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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

Riding through a stormy aftermath

As I headed off this morning, I confidently predicted that the mess from Saturday’s storm would all be washed away by last night’s rain. It just shows how wrong you can be…

Speedlinking 28 February 2010

“We have a wonderful network of over 25,000 miles of cycleways in the UK, with smooth tarmac and direct routes to the places we want to go. All we have to do is get the other people using those cycleways in their motor vehicles to do so safely and properly.” -Regulator, Cyclechat [via @John_the_Monkey]

Simple question, misunderstood…

Do drivers and cyclists come to the road primed for misunderstandings?

Speedlinking 5 Movember 2009

“You sure do like to tailgate people… Right, because it’s real important you show up to the nothing you have to do on time.” –twitter.com/shitmydadsays

Speedlinking 16 August 2009

“Slowing down to the urban biking pace reveals a city that many urban dwellers hadn’t taken notice of, yet” –anonymous quote on London Cyclist.

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 25 June 2009

“Cycling is becoming a legitimate form of transport”–Tim Pallas, Minister for Roads and Ports, Victoria

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

Speedlinking 7 March 2009

“You learned a long time ago that it doesn’t matter how light or fast, just get on that bike.” –ORbike