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CPF: Bicycling Achievement Awards

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-06-03T05:08:41Z

On the 4th June, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, the Hon Peter Garrett AM, MP will present the National Bicycling Achievement Awards at Old Parliament House in Canberra. The prestigious National Awards have been set up by the Cycli

CPF: Launch of Cycling: Getting Australia Moving

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-06-03T05:06:04Z

Cycling: Getting Australia Moving report and the presentation of the National Bicycling Achievement Awards is being held on Wednesday 4th June 2008 11am to 1pm at Old Parliament House, Members Room, King George Terrace, Canberra Key Note Speaker: Ro

CPF: Cycling to Work Trends

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-05-22T04:48:59Z

Cycling to work is on the increase in Australia The desire to lead healthier lifestyles, concern over healthier lifestyles, crippling traffic congestion and record fuel prices have all contributed to the strong growth in cycling in Australia. The Cyclin

CPF: Brisbane City Council: Public Bicycle Hire Scheme is becoming a reality

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-05-20T05:06:30Z

Brisbane City Council is set to become the first Australian capital city to join several European centres in introducing a public bike hire scheme. The City Council is seeking expression of interest to implement the system. The aim is to have a bike stat

CPF: Road Rage Tragedy Sparks Outcry from Cyclists' Group

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-05-09T03:59:03Z

The tragic hit and run crash in Mascot on Thursday (8/05/08) is a sad reflection on our increasingly aggressive roads. The daily commute behind the wheel has turned the hope of a dream run into a nightmare - with rising congestion and skyrocketing fuel pr

CPF: Dreams on Wheels: Danish Cycling Culture for Urban Sustainability

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-05-06T07:25:27Z

To celebrate the official re-opening of the Royal Danish Embassy in Australia, the Embassy invites people of all ages to visit the exhibition Dreams on Wheels: Danish Cycling Culture for Urban Sustainability on show at the Showcase Gallery, Commonwealth P

CPF: bikes4work service launched by the BFA

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-04-30T05:06:16Z

The Bicycle Federation of Australia (BFA), Australia’s peak cycling group for recreational, commuter, everyday and touring cyclists, has launched a new service to help organisations set up bike fleets in their workplaces - bikes4work. BFA President

CPF: The Green Pages

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-04-18T06:44:44Z

The Cycling Promotion Fund now has a entry in the Green Pages. The Green Pages are Australia's most comprehensive eco-directory listing.

CPF: Garnaut Climate Change Review

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-04-17T05:49:49Z

The Garnaut Climate Change Review is an independent study by Professor Ross Garnaut, commissioned by Australia's State and Territory Governments on 30 April 2007. The Prime Minister of Australia has confirmed the participation of the Commonwealth Governme

CPF: Women's Information Workshop: Beat the Cycling Winter Blues!

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-04-17T05:48:55Z

The Cycling Promotion Fund is organising a free information workshop for women to hear great ideas for safe and enjoyable winter cycling and preparing for upcoming events.

CPF: National Ride to School Day - Wednesday 12th March 2008

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-03-11T00:57:44Z

National Ride to School Day - Wednesday 12th March 2008 Looking for a low cost and easy way to get your kids more active? Walking or cycling to school enables your children to start the day by being active, helps them to get to know their neighbourhood

CPF: Cyclovia - Tour de Moreland 2008

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-03-11T00:56:38Z

Cyclovia Moreland Council is pleased to announce the 2nd Cyclovia Moreland on Sunday 13th April 2008 from 8am to 2pm on Sydney Road. This is an exciting development and we encourage community organisations, bicycle riders and local businesses to su

CPF: Finding a balance between the need of motorists and cyclists

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-03-07T04:48:47Z

The Victorian Government's announcement on new regulations and penalties for cyclists that break road rules has generated lots of heated discussion. Sadly lots of it is not constructive and just generates an us and them argument.

CPF: SA Road Safety Campaign

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-03-06T04:33:03Z

The Motor Accident Commission in South Australia is running a road safety campaign to raise awareness of simple things motorists and cyclists can do to improve safety.

CPF: Good news for integration of bicycles and public transport

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-02-28T01:23:11Z

The Victorian Government has recognised that integrating bicycles with public transport is an integral part of an integrated transport system and has listened to feedback from bicycle riders who use the system.

CPF Media Release: Release Registration for bicycles: Bad public policy

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-02-08T06:18:27Z

Pat Farmer’s proposal for bicycle registration is well meaning but risks raising yet another barrier to increasing the health and activity levels of Australians.

CPF: Sustainable Living Festival

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-01-30T01:21:00Z

The Sustainable Living Festival is on again in Melbourne from the 15th, 16th & 17th of February at Federation Square in Melbourne. The festival is the biggest free event in Australia which offers information, tips and incentives for people to reduce thei

CPF: London increases its cycling budget

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-01-29T04:29:22Z

The Mayor for London is committed to tackle climate change by implementing a Climate Action Plan.

BikeBiz UK: Government pumps £millions into cycling

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-01-22T03:46:03Z

DfT announces record £140m Government investment in cycling The cash injection - boosting the importance of Cycling England - was announced earlier today by transport secretary Ruth Kelly. Cycling England has asked for £250m. Cycling England's previo

CPF: Federal Budget Submission

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-01-16T03:36:53Z

Australian cycling sector delivers $200m Budget proposal to Treasury. In response to the Hon. Wayne Swan's call for community input into the Rudd Government's first Budget, the Australian cycling sector has submitted a $200 million bicycle infrastructure

CPF: Cyclists dispute NRMA's claim: Sydney needs more bike paths, not less

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-01-10T03:39:10Z

NRMA claims that cycle paths are a waste of money show the motoring group to be out of touch with the realities of city livability, transport planning and even other motoring organisations.

CPF Media Release: Bicycles outsell cars in Australia with bicycle sales topping 1.4 million in 2007

cyclingpromotionfund — 2008-01-06T13:33:43Z

Australia is experiencing its biggest bicycle boom in the nations’s history, with figures released today showing a record 1.47 million bicycles sold in 2007 - outselling cars for the 8th consecutive year.

Ride 2 School Annual Report

cyclingpromotionfund — 2007-12-19T01:00:35Z

Getting more kids walking and cycing to school is a great way to increase physical activity, improve congestion around schools, foster greater community connections and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is great to see that around Australia some inn

Cycling to help feed the homeless this Christmas

cyclingpromotionfund — 2007-12-17T01:07:17Z

The Sacred Heart Mission Community Cycle is a ride from Frankston Visitors Center (Melway's map 100 A9) to the Sacred Heart Mission in Grey Street, St Kilda (Melway's map 58 A9), on Saturday the 22nd of December, 2007. Food Donations The Sacred Heart

Cycling Promotion Fund - Announcing the Cycling Resource Centre

cyclingpromotionfund — 2007-12-13T06:25:26Z

The Cycling Promotion Fund is proud to announce that Australia now has a great new on-line resource for cycling information. This world class site developed by Austroads and Department for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Gover

Media Release: CycleSport Victoria (CSV) & Victoria Police announce cycling safety initiative.

cyclingpromotionfund — 2007-12-12T01:13:37Z

The Cycling Promotion Fund is proud to support the launch of a new Code of Conduct for training cyclists developed by Cycle Sport Victoria, the Victorian Police and Triathlon Victoria. The objective of the Code of Conduct is to educate and encourage ri

The Age: Evans recycles his $50,000 award to charities

cyclingpromotionfund — 2007-11-29T00:18:43Z

From The Age: Evans recycles his $50,000 award to charities

An Australian first for bicycle parking

cyclingpromotionfund — 2007-11-22T08:19:24Z

Saturday November 18th saw the official opening on Beach Road at Black Rock of the first "bicycles only" on-road parking space. This is an Australian first, and probably a world first.

Pedalling our way to a healthy weight and bettter health

cyclingpromotionfund — 2007-11-20T00:50:58Z

The National Heart Foundation of Australia and the Cycling Promotion Fund have joined forces to call for greater investment in environments that support walking and cycling.

Women's Cycling Information Night

cyclingpromotionfund — 2007-11-20T00:50:06Z

The Cycling Promotion Fund is supporting a free women's information night for women interested in getting the most of cycling and finding out more about preparing for an event. The information night features fabulously inspiring women.

Bicycle Film Festival comes to Melbourne!

cyclingpromotionfund — 2007-11-15T04:38:16Z

Bicycle Film Festival comes to Melbourne