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Geoff McLeod
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Methane, bicycles and stupid Australians

Australia is the most wasteful and ignorant country in the world. We've introduced a carbon tax which is passed on to the consumer, and the royalties are given to govt to spend on infrastructure programs such as roads - not carbon farms. Roads promote our car centric lifestyle. We are the only country to criminalise cycling throught mandatory helmet laws (they halved cyclist numbers overnight when introduced in 1991). Numbers still havent returned to 1986 levels. This has been the single cause…See More
Feb 7
Geoff McLeod commented on MrTomTom's group I Heart My Bike
"Research shows that mandatory cycle helmet laws are responsible for the disappearance of utility-style riding. Furthermore these laws are prevent our bike share schemes from succeeding.  I hope you will support the our campaign. I have made a…"
Nov 22, 2011
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I Heart My Bike

Bikes are not only a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, they're also the coolest and funnest mode of transport around.This groups for anyone who loves their bike just a little to much for their own good!See More
Nov 22, 2011
Geoff McLeod commented on Ronnie Wright's blog post Brisbane bicyclist run over and killed. When will the government do something?
"The accident happened near my street. Last year I asked the council to put lights at the intersection because it is not safe to cross, especially with a school only a block away. Of course they didn't. I guess more good people have to die…"
Feb 17, 2010
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Feb 17, 2010

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Methane, bicycles and stupid Australians

Australia is the most wasteful and ignorant country in the world. We've introduced a carbon tax which is passed on to the consumer, and the royalties are given to govt to spend on infrastructure programs such as roads - not carbon farms. Roads promote our car centric lifestyle. We are the only country to criminalise cycling throught mandatory helmet laws (they halved cyclist numbers overnight when introduced in 1991). Numbers still havent returned to 1986 levels. This has been the single cause… Continue

Posted on February 7, 2013 at 18:29

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