Australia is an easy country to see via bicycle. Much of the country is flat, and most local authorities maintain bike paths for cyclists’ convenience. In theory, bicycles can go on buses and trains, but most major bus companies require you to disassemble your bike and pay a flat fee of at least $25. (If you can’t disassemble the bike, this fee can rise as high as $55.) You may not be allowed to bring your bike into train compartments. For this reason, many choose to rent a bike locally, from either a hostel or an adventuring company, instead of hauling the same bicycle around the country. Helmets are required by law in Australia. A quality helmet costs about $45—much cheaper than brain surgery or the cost of any injury out on the road. Travel with detailed maps from the state Automobile Associations, and obey all traffic laws and signals.
The Bicycle Federation of Australia (BFA), P.O. Box 499, Civic Sq., Canberra, ACT 2608 (☎02 6249 6761; www.bfa.asn.au), is a nonprofit bicycle advocacy group. The BFA publishes Australian Cyclist magazine (www.australiancyclist.com.au) and offers a list of regional bicycling organizations and cycle tourism opportunities on its web page.
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