“In fact, the contractions on the bike were the easiest to bear because I was distracted and doing something I love.”–Susie Weber
“I suggest the following: we are all real cyclists, no matter why we are doing it.”–Mia Birk
“Cycling, like swimming, is a lifeskill that really ought to be taught early. But this can’t be forced. If the parents don’t cycle, they might not see cycling as a lifeskill at all”–Carlton Reid
“Some cyclists are complete prats, obviously, but so are some drivers. So are some fishmongers and accountants, for that matter. Being a prat is a state of mind and not transport-specific. It’s not the bicycle’s fault.”–James May
Daylight saving time has just kicked in here, so I thought I’d go back and have look at how my lighting rig worked out this winter, particularly with the addition of a high-intensity Ay Up headlight.
“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
You know it’s been a while between posts when your own mother starts chipping you about not updating your blog…
As I said last week, vision and visibility are what I’m after in my bike lights. But enough of the theory, how do I make it work in practice?
This post originally appeared on the 30 Days of Biking blog on 8 April 2010.
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“A three hour bike ride means three hours of mental refreshment; it would take extreme concentration to achieve that by meditation or some like method.” –Dave Moulton