“Wearing a fluorescent jacket doesn’t mean that you no longer need to look where you are going.” –road.cc
I’ve been playing with Cyclelicious’s map app, and there’s lots to like–especially now that it works for Australia.
“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
“I ride my bicycle in a sideways world
keeping my balance while the cars pass overhead…” –Jason Crane
“The people I used to cycle with have all passed away, and I go too slow for the younger guys.” –Jack Thacker, 97 years old this month and still riding…
“…most of our cycling just isn’t all that exciting. It’s generally very pleasant but not worth reporting on frequently. Its the everyday stuff we do all the time, ride to school, ride home, ride to swimming, ride to the shops, ride to friend’s houses… you get the picture.” –faithh
“Was almost run over by a Right To Lifer, that could have potentially been ironic.” –@rosewal (Twitter)
“In a a properly designed Traditional City, most people don’t need bicycles.” –Energy Bulletin
I’m late to the party on the Albert St separated bike lanes, but that’s no reason why I shouldn’t have a damn good rant about it.