“Cycling is becoming a legitimate form of transport”–Tim Pallas, Minister for Roads and Ports, Victoria
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.
It’s interesting and sad to observe what people will do to secure a parking spot.
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
It seems road hazards are handled entirely differently, depending on whether they are in the bike lane or the car lane.
A rack-top basket isn’t just a container, it can also be a chance to show-off your bike hackery skills.
“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
There seems to be an endless supply of bike fender innovators in my town. Of course, some are more successful than others…
“When the road builders start riding their bikes to work instead of driving, it’s clear something different is happening.”–The Age
“No lock can stop all thieves, but all locks are better than no lock at all” –@KarlOnSea
Shared paths sometimes bring walkers and cyclists into conflict. But the answer to the problem is not installation of speed humps.
A pathetically narrow bike lane and a driver with anger management issues. I’ll not let either disturb a quiet Sunday ride.