(from the e-mail list)

Damon known to many as the urbanbicyclist from CM Melbourne, has kindly forwarded beautiful colour CM posters for use to advertise the CM rides in Adelaide. He has rightly suggested that people take ownership in filling out the details for the ride and placing them in your favourite bike shop, wholesome food outlet or other - these are posters to be nurtured…

Additionally, he has also forwarded little foldout City Rider Guides which could be distributed to those contemplating a life on the bike or possibly for new persons presenting to a Friday night CM.

If you’d like to help to put these posters out please let me know how I can contact you, otherwise I’ll be certain to bring them to the next CM.

Likewise for the Guides.

A big thank-you to you Damon !!

Kind regards,

Andre (tmpiinternode.0n. net)

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(from The Advertiser)

CRIMINAL lawyer Eugene McGee and his brother, Craig, have been ordered to stand trial on charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

The McGees have pleaded not guilty to one count each, the charges relating to their alleged conduct in the hours after Eugene killed cyclist Ian Humphrey in a hit-run accident in November, 2003.
They will be arraigned in the District Court in October, but Craig McGee will be able to enjoy a 12-day holiday in the Philippines before his trial.

In the Adelaide Magistrates Court yesterday, Magistrate Fred Field varied his bail so he could travel there from late December to early January.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, meanwhile, has been criticised by Mr Field over its handling of the case, which follows the conviction of Eugene McGee for driving without due care after being acquitted of causing death by dangerous driving.
Mr Field slammed a prosecution application to cross-examine two witnesses as a “fishing expedition”.

Prosecutor Caroline Mealor had sought leave to cross-examine Eugene McGee’s solicitor, Matthew Selley, and his doctor, Professor Andrew McFarlane.

She said that although they had refused to give statements, they had “relevant information” about the case, including claims the McGees met at a quarry after Mr Humphrey’s death, but before going to the police.

But Mr Field agreed with defence objections, saying that “the prosecution seeks to embark upon a fishing expedition . . . without merit”.

(from the e-mail list)

Hello fellow cyclists,

Please consider putting in a nomination to this year’s Bicycling Achievement Awards. The Awards were established in 2000 to recognise and reward the good work being done around Australia to encourage and promote cycling, and to foster innovation. A booklet is produced every year with the nominations and winners so that people can read about what’s being done elsewhere. There are seven Award categories covering cover individuals (in paid and unpaid capacities), bicycle organisations, local governments, schools, businesses, politicians and bicycle retailers. Nominations close Sunday 27 August and can be emailed. The winners will be announced at the Bicycling Australia Show dinner on 14 October at the Arts Centre in Melbourne.

If you’d like to know more about the Awards, go to
http://www.cyclingpromotion.com.au/content/blogsection/1/9/. You can download a nomination form or last year’s booklet. Alternatively contact me if you’d like to know more, need help getting started, or would like hard copies.

Note, nominations don’t need to be long or fancy - one of the winning nominations last year was handwritten on a few pieces of notepaper while the nominator was away on the Cycle Queensland 9 day event.

Happy cycling everyone,

Kathy Brunning
Executive Assistant, Cycling Promotion Fund
PO Box 3052 Auburn Victoria 3123
Ph 03-9818-5400 Fax 03-9818-4535
www.cyclingpromotion.com.au
An initiative of the Bicycling Industry in Australia