Bicycle User Group
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A Bicycle User Group is a group set up to promote cycling
Cycling
Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, or for sport. Persons engaged in cycling are cyclists or bicyclists...

 issues in, for example, a place of employment or a local government area. A BUG might be part of or affiliated with a bigger organization http://www.bicyclensw.org.au representing cyclists' interests at City or State level.
For example, the Group may lobby the employer or local authority to -
  • install shower facilities in places of work
  • install bicycle parking facilities
  • encourage motorists to respect cyclists
  • construct bicycle paths
    Segregated cycle facilities
    Segregated cycle facilities are marked lanes, tracks, shoulders and paths designated for use by cyclists from which motorised traffic is generally excluded...

     and on-road bike lanes
  • reduce speed limits
    Speed limit
    Road speed limits are used in most countries to regulate the speed of road vehicles. Speed limits may define maximum , minimum or no speed limit and are normally indicated using a traffic sign...

    on local roads or otherwise improve local roads for cyclists

The Group may encourage other members of the organisation or area to take up cycling. They may make special arrangements to assist new cyclists, such as -
  • offering education and advice
  • organizing group commuting bicycle buses
  • a program of rides push on
  • preparing maps of good routes.Bikely
  • assistance in obtaining cycling grants
  • community Bike Days


You can create or join a free Bicycle User User Group at ezBikeShop.com today.
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