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A ride on Melbourne Bike Share

I took the Melbourne Bike Share scheme for a test ride yesterday.

Speedlinking 20 December 2010

“I suggest the following: we are all real cyclists, no matter why we are doing it.”–Mia Birk

Speedlinking 27 September 2010

“…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

Speedlinking 20 September 2010

“A year ago, I thought biking to school was impossible – now – I do it in a dress.” –@re_user (Twitter)

Speedlinking 9 September 2010

“Every bike salmon constitutes an utterly gratuitous confrontation and escalation in the war between bicyclists and motorists.” –Felix Salmon

Speedlinking 31 August 2010

“Was almost run over by a Right To Lifer, that could have potentially been ironic.” –@rosewal (Twitter)

What are you doing, Albert?

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.

Speedlinking 29 July 2010

“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

Speedlinking 21 June 2010

“The bicycle has a soul. If you succeed to love it, it will give you emotions that you will never forget” –Mario Cipollini

I love Autumn

At the risk of being repetitive, here I am singing the praises of Autumn cycling. Again.