog.wordpress.com/?p=203#comment-303 I follow your blog for quite a long time and should tell you that your posts always prove to be of a high value and quality for readers. I follow your blog for quite a long time and should tell you that your posts always prove to be of a high value and quality for readers.

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