“Cycling is becoming a legitimate form of transport”–Tim Pallas, Minister for Roads and Ports, Victoria
I’m a year-round cycling commuter–it’s never really occurred to me not to ride in winter, and it’s easier and much more fun that you might think.
While a certain “street cred” comes with having a “borrowed” milk crate for your bike basket, there’s something elegant about good ol’ wicker.
“Whenever you decide to drive or take public transport, you will feel a deep sense of regret at the first cyclist you see enjoying their ride.” –John the Monkey
A rack-top basket isn’t just a container, it can also be a chance to show-off your bike hackery skills.
“Seventy five percent of all journeys in Britain are under five miles in length; half are under two miles; and thirty two per cent under a mile… Of all journeys undertaken by car, sixty one per cent are under five miles in length; and a similar proportion of all short journeys currently take place in cars.” –Bikes Not Fumes, p. 11, CTC 1991
“The experience was pretty revealing – it opened my eyes to the challenges that cyclists face, which are clearly significant…I wouldn’t single out any particular group of motorists, but I saw behaviour ranging from the very courteous to that which was frightening.” –Ian Craig, Managing Director of Lothian Buses.
“When the road builders start riding their bikes to work instead of driving, it’s clear something different is happening.”–The Age
“No lock can stop all thieves, but all locks are better than no lock at all” –@KarlOnSea
Shared paths sometimes bring walkers and cyclists into conflict. But the answer to the problem is not installation of speed humps.
“Why is 5-10 seconds so precious out of your life that you are willing to sacrifice mine for it?” –splork on HubPages
“You learned a long time ago that it doesn’t matter how light or fast, just get on that bike.” –ORbike
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