Unrequited Art

The Julie Ruin - Run Fast (Official Lyric Video)

Robo-rainbow from Sverige

This awesome machine was created by Svenska street Artist Karl Adam Warrol aka "Akay". In addition to the Robo-Rainbow, Akay has also made another similar, but simpler apparatus that goes behind the bicycle and paints only straight lines, allowing the user to spray quickly while in motion, thus lessening the risk of capture. Can't wait till they start selling them at Aldi.

robo-rainbow from mudlevel on Vimeo.

Busy morning for this dude.

Photo by Fleur Townley

Find yourself a bike buddie!

Would you like an experienced rider to help you find the ideal route to work? Maybe give you some tips on safe riding? Bike Buddies is a volunteer-run program that has been set up in Sydney by three enthusiastic riders. They love getting around by bike, and want to share this joy with more people.  What better way than to connect others to encourage and help each other!

Sign up here http://www.bikebuddies.net.au/

Marrickville Council wins our vote

After five years of struggle we are finally going to get the missing link for Regional route 5, connecting the beautiful Cooks River bike path with Marrickville Station and on to Camperdown. Although it seems such a wonderful idea (and frankly obvious) campaigners had to overcome a great deal of resistance from certain councillors who seem to view bicycles as some sort of Communist vehicle of choice.

Next time you go to vote in Marrickville Council area make sure you remember NOT to vote for the following three recidivist councillors, Victor Macri, Morris Hanna and Rosana Tyler. We don't want backwards looking people like that representing us.

Do vote for our excellent Mayor Jo Haylan.

Bring back the old Tour rules

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Transport

I wish my city was this civilised.

Bicycle Anecdotes from Amsterdam from Streetfilms on Vimeo.

The right to bike.

Saudi women are not allowed to drive but they have recently gained the right to bike in "parks and recreational areas". However, they have to be accompanied by a male relative and dressed in the full Islamic head-to-toe abaya. I love the poster. It shows the absurdity of the whole thing.
Free the woman!

A Dutch cycling blogger visits Sydney and shares his opinions on the state of our infrastructure.

http://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/2013/10/17/a-trip-to-sydney-australia/

Drive like an adult

Cycling in the US from a Dutch perspective

Canberra Pursuit Promo 2

Roadside refreshment

BICYCLES IN THE ANGLO-BOER WAR OF 1899-1902

Australian rifle section mounted on a couple of rather unusual bicycles. Built by the Royal Australian Cycle Corps, the ‘War Cycle' was a pair of 'tandem' bicycles outfitted with rims allowing them to be used on rail tracks. The bikes were painted a khaki colour and above a pair of two 'War Cycles' can be seen, with two 'tandems' and two single bikes bolted to one another at the axles. It was reported that these prototypes with their 8 man crews could reach speeds of up to 30 miles per hour!

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Fairfield Bike Shorts film premiere!

The Fairfield Bike Shorts community film making project has been run over the last couple of months. It's been an intensive but fun and exciting period of workshops for locals and emerging talent and we're set to launch our FOUR short films plus a behind-the-scenes documentary on the 12th October 2013. Join us for this special occasion as we take a look at what happened during the workshops, watch the films, and speak to the participants who were involved in the project.



You can join the event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/502954263123329/




Below is a list of activities currently being organised for this family-friendly event.
 PRE-SCREENING BICYCLE TOUR OF FAIRFIELD
Meet 2:15pm for 2:30pm ride
Dale Street, Fairfield Railway Station
Look for people with bicycles and fluro yellow tops
No bookings necessary. BYO bicycle & helmet.
This ride is organised by the Western Sydney Cycling Network
(If you're coming from the city, head in together with the crew from Cycle Sydney: http://www.meetup.com/cycle-sydney/events/141726692/)

BICYCLE VALET PARKING (TBC)
Opens 3:30pm-5:45pm
Ride your bicycle to the event and be confident that your bicycle is being looked after by someone while you’re watching the films and having fun
Valet bicycle parking is being provided by CAMWEST

PREMIERE FILM SCREENING
4pm-5:30pm
Powerhouse Youth Theatre
19 Harris Street, Fairfield NSW
Nibbles provided. This is a family-friendly event.
Door prizes provided by Treadlie Magazine
FREE event but bookings are essential.

To book, go to: http://fbs.eventbrite.com.au/

Fairfield Bike Shorts - promoting cycling through art, story & film

The Dutch army bicycle band