Bulletin

Issue: May 2005

Research in Action

Bicycle research prize

La Trobe University 2004 honours student and part time tutor, Mr Paul Willard, has won equal first prize in the Ron Shepherd Memorial Bicycle Research Prize.

His research was based on his 2004 Honours work on the economic benefits of Rail Trails.

The prize is awarded by the Cycling Research Network with support from Bicycle Victoria. Any Honours or Masters research relevant to cycling is eligible.

The award is named for Ron Shepherd, a founder of Bicycle Victoria who was instrumental in changing the shape of cycling in Victoria. He died in January 2004, but left a lasting legacy, which has included the annual research prize of $1,000 for each winner.

Mr Willard will present an outline of his work at the Research Prize and Awards evening on 24 May, 2005 at Bicycle Victoria’s Melbourne office. •

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