Join our campaignīicycle Network regularly discusses changes to footpath riding laws with politicians and decision makers, but we would love it members and riders could help the cause. Perhaps in 2019 we could realise that our posties are onto another good thing and let people of all ages ride on the footpath. It was one of the first studies to show that physical activity reduces risks of cardiovascular disease. In 1953 Scottish researcher Jerry Morris discovered that postal workers who were out delivering letters on bicycles suffered less heart attacks than their colleagues who sat in the post office sorting mail. (Employees figure is estimated, Sales figure is modelled). has 25 employees at this location and generates 9.53 million in sales (USD). is located in HEIDELBERG WEST, VICTORIA, Australia and is part of the Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing Industry.

Posties have for long time been linked to bike riding and its benefits. In America, the residents would sue the postman for feeding unapproved doggy treats to their dogs, the postman would sue the homeowners for getting bit, and the homeowners association would sue the postman for driving his scooter on their grass. Company Description: POSTIE FASHIONS PTY. If it is ok to drive a vehicle on the footpath when it is the width of a footpath and goes 45km/h, then there should also be no problem with people riding bicycles on the footpath. It makes sense that posties can use footpaths, and it is also demonstrates that there is no reason why anyone else should be banned from riding a bike on a footpath. Legislation in Victoria and New South Wales says that posties are exempt from rules that don't usually allow footpath riding and now they will also be allowed to use the larger, faster vehicles on the pavement. The eDVs have a top speed of 45km/h and like traditional postie bicycles, e-bikes and motorbikes, can be used on footpaths. “These vehicles offer additional carrying capacity, so our posties can deliver more parcels than ever before directly to the customer’s door – and can perform additional functions, such as collecting mail from street posting boxes.” Could posties pave the way for footpath riding? They are easier to see on the road, more stable, have increased rider protection and lower on-road speeds, all of which reduce a postie’s exposure to incidents and serious accidents.' “The eDVs are safer than the traditional motorcycle.

Be part of an iconic and dynamic organisation that touches the lives of every Australian. As the world rapidly changes, we’ve had to change too to ensure our future is even greater than our past. The eDVs have capacity for large parcels and deliveries from online retailers that could be difficult for traditional postie bikes or motorcycles to carry.Īustralia Post Group Chief Operating Officer, Bob Black, said that they will be safer and more efficient than motorcycles. It’s an exciting time to be at Australia Post. The have also ordered 1,000 of the new electric delivery vehicles (eDVs) which have been developed to suit the needs of the modern postie. Included in our adventures is the use of our fleet of bikes, fuel supply and mechanical support.Posties around Australia are about to hit the pavement on a fleet of new e-bikes and special three-wheeled electric delivery vehicles.Ĥ,000 new e-bikes will be rolled out around the country by Australia Post to bring their e-bike fleet to 5,980 over the next three years. These bikes have been ridden by Australia Post for years all around the country. There is no better way to see this beautiful land than on an iconic red 110cc postie bike. We offer tours that will take you to places that will blow your minds - you will be able to smell the air, feel the freedom, and get a real taste of the delights Australia has to offer.Ĭlick me to find out more about the rides and prices.īut on a postie bike you say? Isn't this a bicycle with nothing more than a whipper snipper motor to power it? Fear not!! These machines of pure engineered genius will have you in awe when you discover the secretly delightful machine which they pretend not to be. Our aim is to provide people with adventure trips of a lifetime in some of the best places Australia has to showcase. An Australia Post employee has been stood down after dumping postal vote applications into a grandmother’s wheelie bin inside a marginal seat in Queensland. Welcome! You've hit the site of Postie Bike Adventures Australia, so you must have some sort of adventurist spirit in there somewhere right? Well you have certainly landed in the right spot.

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