I took the Melbourne Bike Share scheme for a test ride yesterday.
“I suggest the following: we are all real cyclists, no matter why we are doing it.”–Mia Birk
“…most of our cycling just isn’t all that exciting. It’s generally very pleasant but not worth reporting on frequently. Its the everyday stuff we do all the time, ride to school, ride home, ride to swimming, ride to the shops, ride to friend’s houses… you get the picture.” –faithh
“A year ago, I thought biking to school was impossible – now – I do it in a dress.” –@re_user (Twitter)
“Every bike salmon constitutes an utterly gratuitous confrontation and escalation in the war between bicyclists and motorists.” –Felix Salmon
“Was almost run over by a Right To Lifer, that could have potentially been ironic.” –@rosewal (Twitter)
I’m late to the party on the Albert St separated bike lanes, but that’s no reason why I shouldn’t have a damn good rant about it.
“We believe that the benefits of cycling as part of the transport mix are not being fully realised because of poor public policy…there are major benefits to the City that are not being realised (less congested roads and public transport; less air pollution; lower carbon emissions; lower public health costs; quieter, safer roads and a more pleasant public realm).” –Melbourne City Bicycle Rider
“The bicycle has a soul. If you succeed to love it, it will give you emotions that you will never forget” –Mario Cipollini
At the risk of being repetitive, here I am singing the praises of Autumn cycling. Again.