Cyclists arrested

BRUNSWICK police arrested two men on mountain bikes on Wednesday night after two failed robbery attempts.

Bikes On Right Path, But More To Do

SYDNEY'S first dedicated two-way cycle path, along King Street in the central business district, should be completed early next year but the city has a long way to go before it can match the cycling infrastructure of other cities, says a Danish urban expert. While praising Cr Moore's vision, the Danish urban expert Jan Gehl said Sydney remained one of the most unliveable modern cities because of traffic noise and pollution.

Cyclist Trial In Newcastle Mall

BIKE riders could soon be legally riding down the Hunter Street Mall in a trial organised by Newcastle City Council.

It's Hardly Up To Speed

I'M grateful that you don't drive at 60 kmh down my street, with my youngest son and his mates cruising on their bikes between their various homes, neighbours' younger children frolicking on the nature strip and older children kicking a football. And I'm happy to drive at no more than 50 kmh in your residential street.

Race Act Of 'gross Stupidity'

LIVES were at risk when Michael James Williams drove his Holden Commodore, with two passengers on board, at 120 kmh on the wrong side of the road between 20 parked vehicles and 40 spectators during an illegal street race at Kooragang Island.

Mckenzie Mounts Up Over Mall

IT'S had its problems with drug users, violent drunks and even charity collectors, but Newcastle's Hunter Street Mall is now at the centre of a battle involving pushbikes.

Slice Of The Big Apple

Fancy New York-style living? It's closer than you think, writes Katherine Townsend. BALACLAVA New York Soho 45-47 Nelson Street, $425,000-$555,000 Private sale Agent Hocking Stuart, 9524 7222 Melway 58 D11

Parking Crisis

MOTORISTS could be car sharing and transferring to bikes within five years to ease chronic congestion west of the city centre.

Teen Trio On Bikes Snatch Wallet

A WOMAN, 44, was robbed by three boys believed to be as young as 12 in Mayfield on Sunday night, police said.

Build Cycleways And They Will Come In Droves

Westies, get on your bikes, says Sonia Hornery.

A Super Mouthful

Harley-Davidson-owned Buell describes the Lightning Super TT XB12STT (just call it the Lightning Super) as a combination of "hardcore street-fighter attitude with the style of supermoto bikes".

Train Services To Deliver Cyclists

CITYRAIL is running special trains for participants travelling with their bicycles. Normal services can only carry a small number of bikes, so riders should use these special trains where possible.

Ordinary Takes Pride Of Place Among Leather And Sequins

THOSE lining Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, hoping for a Melbourne version of Mardi Gras might have been a bit disappointed with Pride March yesterday.

Street Bike With Style

When modern art meets race technology, writes Brent Davison.

Are These The Best Bikes Of All Time?

What are the greatest ever motorbikes? It's a question that's sure to fire many arguments, but a British TV show claims to have the answer.

New Harleys Roll

New Harleys roll HARLEY-DAVIDSON has six reworked bikes waiting in the wings for a local launch as 2006 models.

No Flies On A Tale Of Drugs And Bikes

Death and flesh-eating insects stalk a Canadian town, writes SUE TURNBULL. Black Fly Season By Giles Blunt HarperCollins, 372pp, $29.95

Boob Job

Bob Log III will have you dunking your nipples in scotch. BOB LOG III Where Spectrum, 34 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst When Tonight at 8 How much $25 Bookings 9209 4614 More information The Town Bikes are also playing

Skateboarding: A Style That Can't Be Taught

The Street Active coaching program misses the point, writes Bevis Masson-Leach.

New Pedal Patrols Set To Hit Streets

POLICE on mountain bikes will hit Wollongong's streets in greater numbers in a bid to crack down on street crime.