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Industry Update - December 2011

cyclingpromotionfund — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:28:28 +0000

Welcome to the Industry Update for December 2011 for Bicycle Industries Australia Ltd. (BIA) & Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF)

Cycling Promotion Fund - Australian Bicycle Council & Cycling Promotion Fund: Economic benefits of cycling (November 2011)

cyclingpromotionfund — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:12:28 +0000

In November 2011 the Australian Bicycle Council and Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF) published a snapshot of the Australian Cycling Economy. Launched at the ‘Active Transport for Sustainable Cities Dinner’ in federal Parliament attended by MPs, Senators and senior staff in September, it illustrates how increasing the number of people cycling will help mitigate the costs of inactivity, congestion, pollution and emissions.

Cycling Promotion Fund - The 10th Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards - One Week Left to Nominate

cyclingpromotionfund — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:20:09 +0000

There is one week left to nominate for the 10th Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards. Nominations need to be submitted in the coming week to be a part of these remarkable awards. With ten categories open allowing for a diverse range of achievements to be recognised overall. Recognising the strong support for these awards, the National Heart Foundation has continued its relationship as the principal sponsor for this year’s awards.

Cycling Promotion Fund - CPF Media Release: Bike riding highlighted in todays Climate Commission report

cyclingpromotionfund — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:59:28 +0000

The contribution that increasing participation in bike riding can make to the health of all Australians is one of the features of the report The Critical Decade: Climate Change and Health launched by the Climate Commission today. The report, authored by Professor Tony McMichael and Professor Lesley Hughes of Macquarie University, canvasses the direct and indirect health impacts of climate change now and into the future.

Cycling Promotion Fund - The 10th Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards - Less than one month to go to nominate

cyclingpromotionfund — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:02:28 +0000

There is one month to go to nominate our local cycling individuals and communities to be acknowledged for their efforts to make Australia more cycling friendly in the 10th Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards. Maybe you know of a local advocate, bike shop, school, educational institution, or bicycle-friendly local business that promotes cycling and goes that extra mile. Or have you been to an inspirational cycling event that deserves recognition?

Nominations now open for the 10th Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards

cyclingpromotionfund — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:48:30 +0000

The Cycling Promotion Fund is delighted to announce that nominations for the 10th Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards are now open. Since 2002 the Awards have recognised the contribution of individuals, groups and organisations in promoting bicycling and providing greater opportunities for the community to ride a bike.

Cycling Promotion Fund - Industry Update - September 2011

cyclingpromotionfund — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:28:48 +0000

Welcome to the Industry Update for September 2011 for Bicycle Industries Australia Ltd. (BIA) & Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF)

CPF Media Release: Landmark national study finds 4 million Australians ride their bikes

cyclingpromotionfund — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:59:43 +0000

CPF is thrilled with results of the National Cycling Participation Survey released today by the Australian Bicycle Council which show 18% or 4 million Australians of all ages are riding their bikes each week. In the biggest study of its type ever undertaken in this country, the survey found around 3.6 million people ride for recreation and sport and 1.2 million make a least one transport trip each week. The survey showed that more than 10% of Australian adults had ridden in the past week and almost 30% in the last year. On average, those 10% riding in any week are achieving significant levels of physical activity at an average of 30 minutes a day to meet recommended levels for good health.

Cycling Promotion Fund - Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI ...

cyclingpromotionfund — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:59:12 +0000

This is a short reminder about the Healthy Communities Initiative – Phase 3. Under Phase 3 of the HCI, funding of $566,042 (GST exclusive) per grant is available for up to an additional 47 LGAs across Australia for a period of up to 21 months (October 2011 – June 2013). The application period for Phase 3 LGA Grants is open between 6 July 2011 and 19 August 2011. For assistance in preparing an application please read: HCI LGA Grants Phase 3 Program Guidelines (PDF 540 KB); and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The program uses a train-the-trainer model to train people to become accredited AustCycle Teachers who then deliver cycling training to the community through their own businesses or for an accredited AustCycle Provider (e.g., cycling school).

Cycling Promotion Fund - Will cycling, walking and public ...

cyclingpromotionfund — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:58:37 +0000

Will cycling, walking and public transport be a casualty of the carbon tax? The Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF) has expressed serious concerns that the imminent carbon tax looks like seriously jeopardizing the early positive signs that Australians want to get active and healthy in their transport choices. A survey released on Wednesday at the Emerging Crises Summit at Parliament House in Canberra by the CPF and a Coalition of transport industry, health, local government and environment partners, showed Australians want greater support for public transport, walking and cycling. The survey by Auspoll, showed that 85% of Australians want the government to do more to improve the planning of public transport, walking and cycling to make it a safe and accessible option for travel.