Enews Headlines - 12 July 2012

NEW BIKE BLACKSPOT APP
The Green's have launched their "Bike Blackspot" app. In short - "log a problem, describe it in a few words, take a photo if you like and Bingo - it's sent to those who need to know". Read more

FRIENDLY STREETS AND SAFER ROADS
The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure is seeking input to its Friendly Streets and Safer Roads initiative, asking people to contribute Read more

NEW BIKES ROLLED OUT AROUND TOWN
100 new bikes have been added to the City Bike fleet. Already the new white bikes are being seen around the city, with their distinctive orange signs wrapped around the front basket. Read more

NORTH ADELAIDE HOME TO A NEW CITY BIKE NODE
The North Adelaide Community Centre on Tynte Street has become the ninth node for the free Adelaide City Bike programme. Read more

INSTALLATION OF PRIORITY BUS LANES ON GRENFELL STREET, CURRIE STREET AND EAST TERRACE
From early July 2012 dedicated bus lanes will be installed along the length of Currie and Grenfell Streets and along a portion of East Terrace between Grenfell Street and North Terrace, in the city. Once the dedicated bus lanes are operational, cyclists will also be able to use the dedicated lanes. Read story

GIANT PRIZE FOR GRAND SLAM
Next month's Grand Slam #4 prize incentive from Giant is a Continuum 9W wireless bike computer valued at $49.95 Read more

BOOK YOUR ANNUAL TOUR EARLY AND WIN 
Book your spot in September's Annual Tour before 1 August and go into the draw to win two nights at the Paxton Square Cottages in Burra. Read more

HAS YOUR WORKPLACE REGISTERED FOR RIDE2WORK?
Ride2Work Day on 17 October is the perfect opportunity for you to have a go at riding to work, or celebrate your regular commute. You can even choose to be a Workplace Coordinator and make a difference in your workplace and your community. Read more here.

DO YOU LIVE, WORK OR LEARN WITHIN THE CITY OF SALISBURY?
If so the City of Salisbury wants your feedback about riding in the city. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey Read more

BI-LINGUAL CHINESE CYCLING TOURS
Following the success of the 2011 cycling tours during the SALA Festival, the bi-lingual english/chinese cycling tours are back. Read more

SA LIVING ARTISTS FESTIVAL BY BIKE
Join the SALA festival team from 3 - 26 August, and celebrate 3,453 South Australian visual artists across 520 galleries, pubs, restaurants and more across the state... by bike. Read more

REGISTRATIONS FOR DIRTY DAYS NOW OPEN
Mark Sunday 12 August in your diary and join SAMBA for the inaugural Dirty Days MTB event at Belair National Park and Craigburn Farm. Read more

COAST TO VINES RAIL TRAIL UPDATE
Current detour arrangements for the Coast to Vines Rail Trail put in place in January 2012 will need to remain in place until late September 2012. Read more

ONGOING VELOWAY CLOSURES FOR CONTROLLED BLASTING
As part of the Southern Expressway Duplication a series of controlled blasts are required at the Darlington Escarpment. Read more

INSTALLATION OF BICYCLE LANES
The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) will install four new bicycle lanes as part of the State Black Spot Bicycle Lane Program and the State Arterial Bicycle Lane Program in the coming weeks - due to be completed mid July. Read more

WHERE IN ADELAIDE?
PARIS CYCLE CHIC Read story
PORTLAND PUSH Read story
ONE BILLION BIKES Read story

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VELO-CITY GLOBAL 2014 VANCOUVER
With around 800 delegates, the four day Velo-city conference saw several recurring themes running throughout and it's provided an insight into how the business of cycling is being transacted around the globe. Top of the list;

• Adequately resourced public transport, walking and cycling facilities are major drivers for reduced car use in cities with medium to high density living.
• Public bike share schemes greatly facilitate incidental travel, particularly when co-located with public transport nodes
• Lower speed limits in residential areas - 30kmh ideally to a maximum of 40kmh - to create safer street environments
• Separated on-road pathways are a must to create a safer road environment

While there is nothing particularly new in these big topics, the benefits of the conference were to be found in the detail. Many sessions investigated how local and state authorities have revised long held policy positions and re-thought how multiple agencies can better work together, often through agency restructures and amalgamations.

This was as much about breaking down the "silo mentality" of government as well as an acknowledgement that governments can't ?do it alone' and must better value the benefits of a partnership approach with business and the community. If a better place to live is what we seek, then we all have to do our bit...

The inspirational Gil Penalosa's mantra was unrelenting throughout the week - "if it's not good enough for our children, then it's not good enough" - better design, lower speed limits, separated on-road infrastructure and visionary, determined political leaders.

Other themes of note were the developments in bike education, particularly primary and secondary school children. The UK government are investing significantly in ensuring all children have access to cycle proficiency training - which is good for quality of life, general health and well-being. It a no-brainer really!

From education to tourism - some more research released on the benefits of cycle tourism as an economic driver, particularly in regional communities. The increasing investment in mountain bike park developments like Whistler, is well founded with around $30M in annual direct spend attributed to riders through the summer months.

With cycle tourism now valued at $2.4B in Australia, it's no wonder Mt Buller is developing more and more downhill and XC trail experiences.

Of increasing interest is what's happening in Asia, particularly China - a thriving economy, an increasingly affluent middle class keen to display social success and a general population drift away from rural life to the big cities. China is a fascinating work in progress but what does it all mean for the bicycle?

As for Adelaide in 2014, the Vancouver experience has seeded many inspiring concepts for us to work towards.

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NEW BIKE BLACKSPOT APP
The Green's have launched their "Bike Blackspot" app. In short - "log a problem, describe it in a few words, take a photo if you like and Bingo - it's sent to those who need to know".
The great thing about this App is that it will build up (over time) a broader picture of those areas on the road network that cause frustration and safety concerns to riders. It also notifies the relevant authorities of the problem to facilitate remediation. Let us know what you think...
Download the App

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FRIENDLY STREETS AND SAFER ROADS
The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure is seeking input to its Friendly Streets and Safer Roads initiative, asking people to contribute to a three question survey about the streets we live in. The aim is to assist communities to take action in achieving people-friendly streets and safer roads. Find out more and complete the survey here.

NEW BIKES ROLLED OUT AROUND TOWN
100 new bikes have been added to the City Bike fleet. Already the new white bikes are being seen around the city, with their distinctive orange signs wrapped around the front basket. They are the latest model Kona Africa Bike with three gears, perfect for exploring Adelaide from the foothills to the beach. For riders wanting to ride some serious wheels into the hills - on road or on the trails - Bike SA offers a range of quality road and mountain bikes, as well as upright commuter bikes. Find out more about our hire bikes here.

NORTH ADELAIDE HOME TO A NEW CITY BIKE NODE
The North Adelaide Community Centre on Tynte Street has become the ninth node for the free Adelaide City Bike programme. The north is already serviced by nodes at the Meridien Hotel and Par3, and by extending the scheme further into this part of the city the plan is that even more residents and workers will take the opportunity to use the free bikes to explore the nearby Parkland trails and south of the river. Starting this week the centre offers City Bikes Monday to Saturday. Find out more about Adelaide City Bikes here.

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GIANT PRIZE FOR GRAND SLAM
Next month's Grand Slam #4 prize incentive from Giant is a Continuum 9W wireless bike computer valued at $49.95 - there's two up for grabs so there will be two lucky winners. PLUS all riders who have registered for the full series and participate in all five rides will go into the draw to win one of two Giant road bikes - a men's Defy 1 road bike and a women's Avail 1 road bike. Find out more and register here.

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BOOK YOUR ANNUAL TOUR EARLY AND WIN
Book your spot in September's Annual Tour before 1 August and go into the draw to win two nights at the Paxton Square Cottages in Burra*, "offering you a unique old world charm, while you discover the rich history of this historic town." (Paxton Square Cottages)
The Annual Tour is known to "exceed the wildest expectations: a good mixture of adventure and support" (Fred, 2010) and the 2012 Annual Tour promises just that; beyond taking in gorgeous scenery on your bicycle each day, you also get a chance to explore the rich mining heritage in Moonta, visit one of the many of wineries and gourmet food shops in the Clare Valley and world-renowned Barossa Valley, and even book in a spectacular dawn flight in a hot air balloon over the Barossa Valley (not included in entry fee). And as a special treat, the historic Chateau Tanunda will play host for what promises to be the Tour's most memorable finale in the Grand Ballroom. With maximum 200 riders, places are filling up fast so secure your place on this unique cycling adventure today at www.bikesa.asn.au/annualtour
*terms and conditions apply

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DO YOU LIVE, WORK OR LEARN WITHIN THE CITY OF SALISBURY?
If so the City of Salisbury wants your feedback about riding in the city. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and have your say on what cycling activities you'd like to see occur within the council district (e.g. bike maintenance, group rides and much more) plus you can go in the draw to win a $100 Coles Myer voucher. You must be over 18 years old to paricipate. Click here to complete the survey.

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BI-LINGUAL CHINESE CYCLING TOURS
Following the success of the 2011 cycling tours during the SALA Festival, the bi-lingual english/chinese cycling tours are back. Depart from the Bike SA office at 111 Franklin Street at 10.30am and 12.30pm each Saturday and Sunday during the festival from 3 to 26 August, choose your City Bike and let your guides show you some of the best SALA has to offer. All you need is a valid driver's license, passport or Proof of Age ID. Two unique routes are designed to visit a total of 16 galleries each. Places are limited, so book early by emailing salatour2012@gmail.com. Find out more here.

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SA LIVING ARTISTS FESTIVAL BY BIKE
Join the SALA festival team from 3 - 26 August, and celebrate 3,453 South Australian visual artists across 520 galleries, pubs, restaurants and more across the state... by bike. Hire a free Adelaide City Bike from one of 8 locations throughout the City and North Adelaide and create your own SALA tour by bike using maps found in this year's programme, available from the Bike SA office, or head online to salafestival.com to download and print one. All you need is a driver's license (passport or proof of age ID also accepted) which will be held for the duration of the hire, and be on your way to discover the best SALA has to offer by bike.

REGISTRATIONS FOR DIRTY DAYS NOW OPEN

Mark Sunday 12 August in your diary and join SAMBA for the inaugural Dirty Days MTB event at Belair National Park and Craigburn Farm. Perfect for intermediate and beginner riders, this is the fresh new cross-country experience . With more Dirty Days to follow in September and October at different locations in the hills, you can ride them all with your mates and explore some of SA's favourite trails. Register here.
Meanwhile you can find out more about the South Australian Mountain Bike Association, trails and membership here.

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COAST TO VINES RAIL TRAIL UPDATE
Current detour arrangements for the Coast to Vines Rail Trail put in place in January 2012 will need to remain in place until late September 2012. The detour ensures that cyclists and pedestrians are not in the vicinity of adjacent construction works. As outlined on the plan, the detour follows Railway Road, McMillan Road, Seaford Road and Grand Boulevard. It then connects to Griffiths Drive.  Download the flyer and map

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ONGOING VELOWAY CLOSURES FOR CONTROLLED BLASTING
As part of the Southern Expressway Duplication a series of controlled blasts are required at the Darlington Escarpment. The blasts are designed to loosen underground rock to enable construction of the Southern Expressway in this location. The veloway will be subject to ongoing short term closures to ensure public safety during controlled blasting. Given the close proximity of the Patrick Jonker Veloway to the controlled blasting activities, cyclists will not be able to access the veloway between Majors Road and Seacombe Road for up to 1.5 hours as a safety precaution when blasting is occurring.

• Veloway closed from Mid-July (between Majors Road and Seacombe Road) from 12.00pm - 1.30pm on days of blasting
• Blasting is expected to occur two to three times a week and continue for the next 9 months.

Cyclists can register to receive blast notifications and will receive SMS notice in advance of each short term closure. To register for advanced blast notice, please call 1300 626 097 or email SEDenquiries@bajvsed.com.au. On-site signage will also be in place to notify cyclists of the status of access to the veloway. For more detailed information about the controlled blasting of the escarpment please visit www.dpti.sa.gov.au/southern_expressway_duplication

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INSTALLATION OF BICYCLE LANES
The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) will install four new bicycle lanes as part of the State Black Spot Bicycle Lane Program and the State Arterial Bicycle Lane Program in the coming weeks - due to be completed mid July. 

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