Skirt guards! Yes! [via Sac Cycle Chic]
The bird
woowoowoo and the mighty magpie
What we did on our holidays
Zsófi and her partner Félix spent three-and-a-half months traveling by bike from their home in Hungary through some of Asia's most spectacular countries. They're trip has come to an end now and they are back home in Hungary, but this is what the young couple had to say when asked about their cycle touring adventure.
Lush
Dan Barham Photography. Check out the MTB shots. Mmmmm.
Or if road racing is your thing, try VeloDramatic.
Bloggage
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Human Transit—Jarrett Walker's blog about public transit planning and policy.
Electric
Electric bikes that take the exertion out of cycling could soon have a bigger presence on our roads, writes Clay Lucas.
Theory
Felix Salmon offers A unified theory of New York biking: "Cyclists get no respect as road users. Instead, tragically, they're treated like pedestrians."
Clear and unambiguous conclusions
Based on the same study:
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guardian.co.uk: Cyclists! The public thinks you're cool and normal
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express.co.uk: Cyclists are 'social misfits and unhappy'
Riiiiight. [twitterer]
Plan vs implementation
Jason Dowling opines in The Age:
A 1969 government plan outlined new train and road links for the city. Most of the roads, including EastLink, have been built, but the rail connections to Doncaster and Rowville will not be built any time soon.
Meanwhile, in NSW
Cycling and Transport Policy in NSW:
This briefing paper presents an overview of the contemporary debate on cycling. It summarises the transport issues facing NSW, presents an account of the state of cycling in NSW and in Sydney in particular, and compares cycling in Sydney with the other Australian capital cities and with selected international cities.
Plenty
20's Plenty for us "was formed in order to campaign for the implementation of 20 mph as the default speed limit on residential roads in the UK."
We am traffics
Design
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Mopion cargo bike: "PUMA Mopion is rock steady for the daily grind. It mixes city bike features, and cargo bike features, making it a sturdy companion."
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The Scubster: "This 11.5ft-long pedal-powered submarine can go as fast as 5mph and as deep as 20ft." (Want!)
[Thanks tom]
Fantasy vs reality
The real deal on owning a velomobile. Hmm, yeah but still… [Thanks tom]
Pushmi-pullyu
I'm pretty sure I've said it before, but I'd love to see someone ride a rowing bicycle in the Alpine Classic. (Yeah, I did say it before. Twice.)
Tracking "progress"
EcoVelo on "Replacement Miles":
I use a different metric to track progress. Now, I think in terms of miles not driven, or what I like to call "replacement miles".
No understand
Bicycles Obelisk—can anyone tell me why? [Thanks tom]