I have fitted and used two sets of SKS Chromoplastic mudguards, a P35 and a P50 with mixed results. This post reflects on my experiences with these mudguards or fenders as they are sometimes called. (more…)
Archive | December, 2011
FIXIE FRIDAY: MC Ladyfinger in Fixie Boy
Thanks to Road.cc for the heads-up.
Fitzgerald River National Park Bushwalking Trail Not To Happen
Daniel Mercer is reporting in the West Australian newspaper, December 23, 2011, page, 14 that the Environment Minister Bill Marmion has rejected the plan for a 45 km walk trail through the Fitzgerald River National Park Biosphere. This idea goes the way of the road idea that the Premier Colin Barnett put up previously. (more…)
CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE: New Reid Highway PSP To Be Laid with Gold?
Okay maybe not gold but you have to wonder what the heck it is being made of considering it is costing $1.83 million per kilometre. That is right, a whole three kilometres of principal shared path alongside the Reid Highway at a cost of $5.5 million. Why wasn’t it done as part of the upgrade […]
Road Safety Council – Time to Act to Protect Vulnerable Road Users
Following a number of recent incidents experienced whilst riding my bike and the mixed responses from the WA Police, notably involving the South Metropolitan District (see here for details) I have decided to make a submission to the Western Australian Office of Road Safety which was sent on December 1, 2011. I also copied in […]