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Speedlinking 3 July 2009

“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

Thoughts on winter bike commuting

( Melbourne and Rant and Gadgets & Gear and Heh! and Commute )

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.

Fun above the fold

Bikes are fun. Somehow, folding bikes are even funner.

The sadness of car parking

( Melbourne and Heh! and Commute )

It’s interesting and sad to observe what people will do to secure a parking spot.

Speedlinking 17 June 2009

“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’

Then one day…

( Heh! and Grrr! and Commute )

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.

Speedlinking 3 June 2009

“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.

More basket cases

While a certain “street cred” comes with having a “borrowed” milk crate for your bike basket, there’s something elegant about good ol’ wicker.

Speedlinking 7 May 2009

( Photo & Video and Melbourne and Kids and Heh! and News and Grrr! )

“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

Basket cases

A rack-top basket isn’t just a container, it can also be a chance to show-off your bike hackery skills.

Speedlinking 8 April 2009

( Gadgets & Gear and Heh! and News and Commute )

“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.

Another mudguard hack

There seems to be an endless supply of bike fender innovators in my town. Of course, some are more successful than others…

Bendable fender

Time to indulge my little mudguard obsession again.

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