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Speedlinking 25 June 2009

“Cycling is becoming a legitimate form of transport”–Tim Pallas, Minister for Roads and Ports, Victoria

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.

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.

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

A negligent lack of care

( Melbourne and Rant and Grrr! )

It seems road hazards are handled entirely differently, depending on whether they are in the bike lane or the car lane.

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 29 April 2009

( Melbourne and Kids and Gadgets & Gear and News and Commute )

“Seventy five percent of all journeys in Britain are under five miles in length; half are under two miles; and thirty two per cent under a mile… Of all journeys undertaken by car, sixty one per cent are under five miles in length; and a similar proportion of all short journeys currently take place in cars.” –Bikes Not Fumes, p. 11, CTC 1991

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…

Speedlinking 31 March 2009

( Melbourne and Gadgets & Gear and News and Grrr! and Commute )

“When the road builders start riding their bikes to work instead of driving, it’s clear something different is happening.”–The Age

Speedlinking 22 March 2009

“No lock can stop all thieves, but all locks are better than no lock at all” –@KarlOnSea

Sharing the shared paths

( Melbourne and Rant and News and Grrr! and Commute )

Shared paths sometimes bring walkers and cyclists into conflict. But the answer to the problem is not installation of speed humps.

His attitude is not my problem

( Melbourne and Rant and Grrr! )

A pathetically narrow bike lane and a driver with anger management issues. I’ll not let either disturb a quiet Sunday ride.

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