Drive2Work Day December 10
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Drive2Work Day December 10
Postby The 2nd Womble » Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:00 pm
I had the idea as some of you know over a year ago but I lacked the ability and know how to have a crack. I'm stoked that Ed Hore and others have had the foresight and enthusiasm to see it through to fruition, and with the Poms and Yanks allowing us to get in a day early is a credit to everyone responsible.
In Melbourne and Sydney, there will be selected $6 all day parking and free 5 minute massages to help cyclists de-stress after their drives. Love it! Similar plans are in place for Brisbane. Adelaide and Perth still need someone who can organise things at that end.
Stickers and signs are available shortly on. The website for purchase to let everyone know why your car is stuck in the queue in the morning, and if they don't arrive before the due date (there has been an assurance they will) you get a full refund. Wearing your cycling helmet is another way to show people how you'd otherwise be doing the right thing.
Don't have a car? Take your bike on public transport. Various rules apply for each state regarding the removal of one or both wheels, but your bike taking up a spare seat or isle space is sending a message to bus/train/tram drivers and beuraucrats everywhere.
You can register now at http://drive2workday.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; please join us to help show those who think cyclists have no rights on our roads or the right to additional infrastructure just what the alternative would be
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
Postby The 2nd Womble » Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:00 pm
December 10: Yr12 has graduated. Graduates from HS and Uni out looking for holiday work yet school holidays haven't started yet. People working longer hours. it will be a busy day on the black stuff regardless.
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
Postby damhooligan » Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:17 pm
We need numbers for this to work...
Can you keep us updated with the amount of registered people ??
How many is estemated to be needed to make a differene ??
You got my support, i just registered.
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
Postby damhooligan » Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:49 pm
The 2nd Womble wrote:I'll try to post accurate updates. Estimated numbers would be a stab in the radiator at best as its never been done before. Hopefully we can get US and UK numbers as well. From memory close to 500 British cyclists registered in the first couple of days!
Interested to read update here..
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
Postby The 2nd Womble » Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:37 am
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
Postby AndyTheMan » Tue Oct 30, 2012 12:33 pm
Luckily I have meetings that day out of the office so I can go the LONG way to work, just to ensure my contribution has maximum impact!
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
Postby ColinOldnCranky » Sun Nov 04, 2012 11:17 pm
If not and it's a big squib then I suppose a benefit to some would be to put us in our place.
Certainly an interesting concept - here's hoping it DOES make a difference to those who dislike cyclists taking up a bit of space.
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
Postby ColinOldnCranky » Mon Dec 10, 2012 2:58 pm
I think a better choice would have been sometime well away from the silly season. This time of the the year is quiet mostly. There may be some truth in the private schools bit.
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
Postby twizzle » Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:38 pm
...real cyclists don't have squeaky chains...
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
Postby skull » Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:38 pm
This was in the ACT.
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
Postby DavidS » Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:17 pm
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
Postby Mulger bill » Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:34 pm
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
Postby bychosis » Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:53 pm
Can't say I noticed additional traffic, but then I dont get any on the commute anyway.
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Re: Drive2Work Day December 10
Postby stanevelyn » Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:22 pm
If planned at the right time of year it certainly would get the message across during the peak traffic times.
The downside is that due to distance from home some would have to take a day off work, albeit for a very worthy cause. However a organised lunch time BBQ for hungry cyclist /drivers may be the go. (The massage is a great idea)
Just my opinion..................
P.S. And don't forget to drive safely. I always drive 5-10 Km/h under the limit of speed.
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