“Cycling provides economic benefit in terms of improved public health, reduced levels of traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as reductions in expenditure on transport fuel. These benefits accrue most readily when the bicycle is used as a substitute for car journeys.” –Cycling Promotion Fund
“Did you hear about the centipede who fell in a ditch? He couldn’t get up. He was too exhausted trying to figure out what foot to put first. Same thing with a bike. Who needs 18 gears?” — Fred Mathes
I haven’t had a prang since yesterday, so it must be safe for me to speedlink…
From London to Auckland, cycling is gaining in popularity.
What’s the economic value of a rail trail to the surrounding community? While it might be hard to estimate accurately, the consensus seems to be that they’re a good thing locally.
Last night I collided with a pedestrian. And I didn’t even need to run a red light to do it-she just walked out in front of me.
The suggestion by London’s Mayor that bikes should be registered and display number plates is an utterly ridiculous idea. It would be too costly, unenforceable, and detrimental to the broader social benefits of cycling. Let’s hope this one goes the way of most politicians’ promises.
“They’re belligerent. Foul-mouthed. A danger to us all. But in a blistering attack on selfish cyclists, NIGEL HAVERS says it’s their smug self-righteousness that really drives him insane.” Yep, someone’s let Havers loose in the opinion pages. But you couldn’t accuse him of smug self-righteousness, could you?
Nigel Havers is right up there with Sam Newman when it comes to motorist-cyclist relations.
A thought-provoking essay was printed in The Age last Saturday in which Professor Roger Rees argued that the road toll is high because drivers are not using their brains.
A member of the UK House of Lords is promoting the idea of registration and number plates for bikes. This idea is so dumb it’s hardly worth reponding to - but (sigh) here we go again.
A member of the UK House of Lords is promoting the idea of registration and number plates for bikes. This idea is so dumb it’s hardly worth reponding to - but (sigh) here we go again.
Plans for a DIY bike trailer make me think about learning to weld.