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Archive for April, 2006

Researching writer rides

When writer Martin Buzacott needed to travel to every state capital to research a forthcoming book – he saved money and time by hiring a bike.

Commutes on YouTube

More commute videos, courtesy of YouTube.

woowoowoo commutes!

Let’s see how woowoowoo gets to work.

Suddenly cycling is a sensible option

AAP reports that bike sales are on the increase largely due to recent petrol price rises.

How do you get to work?

Photo journals from around the world showing the cyclist’s commute.

Wang on wheels

A long weekend of cycling in Victoria’s north-east. (And yes, I so know what “Wang” means to readers in the USA.)

“Walk then, you lazy bastard!”

Don’t complain to me about getting a parking ticket when you live “just around the corner”. Here’s a crazy idea: park the car at home and walk.

Direct action on speeding

“A British man fed up with cars speeding in his village erected a replica speed camera made with plastic board and tape.”

EastLink bike path concerns

A rider has identified concerns about the suitability of the cycling facilities to be installed as a part of the EastLink project.

Practical bikes – sport or utility?

A video report by Reuters makes me think about the question of practicality in utility cycling.