Getting more people to ride for everyday transport
How do I teach my child to ride a bicycle is one of the most frequent questions we receive. Here is a simple step by step guide that any parent can follow: Firstly, find a suitable location. You will need plenty of space, a mix of different surfaces like gravel, bitumen and grass and ideally some …
We love featuring local business that help promote riding bicycles.* Is there a more bikefriendly business than one that actually builds bicycles? We’ve had a chat to Kate Biondo of the Galactic Cooperative, which is the mothership of Svelto Bikes, the only Western Australian (maybe even Australian?) e-bike manufacturer: “Svelto Bikes is our quality Australian …
One of the main reasons I love commuting by bicycle so much is that despite the fact my journey is basically a relatively boring return trip (going back and forth on the same stretch), I do actually have a reason to ride: get to work, get home! When I ride for pleasure, let’s say a …
We love finding bicycle friendly businesses and were giddy to spot Fremantle Tour’s vintage bicycles (and cafe). The business tucked along South Terrace isn’t just bicycle friendly, it consists of bicycles – tours around town to be specific. We’ve invited Michael from Fremantle Tours to tell us more about himself, why he and his partner Lucy started …
Purchasing a pre-loved bicycle definitely comes with a list of ‘make your heart sing’, feel-good vibes: while you’re saving money, the pre-owner makes a few bugs and everybody saves the planet a little bit by diverting potential scrap from landfill. Having said all this, if the only reason you’re contemplating a second-hand purchase is to save money and you …
Did you know that you can book People on Bicycles to run customised training at your school, workplace or for your community group? We have also been working with the Department of Transport’s Your Move program, which takes behaviour change in your organisation, school or workplace to the next level. Your Move is a free and personalised …
Taking part in a three-day bike tour without actually riding? Well, that certainly isn’t my preferred way of participation, for sure. But if your body simply says ‘no’ to a daily 50 kilometres of sand, pea gravel, slopes, hills and heat, then being the support crew for someone who is keen (and able) to ride …
It’s the beginning of a fresh, new financial year: Woohoo and oh boy! How does it happen that another 12 months have passed? It’s a good time to look at how we’re fairing in our quest to get more people on bicycles. Over the last twelve months I have: Up-skilled a total of 445 people. 133 …
If you see a ‘war on our roads’ and tend to spill your anger and vile about atrocious behaviour of cyclists or motorists all over your keyboard, then this post is not for you. Anyone else who is genuinely curious and open to other perspectives, please keep reading: I’m a person who sometimes sits in …
Are you familiar with Einstein’s quote “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving”? If this rings true to you, check out our life lessons inspired by riding and teaching how to ride a bicycle: You can be told the principle of balance, but finding it is up to …