“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
I’m a year-round cycling commuter–it’s never really occurred to me not to ride in winter, and it’s easier and much more fun that you might think.
Bikes are fun. Somehow, folding bikes are even funner.
It’s interesting and sad to observe what people will do to secure a parking spot.
“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.
“It’s a kind of escape for us, a chance to break away from the daily reality of prison.” –Daniel, participant in the prisoners’ Tour de France.
While a certain “street cred” comes with having a “borrowed” milk crate for your bike basket, there’s something elegant about good ol’ wicker.
“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
A rack-top basket isn’t just a container, it can also be a chance to show-off your bike hackery skills.
“The experience was pretty revealing – it opened my eyes to the challenges that cyclists face, which are clearly significant…I wouldn’t single out any particular group of motorists, but I saw behaviour ranging from the very courteous to that which was frightening.” –Ian Craig, Managing Director of Lothian Buses.
There seems to be an endless supply of bike fender innovators in my town. Of course, some are more successful than others…
Time to indulge my little mudguard obsession again.