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Speedlinking 21 July 2009

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“Cycling which was yesterday the fad of the few is to-day the pastime of the many; it has brought wealth to the wayside town and village, has given a new industry to the country, and by taking the place of more expensive forms of locomotion has facilitated in various ways the carrying on of trade.” –The Lancet, July 11, 1896.

Speedlinking 29 April 2009

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“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

Speedlinking 31 March 2009

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“When the road builders start riding their bikes to work instead of driving, it’s clear something different is happening.”–The Age

Speedlinking 10 February 2009

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“We take for granted the dominance of the car in our transport system but the might-is-right attitude is downright undemocratic, and proclaims that as a society we believe someone in a $40,000 car is more important than a person on a $200 bike.” –Debra Mayrhofer, New Matilda

BUG-ging for bike parking

By ⋅ December 29, 2008 ⋅ 3 comments

Our workplace BUG is a pretty laidback arrangement but we still managed to win ourselves a small victory this year.

Hitting the November target

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My mission for November was to ride every single day of the month. I did it–and reached a few other milestones along the way.

Speedlinking 25 August 2008

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“Cup of coffee in hand, I realize that it’s true what they say: Bicycles Rule in the Netherlands.” –Eric, Downwind of Amsterdam.

Speedlinking 19 August 2008

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“Cycling is an activity in and of itself, regardless of where you end up, or whether you break a sweat.” –Happy Woman Magazine

Speedlinking 20 July 2008

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“I hate that the bicycle is made out to be something political. I have stated here before, if automobiles ran on pixie dust and had zero carbon emissions, I would still ride a bicycle. I am a cyclist, and riding a bicycle is a love and a passion.” –Dave Moulton

Speedlinking 23 May 2008

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Stuff found clinging to the underside this week…

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