We're clearly still in the silly season when a headline like this one pops up in the feed: "Sexism behind over-investment in cycling infrastructure: report".
Entries posted under "Rant"
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You're vulnerable, so look out!
Who is more deserving of victim-blaming: the "real cyclist" or "someone who's just riding a bike"? As it turns out, neither.
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Huffy's biggest sin: ugliness
I never used to be too concerned about Bike Shaped Objects. I mean, when it comes down to it, a bike is a bike. Of course some bikes are better than others, but underneath it all they are all bikes. And bikes are cool, right?
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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.
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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.