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Look Who’s turning 50 DOCTOR Who fans all over this world will celebrate the British TV show’s 50th anniversary this month. The first episode of the sci-fi show, featuring the adventures of The Doctor, an alien time-travelling Time Lord, was broadcast in the UK on 23 November 1963. The show’s fans include Chelsea sci-fi and fantasy bookshop store owner Chuck McKenzie who is putting his own spin on 50th anniversary celebrations this month. A full-size replica of The Doctor’s most feared enemy, a Dalek, has invaded his Notions Unlimited shop and Chuck said Doctor Who fans were welcome to visit to see the metallic menace from Skaro. Continued Page 7 Dalek invasion: (ftom left) Tenth Doctor David Tennant (Shamus Hosking), companion Rose Tyler (Zoe Dellaportas) and Fourth Doctor Tom Baker (Tarquin Murnane) take the fight against the Daleks to the Chelsea streets. Picture: Yanni
Hell time for lycra louts By Chris Brennan POLICE will be out in force on Beach Rd this weekend to crack down on dangerous behaviour by rouge cyclists taking part in the infamous Hell Ride. Up to 200 competitive cyclists are expected to converge on Melbourne’s bayside suburbs this Saturday for the informal weekly race between Black Rock and Frankston. Police will hand out fliers to remind riders of their obligations under the state’s road rules and said they would disrupt and enforce any dangerous be-
haviour, such as disobeying traffic signals and riding more than two abreast. The event, which becomes increasingly popular – and dangerous – over the warmer months, has been mired in controversy following numerous accidents and “hostile” incidents between motorists and cyclists who are forced to share the narrow, winding route. Motorists have regularly complained about “rogue lycra louts” flouting road rules and large numbers of cyclists riding in “repechage” groups that block traffic.
For their part, cyclists contend that they are often subjected to dangerous behaviour by aggressive drivers and that many of them have been bumped, swerved at and driven off the road. The high-speed Hell Ride gained notoriety following the death of an elderly pedestrian in 2006. James Gould, 77, was knocked down and killed by a group of cyclists who had failed to stop at a pedestrian crossing. Since then, police have monitored the race and will be out in force again
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this weekend to “ensure the safety of all road users”. Moorabbin highway patrol officer Senior Sergeant John Cormack said that while the majority cyclists were cooperative, a small number continued to flout the road rules. “A big problem we have is bunch riding, which is where cyclists ride in large groups,” he said. “When the groups approach traffic lights, what often happens is that the first riders get through but the remainder of the group are running red lights.
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“This is incredibly dangerous, particularly when there are pedestrians crossing.” He said police were committed to working with cyclists to ensure a safe ride. “Cycling is a fantastic form of recreation and a great way of keeping fit and active, and we want to work with cycling groups where we can but it’s important to put safety first.” “It’s essential that the road is safe for everyone, especially one of our most vulnerable road users.”
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