"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
"There is overwhelming evidence when children walk or cycle to school they are better off physically and in terms of their social and emotional wellbeing" --Todd Harper, VicHealth.
Note to would-be bike path racers: if you want to "bury" me as you pass, make sure you can sustain your pace...
When it comes to buying cheap cycling shoes, I should have trusted my gut instinct.
- Posted by Treadly and Me at 04:20 pm
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"You sure do like to tailgate people... Right, because it's real important you show up to the nothing you have to do on time." --twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Taking the time to kick the tyres before you ride sometimes pays off.
"I've traveled by foot, car, plane, train, boat and on horseback, but nothing comes close to connecting me to places and people the way bicycling does." --Diane Daniel, Ode Magazine
"There are so few things I'd rather do than ride a bike."
"What I always forget to mention when talking with people about commuting is this: there’s virtually nothing PG-rated I love to do more than ride a good bike."--BlackChop, Team Chupacabra
"It is not quite true, but none the less often repeated, that the bicycle is the only technology with no downside...But they are near-perfect working machines." --Stephen Bayley, guardian.co.uk