Treadly and Me
Melbourne
Speedlinking 4 May 2012
“Begone old-fashioned traffic planners. Bicycle infrastructure should be designed like toothbrushes, toasters, mobile phones. For the user.” –@copenhagenize
Swanston Street upgrade: it’s not for you, cyclists
There seems to be a curious delusion among Melbourne cyclists. This idea that the Swanston St tram stops are being upgraded for the benefit of cyclists just doesn’t stand up to scrutiny.
Swanston St: The upgrade
Topic of the week among inner Melbourne cyclists is the newly upgraded mega tram stop on Swanston St, in front of the State Library. It’s been months and millions in the making, how would it work?
What are you doing now, Albert?
It’s been about a year and a half since the curbside bike lanes were installed in Albert Street, East Melbourne. Let’s go back and see how the setup is going.
Speedlinking 15 November 2011
“We try to do rides that are somewhat audacious. If they were easy, it wouldn’t be all that satisfying when you get to the finish.” –rider, Seattle Randonneurs video
Speedlinking 2 August 2011
“Keep calm and ride on”
Speedlinking 5 July 2011
“My advice to you is that when you’re out on your bike, as often as possible, look up from your Garmin, heart rate monitor and bike computer, and look around and enjoy. Maybe even leave technology at home?” –xcmankan
Speedlinking 5 June 2011
“[Roadside assist] man told us he’s doing lots of flat batteries these days because ‘Everyone’s riding their bikes…forget their car needs to be used’” –@treadlie
Gardiners Creek: after the flood
Not a big flood in the scheme of things, but it sure left its mark.
Speedlinking 30 January 2011
“In fact, the contractions on the bike were the easiest to bear because I was distracted and doing something I love.”–Susie Weber
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