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B4H and BEN are expanding efforts to more projects throughout “In the developed world, we ride bicycles for pleasure. In the
the African continent over the next five years to meet increasing world's poorest countries where other forms of transportation
demand for affordable mobility. Bicycle collection and fundraising are unaffordable, the bicycle can be an important tool in
events hosted by B4H chapters worldwide are promoted on the
Internet on blogs, websites, social networking sites and media to building a better life. Bicycles for Humanity's overall goal is
reach vast worldwide audiences. to expand the work of its members, build more sustainable
initiatives and programs and to mobilize and empower more
If you would like to get involved, donate or start a chapter in your
of the world's poorest people.”
community contact:
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According to the Dutch industry organizations RAI and BOVAG, the number of e-bikes sold in 2008 has
again risen beyond all expectations; to about 140,000 units. In Germany 2008 sales totaled at 100,000
units. For 2009 this number is expected to grow with about 25 to 30%, says the German ZIV association.
For the entire European Union with its current 27 member states 2008 sales are estimated by some
industry associations at 300,000 units which seems too low eying the fact that only in Holland and
Germany sales stood last year already at about a quarter of a million units. On the expectations for
Europe’s 2009 sales it is said to grow to about 400,000, according to industry associations. This number
again seems at the low end of the scale given the fact that in Europe’s main markets, Germany and the
Netherlands, the public interest in e-Bikes is at a high level.
In the world biggest e-bike market, China, the business remained strong last year. Total 2008 sales stood
at 21 million electric bicycles. According to officials at the China Bicycle Association (CBA), the e-bike
business of China is strong, with only a modest 4% reduction in export of complete e-bikes due to
economic crises last year. China’s 2008 exports stood at 580,000 complete e-bikes which were exported
to 170 different countries. The CBA figures do not include the very large numbers of CKD and SKD electric
bikes that are exported to India and the EU. With them included sales may be much larger than the
export number suggest.
The recently founded Light Electric Vehicle Association says on the dynamic growth in the last year in India,
many smaller markets, as well as the EU and USA that: “Even in the difficult year, it is easy to see that
electric bicycles are a very important vehicle category that is becoming one of the top five vehicle
categories used by humans worldwide.”
Source: http://www.bike-eu.com/news/3362/e-bikes-beat-the-crisis.html
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Bear in mind that this is still a hobby for us, too, so our regular Explore Albany, Western Australia: www.albanytourist.com.au
great tip!
Bike Builders Tips
Welding Health Hazards
“When I had my own drill press I made an
automatic water cooler for it, just like the big All welding processes produce fumes and gases to a greater or
industrial drills and saws use an automatic water lesser extent. Galvanized steels produce added fumes from the
cooler. It’s easy enough to make a small electric pump, a screen, vaporized zinc coating. Fumes from welding galvanized steel can
an old cooking pan or tray, and some tubing, on/off switch. It contain zinc, iron and lead.
will keep bits at cool temp and never overheat and ruin a bit.
And, the best investment I ever made was a drill doctor that will Use precautions, including high-velocity circulating fans with
sharpen up to 3/4" bits.” filters, good ventilation, air respirators and fume-extraction
systems. More tips and advice: http://forum.atomiczombie.com
Thanks to Atomic Zombie Krew member, Nelson (gbbwolf), for this
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East Sussex voted best local authority for cycling access to natural environment
Natural England and Nicholas Crane from the BBC's Coast and implementing these plans, making more routes accessible
programme awarded local authorities for improving access to and relevant to our changing needs."
the natural environment Improvements to England's rights of way Improvement plans are now in place for 90% of England and it
network is the key to unlocking people's access to the natural is anticipated that coverage will be extended to the whole
environment, said a representative of Natural England as the country during 2009. The plans have a greater focus on urban
organization awarded local authorities across the country for paths and other linear access routes; they outline plans to
their work to develop the rights of way network to meet the
promote the health benefits of walking, cycling and horse riding;
needs of users.
and they contribute to tackling climate change.
Local authorities across the country have been working on their Nicholas Crane, said: "Thanks to England's rights of way network
rights of way improvement plans (ROWIPs) for the past seven everyone can be an explorer. The eccentric pattern of trails,
years. The plans are designed to increase opportunities for
steeped in heritage - from prehistoric tracks, to medieval drove
walking, cycling and horse riding, to provide greater connectivity
roads and pilgrims routes, to paths developed more recently to
between routes, and to link up with the public transport network.
serve the needs of modern day housing growth - these paths
Dr Helen Phillips, Chief Executive of Natural England, said: offer everyone the opportunity to enjoy the fantastic countryside
"England's rights of way network is the single most important that England has to offer. These plans provide the national
means for people to access the wonders of our natural framework to improve all kinds of access, making it easier for
environment. Enjoying the countryside on routes that are open to everyone to get out and explore."
all is something that we in England take for granted. We are
Source: www.bikeforall.net/news.php
indebted to the role played by local authorities for producing
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Toronto Art Show and Artists Highlight Bike Month “The bicycle is the most
civilized conveyance known
The Future Bikes Art Show, on display until Doors Open Toronto to man. Other forms of
May 5, 2009 at The Steam Whistle Gallery in 401 Richmond St West
Toronto, Ontario. www.toronto.ca/doorsopen transport grow daily more
www.thefuturebikes.blogspot.com www.401richmond.net nightmarish. Only the
www.steamwhistle.ca bicycle remains pure in
Dates : Saturday May 23and Sunday May 24 heart.”
Janet Bike Girl Open Studio My studio is part of the 401 events for Doors
401 Richmond St West Open - 401 Tour at 1 pm ~Iris Murdoch, The Red and the
Toronto Green
Studio S-26 Bike Month Toronto
In the basement, follow the Janet Bike Girl Open Studio
bicycle stencils www.toronto.ca/cycling
Date: Monday May 25,
Dates : Friday, May 1 and 2009
Saturday, May 2 Time: 11 am to 7pm on the
Times: noon to 6 pm first day of Bike Month
janetbikegirl@yahoo.ca
www.401richmond.net
www.flickr.com/photos/janetbikegirl
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