“Cup of coffee in hand, I realize that it’s true what they say: Bicycles Rule in the Netherlands.” –Eric, Downwind of Amsterdam.
“After years of federal and local spending on bike routes and other amenities, most cities are ready to handle more cyclists. But many motorists simply don’t see their two-wheeled brethren or, when they do, find them aggravating. Managing more cyclists is going to take more than new bike paths or fresh stripes on the roads. It looks as though there is a need, on both sides, for a revolution in manners.” –The Economist
“People are upset because some cyclists smashed into the back of my car…” Geez, Jason–I wonder why?
Before I descend into a fortnight of hibernation, there’s just enough time to speedlink…
“Roses are red, violets are blue…” Actually violets are violet but there’s nothing particularly romantic that rhymes with violet. And when you think about it, there are some pretty unpleasant things that rhyme with blue too. Argh!! Don’t think, speedlink…
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Fish can sing, birds can swim, I can speedlink…
Here’s an unexpected suggestion: let’s ban the Hell Ride.
Stonnington Council has made an interesting improvement to the Gardiners Creek Trail recently, and not far away Boroondara is also doing some really great stuff.
…cyclist bites dust.
This afternoon the Co-Pilot and I were in the mood for a breath of salty air and an over-priced coffee. So we headed off to the beach along the Rosstown Rail Trail.
Road rage. Did you know that it’s not just for motorists any more?