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Speedlinking 15 November 2011

“We try to do rides that are somewhat audacious. If they were easy, it wouldn’t be all that satisfying when you get to the finish.” –rider, Seattle Randonneurs video

Speedlinking 19 April 2010

“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.

Speedlinking 9 April 2010

“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

Speedlinking 5 February 2010

“It’s just as fun as when you were a kid. You go zoom! and whoosh! You’re a sky creature, not a miserable earth-crawler. And you get to the end of your commute feeling invigorated and intensely alive.” –Dale Favier

Speedlinking 17 September 2009

“I’m going to start acting my age some day soon, instead of piss-farting around on bikes. Nah, f_ck it.” –Surly Dave

Speedlinking 14 July 2009

“Is it an indulgence to own more than one bicycle? Maybe – but at least it’s cheaper than yachting or cocaine”–Peter Walker

Speedlinking 7 May 2009

“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

2 x 500 = 1000 Bikes for School Kids

The Victorian State Government is giving away 1000 bikes to promote cycling to school.

They’re smart commuters at Albert Park Primary School

A school where almost none of the students arrive by car? That would be Albert Park Primary.