“An hour spent gardening is more likely to result in injury than the same time spent cycling. So remember, next time you step outside to clip the hedge, beware of the risks you are running!” –CTC’s policy coordinator Chris Peck
“BIG isn’t about how large you are but about how large you seem. The rules of BIG are very simple. Be visible. Be noticed. Be in the way. Be expensive. The more BIG you have, the more space needs to be left.”–Tibs and Joan, ‘The Theory of BIG’
Do you ever experience this? You go for weeks on end without any serious trouble on the road, and then in the space of one ride it seems that every second motorist you meet is trying to kill you.
“Whenever you decide to drive or take public transport, you will feel a deep sense of regret at the first cyclist you see enjoying their ride.” –John the Monkey
It seems road hazards are handled entirely differently, depending on whether they are in the bike lane or the car lane.
Make sure you have a front headlight on your bike–so that you are visible to drivers behind you.
“When the road builders start riding their bikes to work instead of driving, it’s clear something different is happening.”–The Age
Shared paths sometimes bring walkers and cyclists into conflict. But the answer to the problem is not installation of speed humps.
“Why is 5-10 seconds so precious out of your life that you are willing to sacrifice mine for it?” –splork on HubPages
A pathetically narrow bike lane and a driver with anger management issues. I’ll not let either disturb a quiet Sunday ride.
“You learned a long time ago that it doesn’t matter how light or fast, just get on that bike.” –ORbike
“Ride for fun. They haven’t yet made a cycle computer that can measure that.” — Surly Dave
“I noticed that I woke up each day energized and ready to go. I noticed that I was still sharp and productive throughout the day and into the night. I noticed a transition from being tired after riding… to being tired if I didn’t ride! It was at that point that I ‘discovered’ pedalocity.” –Michael Sicurello, Well On Earth