Initiatives, research and events where bicycles create positive social change
March is a busy month! Around the world, March is known as ‘Women’s Month’. The last few posts have shared some events that celebrate female achievements and raise awareness for women, gender and social justice issues, such as Women’s History Month (Royal Australia Historical Society, Dr Katie Phillips (USA) and Dr Kat Jungnickel (UK) as …
There are many reasons why I love where I’m currently living and riding. I live on Narlang Quandamooka land which is Morton Bayside 25 km out of Brisbane (AUST). In my neighbourhood, we have fantastic bayside foreshore pathways, heritage-listed Mangrove reserves, native bushland and swathes of green parklands. The natural environment was a definitive reason …
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Happy New Gear (Year) – and Happy New Decade! Another amazing year to explore our local surrounds and beyond on two wheels! Whatever you ride and however often you ride it – now is the time to reinvigorate you and your beloved bicycle! How about this year, sharing your love of cycling beyond your normal …
@CyclingBrisbane Instagram Takeover This week I have been invited to take over Cycling Brisbane’s Instagram account. This is an ongoing initiative that gives an individual or organisation the opportunity to control the Cycling Brisbane (@cyclingbrisbane) Instagram account for 7 days. This is a great way to showcase community members and local biking groups various interests, …
Last month, Leki and I joined 350,000 Australians nation-wide – and millions of people in over 150 countries worldwide – who hit the streets to rally for #ClimateAction. In Australia, there were mass rallies in 8 capital cities as well as 104 other centres. This day of action is known as ‘the student strikes for …
The start of this month was epic! First of all, it was Father’s Day in Australia and the weather in Brisbane this time of year is absolutely stunning. This meant everyone was out and about. There were two annual kick-ass Brisbane bike events to get this month off to a brilliant start: The Big Push and The Kurilpa Derby. So …
Bicycles play a central role in ensuring better health, social, transport, economic and environmental outcomes. By default, bicycles are a fundamental go-to green transportation mode par excellence. So it is no surprise to see bicycles at climate change protests. Leki (my flower bike) and I have attended quite a few climate change rallies in my …
This guest blog post by Jen Sheean is about the Brisbane Bicycle Film Festival. Onthe night, The Style over Speed crew rode from Brisbane city to the cinema at St Lucia, where the incredible cycOZ performed an infectious bicycle-inspired percussion set on arrival (see end photos). Last year, Bella and I entered our film Leki, …
What is Holi Festival? Last weekend was Holi Festival. Holi Festival is one of the most anticipated and celebrated Hindu festivals. It is also called the Festival of Colour of the Festival of Love. This uber-participatory event traditionally celebrates unity and forgiveness. The spreading of colours represents new beginnings, and overcoming hatred and jealousy. The …
It’s on again! The 2019 Brisbane Bicycle Short Film Festival is fast approaching. This year, it’s on Friday 29th March at the Schonell Theatre (UQ) St Lucia, Brisbane. This Bike Festival is a great night out and Space for Cycling Brisbane does a great job of putting this festival together. It’s not surprising that tickets …
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