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Cycling set-up

Carly — Fri, 04 May 2012 07:26:35 +0000

A comfortable and efficient riding position is the key element in the bike-body interaction. It is therefore very important that your bike is properly set-up and adjusted.

If your bike is adjusted to suit your particular body size and shape you will then feel more relaxed and will be able ...

New cycling event

Carly — Fri, 04 May 2012 07:22:07 +0000

Gayndah to Noosa

Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 September 2012

Looking for a holiday with a difference? This two-wheel adventure holiday will take you through citrus fruit groves along some ofQueensland’s most spectacular coastline, and gives you the chance to meet some ofHerveyBay’s world famous whales.

You don’t need to ...

Susie’s top 10 trolley foods

Carly — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:42:04 +0000

According to nutritionist, Susie Burrell, there aren’t too many packaged foods that should be staples in your diet.

However, below is her top 10 list of trolley items she recommends including in your diet thanks to their superior nutritional properties.

Light Jarlsberg cheese – one of the lowest fat varieties of

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Brad Runs North

Carly — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:03:28 +0000

Brad Carron-Arthur is a man on a mission.

Inspired by a beer ad, Brad is currently running from Canberra to Cape York to raise money for The Australian Foundation for Mental Health Research.

With no support crew – just his back pack – Brad stays in motels or pubs along ...

Cycling survey results

Carly — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:02:17 +0000

Thank you to everyone who participated in our cycling survey.

Here are the results:

74% of people rated the Brisbane cycle network as “good” or “average” – so at least we’re relatively happy with our infrastructure.

But 86% of people said safety factors influence the time of day they ride ...

Top 10 commonly broken New Year’s Resolutions

Carly — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:16:44 +0000

Happy 2012!

Are you one of the many people across the globe who has just set a New Year’s resolution? What do you want to achieve this year & how are you tracking so far?

Check out TIME’s top 10 list of resolutions that most often fall by the wayside. ...

The bizarre side effects of exercise

Carly — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:01:06 +0000

Exercising can enhance your health and provide a myriad of benefits, including weight control, decreased risk of heart disease and increased agility. However, your workout routine may also cause some bizarre side effects. Don’t worry – you’re not on your own. Turns out the following symptoms are quite common among ...

Are you dreaming of a GREEN Christmas?

Carly — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:45:07 +0000

Follow these easy A-Z tips & enjoy the festive season without costing the earth.

- A is for artificial trees These are not necessarily greener – but they last for longer & can be reused every year.

- B is for batteries Use rechargeable batteries to power all your new ...

Milking the savings

Carly — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:38:38 +0000

At least two billion dollars could be slashed from the annual healthcare budget if Australians increased their dairy intake, according to a new study.

Approximately 65 per cent of Australians currently consume less than the recommended amount.

Researchers from the Health Economics and Social Policy Group at the University of ...

Cycling in Brisbane – have your say

Carly — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:11:11 +0000

CLICK HERE to have your say in the survey.

Following a visit to Brisbane, 2011 Tour de France winner Cadel Evans has slammed Brisbane drivers as some of the most inconsiderate.

He said despite the strong cycling culture in Brisbane, “some of the drivers were unnecessarily nasty”.

A recent Suncorp ...