Author Archives: WATAG

Don’t just get on your bike – stay on it.

Posted on January 28, 2023 by WATAG

Have you or friends said “I used to ride but my balance isn’t what it used to be”? Or “I haven’t the strength to ride up hills any more” or maybe “I like riding with the group but I can’t … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 10, 2022 by WATAG

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A great place to be

Posted on December 6, 2022 by WATAG

A reflection by Chris Trueman Lord Howe Island was one of the earliest Australian natural places listed as a World Heritage Site – in 1982 just after the Great Barrier Reef. If you’ve never visited, put it on your bucket … Continue reading →

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A Spring Festival to remember

Posted on October 26, 2022 by WATAG

The Whitehorse Spring Festival for 2022 was a welcome return to being able to engage with the Whitehorse Community in a casual and festive way – after two years of cancellation due to Covid. Despite there being new organising team … Continue reading →

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Limiting speed to 30 km/hr works!

Posted on October 17, 2022 by WATAG

On January 1st, 2021, Brussels introduced a 30 km/h (18 mph) citywide speed limit. Within one year, overall speeds decreased 9%, collisions 22%, fatalities 50%, and traffic noise up to 50% (depending on the surface). Journey times by car were … Continue reading →

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