Living in Victoria, BC, we know that politicians see cyclists as political fodder. However, in the State of VIctoria, Australia, they have gone one better - they have formed the Australian Cycling Party. whose goal is a "Cycling Friendly Australia".

Those who follow matters Australian will not be surprised to learn of this development - there is also the Australian Sporting Party which has a senator elected to the upper house in Canberra.

There is also the Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party which also has a member elected to the Senate in Canberra.